Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Overview
A training position involving attendance at a recognized law enforcement academy for the express purpose of becoming an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff. This position requires commitment, diligence, and initiative.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Training Bureau Sergeants and the Judicial Services and Training Division Commander. Performance is evaluated through observation and grades obtained.
Responsibilities
Attend and successfully complete a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Basic Law Enforcement Certification course
Pass the FDLE state certification examination
Meet all standards required for employment as an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and/or responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position.
Educational Requirements High School / GED Required
Associate's Degree Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Preferred Major(s): Criminal Justice, Psychology, or other related field
Experience And Training Must have either a two (2) year degree or a total of (4) years combined experiences in education, military service or certified corrections
Certification And Licensing
Current, valid Florida driver’s license
Other Requirements
Must be 21 years of age
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must qualify with one of the following residency requirements:
Reside within the boundaries of Alachua County
Reside in one of the counties that are contiguous to Alachua County providing their residence is no further than twenty (20) minutes from the Alachua County line or one (1) hour from the main building
Must be willing to enter into a pre-employment agreement regarding length of ACSO employment
Physical Requirements
Sit/stand for extended periods of time
See/hear at a normal range
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ambulate independently
Lift/carry 150 pounds
Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
Bend and squat
Manual dexterity
Drive a vehicle
Pass ACSO’s standard Physical Agility Test as required
Pass ACSO’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required
Pass ACSO’s various driving tests as required
Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC
Ability to learn material presented at the academy
Ability to analyze problems quickly and effectively
Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles/procedures to solve practical problems
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and orders
Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Public Safety
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Work is performed under the supervision of the Training Bureau Sergeants and the Judicial Services and Training Division Commander. Performance is evaluated through observation and grades obtained.
Responsibilities
Attend and successfully complete a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Basic Law Enforcement Certification course
Pass the FDLE state certification examination
Meet all standards required for employment as an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and/or responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position.
Educational Requirements High School / GED Required
Associate's Degree Preferred
Bachelor's Degree Preferred
Preferred Major(s): Criminal Justice, Psychology, or other related field
Experience And Training Must have either a two (2) year degree or a total of (4) years combined experiences in education, military service or certified corrections
Certification And Licensing
Current, valid Florida driver’s license
Other Requirements
Must be 21 years of age
Must be a citizen of the United States
Must qualify with one of the following residency requirements:
Reside within the boundaries of Alachua County
Reside in one of the counties that are contiguous to Alachua County providing their residence is no further than twenty (20) minutes from the Alachua County line or one (1) hour from the main building
Must be willing to enter into a pre-employment agreement regarding length of ACSO employment
Physical Requirements
Sit/stand for extended periods of time
See/hear at a normal range
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Ambulate independently
Lift/carry 150 pounds
Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
Bend and squat
Manual dexterity
Drive a vehicle
Pass ACSO’s standard Physical Agility Test as required
Pass ACSO’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required
Pass ACSO’s various driving tests as required
Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC
Ability to learn material presented at the academy
Ability to analyze problems quickly and effectively
Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles/procedures to solve practical problems
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and orders
Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Seniority level
Internship
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Industries
Public Safety
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