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Alachua County Sheriff's Office

Deputy Sheriff Cadet

Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Gainesville, Florida, us, 32635

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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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