Deputy Sheriff Recruit - Clearwater, United States - Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

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Clearwater, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

This position participates in the Detention and Corrections Academy sponsored by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

During such time, members are required to maintain education and performance standards in all areas of training as defined by St.

Petersburg College and Southeastern Public Safety Institute (SEPSI) in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Upon successful completion of the academy and receiving a passing score on the state exam, Detention Deputy Recruits will continue recruit training in high liability functions at the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Hiring Incentives:

Signing Bonus =
$3,000
Academy Sponsorship
Paid salary while attending academy

All applicants must meet all qualifications necessary to become a student at St. Petersburg College (SPC).

If you have been a prior SPC student and were placed on academic probation, expelled, or have outstanding debt, you must address and resolve those issues with SPC.

Qualifications:

Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age
High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
Attainment of previous college credits from a regionally accredited college that includes English Comp I OR successfully pass the PERT administered by St. Petersburg College (SPC)/Allstate Center
Pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test for Corrections
Pass the Police Officer's Selection Test (POST) **administered by Human Resources
Pass the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office new hire physical assessment
Successful completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida
Upon completion of training, must obtain certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S
Must have a valid Florida Driver's license (minimum Class E)
Consideration for this position requires a credit check

The Corrections Academy is 12-13 weeks long - must be flexible with their schedule to complete this.

A 12 hour shift will be required upon completion of the academy.
The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office strives to provide our employees with the best benefits possible. Some of the benefits are Annual Leave (120 hours), Health Insurance, Wellness Incentives, and Education Assistance Program.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is an EEO/ADA employer and is committed to being a drug free workplace.

Pay:
$65,000.00 per year

Benefits: