Deputy Sheriff

Position Concept

SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR NEW HIRES

SWORN/CERTIFIED DEPUTIES.........$2,000

**$1,000 UPON HIRE AND $1,000 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**

1ST TIME SELF-SPONSORED LE.........$1,000

**$500 UPON HIRE AND $500 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**

MOVING ALLOWANCE (SWORN/OUT OF COUNTY)........$2,000

MOVING ALLOWANCE (SWORN/OUT OF STATE)........$5,000

The Deputy Sheriff performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property.

The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

The Deputy Sheriff may perform other related duties and tasks, as required and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.

Employee Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

10 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks

Tuition Reimbursement

Education Incentives

Free Employee Health Clinic

Wellness Incentives

FRS Retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Employee Gym

Life Insurance

Deferred Compensation Plan

Essential Functions

Testify at trials, hearings, and Grand Juries

Testify at depositions

Serve subpoenas

Serve injunctions for protection

Serve court ordered Baker Acts

Prepare orignal and supplemental reports

Maintain issued equipment

Maintain firearms

Inspect and maintain patrol vehicle

Maintain attendance record

File complain affidavits/notice to appear

Review statutes, ordinances, and directives

Review *BOLOs, requests, agreements

Maintain notes of warnings, arrests, and contacts

Maintain gas log

Update and maintain, review manuals and files

Prepare correspondence

Collect latent fingerprints

Photograph persons, evidence, crime scene

Seize, impound vehicles and evidence

Secure evidence

Seize or confiscate illegal substances

Secure found or acquired property

Interview victims, witnesses, informants

Interview suspects

Complete field interrogation reports

Investigate crimes against the state

Investigate property crimes

Initiate persons crime investigation

Initiate death investigation

• Search for evidence or suspect
• Conduct active patrol in assigned area
• Conduct frisk or pat-down search

Pursue vehicles

Respond to rescue situations

Conduct felony stop

Respond to bomb threats

Respond to civil unrest or riots

Counsel persons involved in disputes

Respond to alarm calls

Conduct self-initiated arrest

Control disorderly or irate persons

Serve arrest warrant

Transport inmate or arrestee

Locate or retrieve body

Examine abandoned vehicle

Establish contacts/confidential informants

Escort funeral

Conduct dwelling, ground check

Provide information to citizens

Investigate, isolate hazardous materials

Assist special needs, intoxicated persons

Assist other agencies

• Warn citizens of dangers, hazards
• Provide security for special functions
• Conduct traffic stop, traffic controls

Conduct DUI investigations

Conduct parking enforcement

Conduct traffic crash investigations

Primary Functions

A deputy sheriff in this position is required to meet the primary duties of the pursuit, apprehension and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators and maintain same apprehension of suspects, inmates/prisoners or trustees during transportation.

Education, Professional Certification or License

High School or GED

Valid Florida driver's license

• State of Florida, Basic Recruit, Certificate of Compliance after completion of training in accordance with
• *CJSTC or comparable out of state training
• Successful maintenance of proficiency in mandatory in-service training as delineated in General Orders 33.5
• Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Field Training Program

Professional Experience

Prior law enforcement experience is preferred but not mandatory

Environmental Conditions

Work may involve rotating 12 hour shifts

Physical acts requiring strength and endurance may be required

Works during inclement weather

• Involves exposure to dangerous and sometimes life threatening situations, events or persons
• Works under extreme varying degrees of stress
• Subject to call 24 hours a day
• Some exposure to morbid crime scenes involving the human body
• Works with a firearm and other required weapons
• Works with a great deal of autonomy requiring discretion and field decision-making
• May have to inflict bodily harm or kill another human being

Knowledge of

PCSO policy and procedures

Florida State Statutes

Criminal Justice System

Geographical area

Resistance/Control Continuum

Radio codes, signals, Unit identifications

Case Reporting Manual

Manufacture's standards

Issue weapon nomenclature

Surfaces conducive to fingerprinting

Fingerprinting techniques

Appearance of fingerprints

Camera operation

Evidence handling

*RIC

Types of evidence

Evidence collection

Illegal substance appearance

Narcotics field test procedures

Officer safety techniques

Case law

Domestic violence procedures

Child/elderly abuse procedures

Specialty team procedures

Area characteristics

First aid/CPR

Crowd control techniques

Human anatomy

Firearm safety procedures

Public safety concerns

Building/area search techniques

Mobile field force system

Defensive techniques

Reference data

Support units available

Community services

Referral sources

Social and public assistance agencies

Abnormal behavior

Special function requirements

Roadblock equipment

Effects of intoxicants/drugs

Field sobriety testing

Crash investigation

Ability to

Draw diagrams

Operate public address system

Conduct pat down, search for weapons

Follow commands

Recognize basic signs and causes of death

Disassemble and reassemble firearm

Operate a motor vehicle

Read and write English

Use approved defensive weapons

Perform minor vehicle maintenance

Read gauges and odometers

Operate calculator

Evaluate

Read a map

Comprehend

Operate camera

Operate tape recorder

Listen and understand

Detect suspicious activity

Identify makes and models of vehicles

Handle stress

Locate vehicle identification number

Evaluate credibility and reliability

Identify suspicious activity/circumstances

Recognize danger or potential hazard

Recognize informative placard or signs

Monitor radio traffic

Skills

Computer

Basic mathematical

Keyboarding

Interpersonal

Organizational

Basic investigation

Interview

Observation

Tactical driving

Tactical communication

Basic crime scene processing

Weapons proficiency

Communication

Basic English grammar

Physical Requirements

Jump

Climb

Lift/drag/carry 150 lbs.

Crawl

Bend/squat

Walk

Run

Sit for long periods

Stand for long periods

See at normal range or with accommodation

Hear at normal level or with accommodation

Speak English understandably

Sense of smell

Manual dexterity

Recognize colors

Ambulate independently

Agility

Mobility

Withstand chemical odor

Strength to loosen lug nuts

Full range of motion

Steady hands

Ability to distinguish colors

Upper body strength

Endurance

Continence

Endure climatic extremes

Balance

Other

• FCIC/NCIC: Florida Crime Information Center/National Crime Information Center• FDLE: Florida Department of Law Enforcement

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

Min

USD $66,341.18/Yr.

Max

USD $84,404.32/Yr.