Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Deputy Sheriff
Job Overview
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Job Announcement
Description:
The duties of this position require a constitutional law enforcement officer, requiring the regular bearing of firearms. Preserves law and order and protect life and property. Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to complaints involving drunkenness, domestic disturbances, fires, theft, as well as other felony and misdemeanor violations of law. Make interpretations of state law and county ordinances. Must assist Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies as well as other divisions of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
ATTENTION:
If you are certified in Law Enforcement in another state, federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years break in Law Enforcement certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy and you qualify for an Out-Of State Equivalency. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the a Criminal Justice Selection Center. Click here
Duties:
- -Patrol Okaloosa County to preserve the peace, prevent and discover criminal acts and to enforce all the laws of the State of Florida and applicable Federal regulations
- -Conduct preliminary investigations, including but not limited to, protecting and collecting evidence, interviewing complainants, witnesses and suspects involved in crimes
- -Prepares a variety of written reports concerning involvement in the duties assigned
- -Prepares criminal complaints to initiate the arrest of violators
- -Involved in traffic control and in certain instances the investigation of motor vehicle crashes
- -Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms, including pistol and shotgun
- -Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency;
- -Must be able to work flexible hours, any overtime scheduled or unscheduled, or on call.
- -Performs related duties as necessary.
Qualifications:
- -Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- -Valid Florida Driver's License
- -High School Diploma/GED
- -Minimum Age of 19 Years
- -US Citizen
- -Not convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult
- -Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation
- -Residency requirement: Sworn members must reside in Okaloosa County or agree to move into Okaloosa County upon accepting employment.
- -Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Deputy Sheriff
Standards to Perform Essential Job Functions:
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.