Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Certified)

Summary

Deputy Sheriff TraineeStarting salary less than 2 yrs experience - $26.74/hr ($55,619.20) 2 -3 years experience - $28.08/hr ($58,406.40) 3 or more years experience - $29.49/hr ($61,339.20)New employees have the option to select the higher starting pay (if eligible) or up to three (3) years credit toward career path enhancement.General description: Responsible work of general public safety nature with primary emphasis on protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and regulations. Maybe assigned to special units within the division on an assignment basis.Deputy sheriff trainees (DST) are required to work under the direct supervision of a field training officer. Once a DST has completed the full field training program, they will be promoted to a deputy sheriff and be released to work independently. DST are not permitted to work signal 15 or off duty assignments. DST will not have a take-home car until they have completed field training program and have attained the rank of deputy sheriff.Examples of DutiesEssential job functions: Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees, such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Applies law during arrest and/or search; patrols assigned area in a radio equipped vehicle preserving law and order to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes; answers a variety of calls and complaints involving robberies, domestic disturbances, auto accidents and other misdemeanors or felonies; directs flow of traffic enforcing laws, arresting violators, enforcing traffic laws on county roads; serves writs, warrants, summonses, civil papers and court orders; patrols parks, buildings, installations and property to prevent damage by fire, theft and/or vandalism; collects evidence relating to crime or accidents; obtains witnesses and evidence testifying in court relative to arrests or citations issued; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders; makes arrests and transports prisoners to and from confinement; performs community interactions; may be assigned to special units within the division; performs related duties as required.Essential physical skills: Must be able to meet physical standards as required by the department; operate a motor vehicle.Environmental conditions: Work inside and outside in all types of weather; stand, run, walk, stoop, crawl, bend, use of both arms and hands, both legs and feet; detect smellsKnowledge of: Communication equipment, firearm safety procedures; correct radio codes; first aid kit, flares; uniform traffic violations.Ability to: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; analyze information or situations; solve problems; recall facts; describe persons, things or events; read and comprehend information; show courtesy; speak clearly; print legibly and prepare written reports; follow directions; apply mathematical skills; read a map; operate radio equipment and follow procedure; differentiate between voice transmissions; maintain personal fitness; demonstrate service weapon firing and safety procedures; operate a motor vehicle.Skills: Use and care of firearms; defensive driving.Typical QualificationsMinimum qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of minimum requirements as set out in Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.License: Applicant must have a valid Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.Additional: Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), firearms qualification test, and a computer voice stress analyzer examination, psychological examination and physical and drug screening if selected for hire. Preference will be given to current Santa Rosa County Reserve Officers that have completed 250 hours of reserve training or mandatory Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Training. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a complex vision exam in order to drive an agency vehicle.Certification: Florida Police StandardsBenefitsThe following are just some of the wonderful benefits offered by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Additional benefit information can be found at: Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (3 plans) – cost listed is per month:HDHP HMO Plan (126/127) HMO Plan (41) PPO (5360) Employee Only Free $5.00 $80.00 Employee + Spouse $216.12 $350.28 $501.68 Employee + Child(ren) $181.64 $307.28 $440.10 Employee + Family $297.80 $480.00 $660.00Optional Flexible Spending Account Plan (pre-tax) for HMO 41 Plan and PPO 5360 PlanHealth – Maximum $3,400 annually, deducted bi-weeklyDependent Care – Maximum $7,500 annually, deducted bi-weeklyOptional Health Savings Account Plan (pre-tax) for HDHP HMO 167/127 planHealth – Maximum $4,400 annually, deducted bi-weeklyDental Coverage – Blue Cross (Florida Combined Life)Employee Only $41.14Employee + Spouse $94.70Employee + Child(ren) $97.10Family $145.18Vision Coverage – Humana VisionEmployee Only $5.20Employee & Spouse $10.42Employee & Child(ren) $12.30Family $17.38Employee Assistance Program – no cost to employee or family members$25,000 Unum Life and AD&D Insurance Policy provided free to employeesFlorida Retirement System Pension Plan – 3% cost to employee; 8 years vestedFlorida Retirement System Investment Plan – 3% cost to employee; 1 year vestedDeferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide – 15% employer match of contributions at the end of the calendar yearEmergency Leave PoolFREE! Hepatitis B Inoculation$25 Annual Wellness Benefit for obtaining annual physical with physicianAdditional Life and AD&D Insurance (employee, spouse, child) available through: Unum (paid by employee)Additional Services from Legal Shield (paid by employee)Additional policies from Unum – accident, critical illness, hospitalization, STD, LTD, etc. (paid by employee)Tuition reimbursementFree gym facilities on-siteNo state of Florida income tax11 paid holidays per year, 2.5x salary paid for all hours worked on a holiday, 8 hours paid for holidays not worked4 hours Annual Leave earned per pay period (increases after 4 years of employment)4 hours Sick Leave earned per pay periodCompensatory Leave Bank (Sworn Law Enforcement and Sworn Detention)Paid training opportunitiesPaid overtimeAdditional benefits available for Sworn Law Enforcement, Sworn Detention Deputy, and Communications Dispatcher positions:FREE! Life insurance through Chubb with varying payout maximums (minimum $75,000)Double time and a half for all hours worked on a holidayAdditional benefits for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers:All uniforms and equipment providedTake home vehicle (After completion of FTO: depending on assignment and residence location)

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff TraineeStarting salary less than 2 yrs experience - $26.74/hr ($55,619.20) 2 -3 years experience - $28.08/hr ($58,406.40) 3 or more years experience - $29.49/hr ($61,339.20)New employees have the option to select the higher starting pay (if eligible) or up to three (3) years credit toward career path enhancement.General description: Responsible work of general public safety nature with primary emphasis on protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and regulations. Maybe assigned to special units within the division on an assignment basis.Deputy sheriff trainees (DST) are required to work under the direct supervision of a field training officer. Once a DST has completed the full field training program, they will be promoted to a deputy sheriff and be released to work independently. DST are not permitted to work signal 15 or off duty assignments. DST will not have a take-home car until they have completed field training program and have attained the rank of deputy sheriff.Examples of DutiesEssential job functions: Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees, such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. Applies law during arrest and/or search; patrols assigned area in a radio equipped vehicle preserving law and order to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes; answers a variety of calls and complaints involving robberies, domestic disturbances, auto accidents and other misdemeanors or felonies; directs flow of traffic enforcing laws, arresting violators, enforcing traffic laws on county roads; serves writs, warrants, summonses, civil papers and court orders; patrols parks, buildings, installations and property to prevent damage by fire, theft and/or vandalism; collects evidence relating to crime or accidents; obtains witnesses and evidence testifying in court relative to arrests or citations issued; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders; makes arrests and transports prisoners to and from confinement; performs community interactions; may be assigned to special units within the division; performs related duties as required.Essential physical skills: Must be able to meet physical standards as required by the department; operate a motor vehicle.Environmental conditions: Work inside and outside in all types of weather; stand, run, walk, stoop, crawl, bend, use of both arms and hands, both legs and feet; detect smellsKnowledge of: Communication equipment, firearm safety procedures; correct radio codes; first aid kit, flares; uniform traffic violations.Ability to: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; analyze information or situations; solve problems; recall facts; describe persons, things or events; read and comprehend information; show courtesy; speak clearly; print legibly and prepare written reports; follow directions; apply mathematical skills; read a map; operate radio equipment and follow procedure; differentiate between voice transmissions; maintain personal fitness; demonstrate service weapon firing and safety procedures; operate a motor vehicle.Skills: Use and care of firearms; defensive driving.Typical QualificationsMinimum qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of minimum requirements as set out in Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.License: Applicant must have a valid Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position.Additional: Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), firearms qualification test, and a computer voice stress analyzer examination, psychological examination and physical and drug screening if selected for hire. Preference will be given to current Santa Rosa County Reserve Officers that have completed 250 hours of reserve training or mandatory Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Training. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a complex vision exam in order to drive an agency vehicle.Certification: Florida Police StandardsBenefitsThe following are just some of the wonderful benefits offered by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Additional benefit information can be found at: Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (3 plans) – cost listed is per month:HDHP HMO Plan (126/127) HMO Plan (41) PPO (5360) Employee Only Free $5.00 $80.00 Employee + Spouse $216.12 $350.28 $501.68 Employee + Child(ren) $181.64 $307.28 $440.10 Employee + Family $297.80 $480.00 $660.00Optional Flexible Spending Account Plan (pre-tax) for HMO 41 Plan and PPO 5360 PlanHealth – Maximum $3,400 annually, deducted bi-weeklyDependent Care – Maximum $7,500 annually, deducted bi-weeklyOptional Health Savings Account Plan (pre-tax) for HDHP HMO 167/127 planHealth – Maximum $4,400 annually, deducted bi-weeklyDental Coverage – Blue Cross (Florida Combined Life)Employee Only $41.14Employee + Spouse $94.70Employee + Child(ren) $97.10Family $145.18Vision Coverage – Humana VisionEmployee Only $5.20Employee & Spouse $10.42Employee & Child(ren) $12.30Family $17.38Employee Assistance Program – no cost to employee or family members$25,000 Unum Life and AD&D Insurance Policy provided free to employeesFlorida Retirement System Pension Plan – 3% cost to employee; 8 years vestedFlorida Retirement System Investment Plan – 3% cost to employee; 1 year vestedDeferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide – 15% employer match of contributions at the end of the calendar yearEmergency Leave PoolFREE! Hepatitis B Inoculation$25 Annual Wellness Benefit for obtaining annual physical with physicianAdditional Life and AD&D Insurance (employee, spouse, child) available through: Unum (paid by employee)Additional Services from Legal Shield (paid by employee)Additional policies from Unum – accident, critical illness, hospitalization, STD, LTD, etc. (paid by employee)Tuition reimbursementFree gym facilities on-siteNo state of Florida income tax11 paid holidays per year, 2.5x salary paid for all hours worked on a holiday, 8 hours paid for holidays not worked4 hours Annual Leave earned per pay period (increases after 4 years of employment)4 hours Sick Leave earned per pay periodCompensatory Leave Bank (Sworn Law Enforcement and Sworn Detention)Paid training opportunitiesPaid overtimeAdditional benefits available for Sworn Law Enforcement, Sworn Detention Deputy, and Communications Dispatcher positions:FREE! Life insurance through Chubb with varying payout maximums (minimum $75,000)Double time and a half for all hours worked on a holidayAdditional benefits for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers:All uniforms and equipment providedTake home vehicle (After completion of FTO: depending on assignment and residence location)