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SalaryJob Description
Generalized law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property, and the execution of orders issued through the jurisdiction of the Sheriff of Brevard County.
Position Duties
Promote public safety in patrol area, respond to all dispatch calls in a timely manner, observes traffic and initiates traffic stops, performs checks on dwellings, buildings, grounds to ensure prevention of damage by fire, theft, and/or vandalism. Responds to calls for assistance, administer first aid at crime or accident scenes, also secures these scenes making sure the integrity of the scene and evidence is not compromised. Given probable cause or arrest warrant, apprehends and arrests suspects without violating suspect's rights or causing undue harm while observing officer safety procedures at all times.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida. Must be at least 20 years of age and have a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Must be a U.S. citizen, and have a high school diploma or equivalency.
This position requires a medical certification, psychological exam and successful completion of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Physical Abilities Test.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Must be within BCSO Body Ornamentation/Tattoo Policy (For example: Applicants may have tattoos on the neck , and hands under the following conditions: a) No more than one tattoo on each hand no larger than a quarter (hand is defined as the area from the wrist to the fingertips; b) No more than one tattoo behind each ear or one tattoo on the back of the neck no large than a quarter. ) For clarification, call a member of the Recruitment and Hiring Unit at 321 264 5308.
Uniforms, leather, and weapon provided.
Vehicle assignment based on operational availability and job requirements.
- 01Are you a United States citizen?
- Yes
- No
02You must be at least 20 years of age to work as a Deputy Sheriff. Do you meet this age requirement?- Yes
- No
03Please list your full legal name, last, first, middle, and date of birth.04Have you ever served or attempted to join the military, and if so, did you receive an honorable separation from service? Please explain in full detail.05While serving in the military, were you ever subject to any military investigations, court martial, or received any disciplinary actions against you (this includes letter of reprimand, confinement, forfeiture of pay, demotion in rank, article 15, or captain mast)? If yes, explain.06To qualify for consideration, you must be a current or former certified law enforcement officer in the State of Florida. Do you meet this requirement?- Yes
- No
07Have you ever in your LIFETIME worked as a sworn, certified law enforcement officer or corrections officer? If so, provide the name of the agency and position held. *Please ensure you have included all law enforcement work experience in the employment section of this application.- Yes
- No
08What is the name of the law enforcement academy you attended and your graduation date? If you are currently enrolled, what is your anticipated graduation date?09Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary complaint made against you by any Police Standards and Training Commission in Florida or any other state? If yes, provide full details. If you have not, answer "no".10Have you ever been the subject of a Civil Rights or Use of Force complaint made against you in the State of Florida or any other state? If yes, provide full details. If you have not, answer "no".11Have you ever engaged in any inappropriate conduct with a victim, witness, complainant, suspect, inmate, or an arrestee?12Have you ever taken a polygraph or CVSA for any reason? If so, please provide the date(s), reason(s) and the final disposition(s). If you have not, answer "no".13Have you ever been denied a driver's license, or has your driver's license ever been restricted, revoked or suspended? If yes, provide dates and reasons. If you have not, answer "no".14Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence? If yes, explain to include dates, agency, and final disposition. If you have not, answer "no".15Have you ever been involved or committed a criminal act either detected or undetected? If so, explain each situation in detail. If you have not, answer "no".16Are you currently residing with someone who was charged with a crime, whether they were convicted or not? If yes, explain in detail. If you are not, answer "no".17Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages or used illegal drugs at a place of employment? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no".18In your lifetime, have you ever experimented, tried, taken, used, or possessed what you knew or believed to be, any type of an illegal substances? (includes one-time experimentation) Note: It is still necessary to note this information even if you used or possessed it when prescribed by your physician.19If you checked any box for a substance in the above question, provide ALL dates (month and year) used for EACH substance. If you have used or experimented with an illegal substance not listed, provide that information also.20Have you ever applied for a job with any law enforcement agency in or out of the state? If yes, please provide all the application dates, agencies and the final outcomes. If you have not, answer "no."* Required Question
