Job Description
Salary: $19.76 Hourly
Location : South Brevard, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2125
Department: Brevard County Sheriff's Office
Opening Date: 01/01/2024
Job Description Description Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to a law enforcement academy at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) Melbourne Campus. We are looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspires to become a deputy sheriff.
Trainees who are attending an academy or equivalency of training program shall become eligible for the one-time $5,000.00 hiring/recruitment bonus upon successful completion of the academy, passing of the state exam, and promotion to a sworn position.
Note: All candidates who are selected to attend the upcoming law enforcement academy at EFSC on July 28, 2025, must be able to: - Be readily available to immediately start processing when your on-line application is approved.
- Have the ability to commute to and from the academy daily according to their class schedule if selected.
- Complete and successfully pass all portions of our agency background process prior to the start of the academy as described below under the selection process.
Candidates will be required to complete and pass the state required CJBAT for law enforcement in order to qualify for this position.
- CJBAT EXEMPTION : **As of July 1, 2022, the Criminal Justice (LE) Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) is exempt for those candidates who (1) hold an Associate degree or higher, or (2) are veterans with an 'HONORABLE' discharge. Applicants NOT meeting either of the two exemptions, MUST take/pass the CJBAT prior to attending a LE academy.
Program Terms and Conditions: The selected applicant agrees to attend all classes and labs required to successfully pass the curricula of the Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Academy and pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam. During periods of class recess, the selected applicant agrees to perform various duties for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office.
Once the applicant passes all portions of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office background process and is approved for hire, they will be under contract with the agency for a total of three years from their hire date. Selected candidate's salary and benefits, as described in this job posting, will be provided by the Brevard County Sheriff's Office while attending the law enforcement academy. Upon graduation from the academy and becoming a state certified officer, the selected candidate's status may be appointed to the position of Deputy Sheriff and the salary increased to annual salary to
$54,808.00 Position Duties This is a trainee-level classification in which candidates are expected to successfully complete the Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy and pass the State Officer Certification Exam. Candidates will then be reclassified as a Deputy Sheriff.
When trainees are not actively engaged in academy courses, they will perform various office-related duties, training exercises and observation events during or after business hours.
Regular, dependable, and punctual attendance is a requirement for this position.
Minimum Qualifications - Must be 20 years of age
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED
- Must have not been convicted of a felony
Additional Information The Selection Process Includes: - Online application
- Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
- Oral Review Board & Conditional Offer
- Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination
- Psychological assessment
- FDLE Medical exam & drug screen (to be completed after conditional offer)
During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of law enforcement and correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency.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. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Position open until filled.
Permanent Full-time Employees receive the following benefits:
- 12 days of vacation accrual per year* Increases based on years of service.
- 12 days of sick time accrual per year* unlimited carryover.
- 11 paid holidays per year*
- 3 personal days per year
- Medical/Prescription insurance
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance
- Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan
- Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System
- Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay
- Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only)
- Workout facilities
- Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position)
- Weapon (dependent on position)
- $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)
*Part-Time Permanent Employees receive leave accrual and holidays on a pro rata basis.
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Are you a United States citizen?
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Are you 20 years of age or older?
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Please list your full legal name, last, first, middle, and date of birth.
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Have 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.
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While 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.
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Have you completed and passed the required Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) for law enforcement? If not, are you scheduled to take it? To schedule contact: PearsonVue 1-877-729-0059 or
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Have you ever in your LIFETIME worked as a sworn, certified law enforcement officer or corrections officer, to include either part-time or reserve? If so, provide the name of the agency and position held. *Please ensure you have included all law enforcement/corrections work experience in the employment section of this application.
08
Are you attending or registered to attend a law enforcement academy within the State of Florida? If so, please indicate your projected start date and graduation date. If you are not, answer "no".
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Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary complaint made against you by any Police Standards and Training Commission in Florida or in any other state? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no".
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Have you ever been the subject of a Civil Rights or use of force complaint made against you by anyone in this or any other state? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no".
11
Have you ever engaged in any inappropriate conduct with a victim, witness, complainant, suspect, inmate, or an arrestee?
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Have 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".
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Have you ever been denied a driver's license, or has your driver's license ever been restricted, revoked or suspended? If yes, provide date(s) and reason(s). If you have not, answer "no".
14
Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime(s) involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence? If yes, please explain to include dates, agency and final disposition. If you have not, answer "no".
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Have 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".
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Are you currently residing with someone who was charged with a crime, whether they were convicted or not? If yes, please explain. If you have not, answer "no".
17
Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages or used illegal drugs at a place of employment? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no".
18
In 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.
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If 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.
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Have you ever been terminated from employment for any reason or asked to resign in lieu of being terminated? If yes, please provide agency/company name, date and an explanation for each incident.
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Have 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."
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Have you ever in your lifetime, as an adult or juvenile, been arrested by a law enforcement agency? Per Florida State Statute 943.058 &/or 943.059, an applicant must acknowledge all sealed or expunged records of prior arrests on an application for employment with a criminal justice agency. If yes, please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s), date(s), name of the arresting agency and final disposition. If no, answer "no".
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Were you referred to apply to this position by any member of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office? If yes, provide full name and job title.
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I understand, applicants hired by BCSO into the position of Academy Sponsorship - Deputy Sheriff Recruit, must agree to remain employed with BCSO for a period of no less than three years from their date of hire. Employees who separate employment, voluntary or involuntary, before the three-year period expires are required to immediately reimburse BCSO for background fees of $ 1,575.00 and the $5,000.00 hiring bonus.
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