Corrections - Academy Sponsorship

CORRECTIONS RECRUIT - ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP

To apply for this position you must meet ALL requirements as listed and must not meet any of the disqualifications listed in the application. You must participate in an interview and be selected.

The BAT test is available at Pearson Vue Testing Centers only and the cost is $39. Students must apply online and pay for the test at

If selected from interview the applicant must pass the entire pre‑hire processing and receive final sheriff approval. If approved, the applicant will be hired as a Corrections Recruit.

Processing includes: selection from interview, Sheriff interview, full FDLE background, CVSA (voice stress analysis), medical exam/drug screening, psychological exam/evaluation and final Sheriff approval.

After hire, while awaiting the beginning of the academy, the recruit will be required to work in a non‑sworn position to achieve the required 40 hours a week. The salary while in the non‑sworn position is $35,000. The recruit must pass the BMST and be accepted to the Corrections Academy to continue employment.

Once the academy begins the recruit will become a TEA and will receive the annual salary of $45,750.

During academy time the recruit must meet the required 40 hours each week. If hours are not met, the recruit will be assigned to work to make up the hours. If the academy is closed and it is not a Sheriff’s office recognized holiday, the recruit will be required to work. The recruit will attend the academy Monday – Friday and will be required to work one shift day over the weekend each week.

Upon hire the recruit will receive a paycheck each pay period, accrue annual/sick leave, will be enrolled in Florida Retirement (FRS), and will be offered the opportunity to enroll in health/dental/vision/life insurance plans. Salary is non‑negotiable. Once the recruit passes the SOCE (State Officer Certification Exam) the annual salary will increase to $53,000.

Recruits will be required to sign a 2‑year agreement. This agreement requires the recruit to complete the academy course and pass the state exam to continue employment. Should the recruit resign before completing the academy/SOCE, or before completing two years of employment with the Sheriff’s Office after passing the SOCE, the recruit will be required to pay back to the Sheriff’s Office all academy costs.

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED from an FDLE recognized accredited school
• Have taken and passed the BAT for Corrections within the past four years
• If selected must pass the Basic Motor Skills Test with an instructor from St Johns River State College Academy (will be scheduled by the Sheriff's Office)
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver License
• Be a Citizen of the United States
• Must not meet any of the disqualifications as indicated in the application
• Must be interviewed and then selected by staff to continue in the process

• Annual Salary is $35,000 while in a non‑sworn position; $45,750 as an academy recruit; once certified $53,000 base
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Health, dental, vision and supplemental insurance available
• Florida State Retirement, if eligible, must contribute 3%
• Direct Deposit
• Salary incentive for Associates, Bachelors, Masters, EMT or Paramedic, foreign language skill (
  NOT PAID UNTIL YOU BECOME CERTIFIED
  )

Applications that are not complete (missing required information) may be declined.

All applications are reviewed by the Office of Professional Standards. Applicants will be notified if disqualified or not chosen for interview. The process is lengthy; applicants will receive notification when interviews are scheduled. Most communication between Human Resources and the applicant is done by email. Please be sure to set your email account to accept emails from our agency. Check regularly and check spam/junk mail.

Applicants are required to have a phone that is reachable by the Sheriff's Office and has voice mail or the ability to leave a message.

Should you have employment questions, please contact our office at 386‑329‑0485. Employment questions should…