Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Work and live in the fabulous Florida Keys! The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) has openings for Deputy Sheriff Trainee.

Not certified yet, no problem! The next Basic Law Enforcement Academy will be May 11, 2026 at the College of the Florida Keys in Key West, FL.

• Trainee Starting Pay: $58,647.00
• Guaranteed job upon completion of the requirements

Certified Deputy Starting Pay: $72,305.00

• 12-hour shifts
• Full Benefits and Florida Retirement System
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time

This class involves law enforcement work in protecting the public and preserving the peace while serving in a variety of assignments within the Sheriff’s Office. The work involves responsibility for carrying out assigned duties in the areas of road patrol, marine patrol, beach security, criminal investigations, internal affairs, civil process, transportation, public information, traffic enforcement, training, court security, airport security, career development, internal affairs investigations, school resource officer, or other areas deemed appropriate by supervisors.

Positions in this class typically operate singly, but may operate with others. Deputies interpret and enforce all applicable laws and ordinances in the State of Florida, Monroe County, and other applicable statutes, general orders, special instructions, and policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Office. Unusual situations and serious matters are referred to supervisors for action or guidance. Work is performed under general supervision of a Commander, Director or Supervisor who reviews work through reports, conferences, inspections, and observations of actions and results.

High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy or prior law enforcement or other criminal justice experience.

Individual must apply knowledge of law enforcement procedures as they relate to the interpretation and enforcement of all applicable laws and ordinances.

Individual may be required to make decisions and handle unusual situations independently.

Work requires limited responsibility for significant assets.

Generally the work is performed independently. Some unusual and difficult situations may be handled under the general supervision of a Sergeant-Law Enforcement.

• 100% of the time is spent on various law enforcement duties:
  Percentages will vary depending on the duty assignment and/or circumstances.
• The apprehension and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators.
• Conducting criminal investigations.
• Enforcement of local, state and federal laws.
• Ensuring the standards of public safety.

Work involves contacts with a variety of people; some contacts may be difficult requiring the worker to use considerable tact and skill or commands or force to obtain what is desired.

Position involves responsibility for the safety of citizens and for the enforcement of the laws and standards of public safety.

Occasionally, the work may require strenuous physical effort such as heavy manual work, or physically controlling others.

• Light (up to 15 pounds) to heavy (150 pounds and over) lifting and carrying.
• Endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations.
• Reaching, pulling, pushing, climbing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running and driving.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing.

Generally, the work involves considerable risks requiring the worker to observe safety precautions and use extreme care in performing job duties.

• May be exposed to Blood and Viral Pathogen Risk.
• Biohazards waste.

Occasionally, work may be performed in conditions that cause discomfort and unpleasantness.

• Work inside.
• Work outside in various weather conditions with: noise, fumes, gases, smoke/flames or other odors.
• Slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, heights, poor lighting.
• In or moving objects or vehicles.
• In hazardous and stressful conditions.

Work does not…