Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement.
You must be Law Enforcement certified to qualify for this position.

• 1 year = $67,619.55
• 2 years = $68,295.55
• 3 years = $69,149.39
• 4 years = $70,013.84
• 5+ years = $71,064.03

With three (3) or more years Certified Law Enforcement experience, eligible to receive:

• Relocation Stipend to Pinellas County:
  • From out‑of‑state = $3,000
  • From Manatee, Hillsborough, Pasco or Hernando Counties = $500
  • From all other Florida locations = $1,500
• First time newly employed Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida may be eligible for an additional bonus up to $5,000 through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity while funding is available.

A Certified Deputy must have the ability to perform essential physical tasks at a set standard. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office requires potential candidates to meet the listed standards prior to being offered employment.  to view the physical assessment requirements.

• Pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators
• Patrol assigned areas of the County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against person or property
• Makes arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations
• Protects the crime scene, gathers and preserves matters of evidence, takes and records testimony; directs and coordinates activities on‑site until relieved by a superior officer; assists detectives in specialized investigations
• Transports arrested individuals to jail, and prepares offense and case reports and investigative information for evidence for court
• Serves warrants, capias, court orders and other legal processes; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders
• Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons to traffic law violators; reports unsafe road conditions; directs the flow of traffic when required; investigates traffic accidents
• Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed investigation and follow‑up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court
• Assists in the training of personnel
• Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work
• Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree‑granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Certification of completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida
• Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License (minimum Class
  
  E)
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

• Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices
• Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Pinellas County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County
• Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Knowledge of first aid practices
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful…