Academy Sponsorship - Deputy Sheriff

ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP - DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT

STARTING PAY RATE: $24.04/HR ($50,003.20 ANNUALLY)

JOB TYPE: Deputy Sheriff Recruit

General Description: CCSO is looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become a deputy sheriff with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsor ships to the law enforcement academy at Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC). Successful candidates will be under contract with CCSO for a total of three years from their hire date.

THIS IS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE WTC POLICE ACADEMY STARTING IN JULY 2026.

• To pass a Competency Assessment Test and Physical Abilities Test prior to the start of the academy
• To pass the WTC required CJBAT test to qualify for police academy admission
• To pass WTC’s Academy program
• To pass the Florida State Officer Certification Exam
• To perform various administrative duties, training exercises and observation events when not engaged in academy courses
• Regular, dependable, prepared, and punctual attendance required
• To be appropriately dressed and groomed
• Acts in a professional manner demonstrating helpful and courteous behavior
• Be available to immediately start, 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
• Commute to and from the academy daily according to the class schedule
• All CCSO employees are considered “essential emergency workers” and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations.

• Must be 19 years of age at the completion of the academy
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States
• Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver’s License
• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• Must not have been convicted of a felony
• Must not have used, tried, tasted, experimented or possessed any illegal controlled substances in the last 12 months OR Schedule I or II substance within the last five years at the time of the application

• On-line application
• Competency Assessment test
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Oral Board Review interview
• Background Investigation and Employment Checks
• Truth Verification Exam (CVSA)
• FDLE Medical exam and drug screen
• Psychological assessment

• Deputy Sheriff Recruits receive full-time CCSO benefits which include medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, access to CCSO gym, Florida Retirement System
• Eligible for the Florida State $5,000 bonus program for new LE officers and out-of-state recruits

Contact:
Human Resources at  or human resources for more information.

Citrus County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All hires, transfers, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Drug-Free Workplace