Equivalency of Training; EOT Sponsorship - Law Enforcement or Corrections

Position: Equivalency of Training (EOT) Sponsorship - Law Enforcement or Corrections- $5,000 sign on bonus

Job Overview

The job class is for full-time Out-of-State Officers, Federal Officers, Military Police Officers, and previously certified Florida Law Enforcement Officers or Corrections Officers with a break-in-service of four years or more but no more than eight.
The (EOT) program allows an officer to be exempt from having to complete the full basic recruit academy for either position.

Training & Compensation

Starting salary while attending the 8-day equivalency of training (EOT) course is currently $18.26 hourly. Upon completing the training course and passing your State Officer Certified Exam (SOCE), your salary will increase to $50,648.00. Applicants with prior certified full-time Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $57,054.00 annually based on the applicant's years of service.

Application

Process

Before applying, contact Eastern Florida State College to see if you qualify for the EOT program. Once accepted, complete your application and submit a completed FDLE 76 form indicating you are qualified for the EOT program. Find more information at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Those who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply for a paid sponsorship to attend an 8-day Equivalency of Training Program (EOT) course at Eastern Florida State College, or any other Criminal Justice Standard Training Center (CJSTC) in the state of Florida that offers the EOT program. The department is strongly looking for out-of-state candidates who are ambitious to relocate to the state of Florida.

Applicants who are currently attending or near completion of the EOT program and successfully passed all portions of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office background process and approved for hire may be eligible for EOT tuition reimbursement.

Recruitment Bonus – up to $10,000 for out-of-state certified law enforcement officers. The state of Florida offers a recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 for newly certified officers and for out-of-state certified law enforcement officers who move to the Sunshine State. A hired certified law enforcement deputy sheriff who has at least one complete year of full-time certified law enforcement experience may receive a one-time hiring/recruitment bonus of up to $5,000.

Training

Requirements

This is a trainee-level class. Incumbents are expected to successfully complete the 8-day Equivalency of Training (EOT) course, pass the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) and be promoted to Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Deputy.

Termination Conditions

• Recruit withdraws from the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course or is terminated by academy authorities
• Recruit fails to complete the EOT program
• Recruit fails to pass the State Officer Certification Exam
• Recruit voluntarily resigns
• Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified Law Enforcement or Corrections officer for the BCSO, or fails to fulfill their three-year contract after becoming certified and reclassified as a Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Officer

Responsibilities

When trainees are not actively engaged in EOT 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 of this job.

Eligibility & Qualifications

• Must obtain CJSTC Form 76 Equivalency of Training (EOT) Exemption Approval
• The applicant must be eligible or registered to start the EOT program ASAP and will have received an acceptance letter with a start date.
• The applicant must attach a copy of their EOT acceptance letter to their online application for the position at
• Candidates must have established Florida residency at time of hire.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License upon completion of the EOT program.
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must meet the BCSO Drug Policy standards.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony.
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.
• Must be within BCSO Body Ornamentation/Tattoo Policy.

Selection Process

• 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)

Equal Opportunity

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, 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.

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