Cadet

Shalimar, FL
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $46,716.80 Annually.

Closing Date: 5/17/2024.

Position Summary:

Under general supervision, the purpose of this position is to prepare a non-certified applicant (Cadet) for a career in law enforcement. While in the Cadet status, the applicant participates and engages in formal and in-house training. The work activities are specifically designed and chosen to train and teach the individual in the field of law enforcement.

Essential Functions:

  • Attend classes, lectures, demonstrations, and exercises.
  • Trains on-the-job by performing routine work assignments in the functional area for which training is prescribed.
  • Perform other duties of similar nature or level in classroom setting.
  • Assist the Investigations Division with collection and processing of evidence.
  • Provide clerical assistance, as needed, within the Sheriff’s Office.
  • Provide manpower assistance to the Sheriff’s Office Training Unit.
  • Attend regular training classes in law enforcement.
  • Attend various functions representing the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 18 years of age, but must be 19 years of age prior to completion of the law enforcement academy.
  • Must be a citizen of the United States.
  • Must possess a valid Florida Driver License, and have no suspensions or revocations of the license in the last 3 years.
  • Must have a high school diploma or a general education development certificate.
  • Must not use any controlled substance(s) unlawful under state or federal law.
  • Must have had no illegal drug use within the past twelve months.
  • Must not have been convicted of any felony; or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
  • Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Must be of good moral character as determined by the Sheriff or his/her designee, considering all applicable factors available in FSS 943.13(7) and supporting Florida Administrative Code Rule 11B-27.0011.
  • Must pass a polygraph, background investigation, drug test, medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, interview and physical abilities test.
  • Must be physically able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
  • Must be able to operate radio equipment, computer, copier, fax and telephone. Must be able to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles.
  • Must be able to bend legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
  • Must be able to bend body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
  • Must be able to move about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
  • Must be able to reach, extending hand(s) in any direction.
  • Must be able to handle, seize, hold, grab, turn, or otherwise work with hand(s).
  • Must be able to stand at least 50% of the time. Must be able to lift 60 pounds or more.
  • Must be able to drag 150 pounds 70 feet.
  • Must be able to maintain personal fitness.
  • Requires the ability to speak before groups, articulate ideas, and effectively communicate the stated objectives in a well planned, organized and clear manner.
  • Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
  • Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
  • Requires the ability to apply principles and to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor and to acquire knowledge of topics related to essential job functions.