Deputy Sheriff

Salary: $63,554.40 Annually

Closing Date: 12/31/2025

Position Summary:

This position is a Panama schedule with rotation every 3 months, must be able to work 12 hour shifts.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol Okaloosa County to preserve the peace, prevent and discover criminal acts and to enforce all the laws of the State of Florida and applicable Federal regulations
• Conduct preliminary investigations, including but not limited to, protecting and collecting evidence, interviewing complainants, witnesses and suspects involved in crimes
• Prepares a variety of written reports concerning involvement in the duties assigned
• Prepares criminal complaints to initiate the arrest of violators
• Involved in traffic control and in certain instances the investigation of motor vehicle crashes
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms, including pistol and shotgun
• Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency;
• Must be able to work flexible hours, any overtime scheduled or unscheduled, or on call.
• Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency;
• Performs related duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum Age of 19 Years
• US Citizen
• Must not have been convicted of any felony; or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Must not have any misdemeanor conviction, including a plea of nolo contendere, within the last five years for any of the following: Battery, including Domestic Violence Battery, Driving Under the Influence (DUI), and Theft.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Deputy Sheriff.