Deputy Sheriff

Citrus County, FL
Citrus County Sheriff's Office

Starting Pay Rate: $24.05/hour

General Description: Full-time position working rotating, 12-hour alpha/bravo shifts. Performs varied assignments in patrol including traffic enforcement, preliminary and follow-up investigations, serving writs in criminal proceedings and assisting in public safety education. Work involves an element of personal danger and high levels of physical, emotional and mental stress to deal with people in various situations.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 19 years of age
  • Must be a United States Citizen
  • Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent
  • Good moral character as defined in F.A.C. 11B-27.0011
  • Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
  • Must not have any felony convictions
  • Must not have any misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statements
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical abilities test (PAT) and physical assessment (see description below)
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation including drug testing
  • Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical exam
  • Must satisfy the minimum training and certification requirements set by FDLE
  • Must have achieved a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination
  • Must not have used, tried, experimented or possessed ANY illegal controlled substance in the past 12 months
  • Must not have used, tried, experimented or possessed ANY illegal controlled substance classified as a schedule I or II substance (excluding marijuana) in the last 5 years