Deputy Sheriff – Court Services

Titusville, FL
Brevard County Sheriff's Office Court Services

Salary
$47,736.00 – $53,768.00 Annually

Closing
12/30/2023 10:43 AM Eastern

RECRUITMENT BONUS – UP TO $5,000!**

The State of Florida is offering a recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 for newly certified officers and for out of state law enforcement officers who move to the Sunshine State!

Certified law enforcement officers who are currently employed by a law enforcement agency within the state of Florida, who will not qualify for the State of Florida recruitment bonus, may be eligible for a one-time recruitment bonus from the Sheriff’s Office of up to $5,000.

Additionally, applicants with prior certified full-time law enforcement experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $53,768.00 annually based on the applicant’s years of service.

Position Duties

This position is responsible for maintaining law and order in and around the courtroom, ensuring the protection and safety of persons in and around the courtroom, and expediting courtroom proceedings by preparing the courtroom, ensuring the prisoner’s prompt appearance in court, and following directives from the judge. Candidates hired directly into the Court Services Unit will NOT be required to complete the full patrol field training program. Court Services has its own training program specific to operating in the Court Services Unit that must be completed by those who are hired directly into this position.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be currently certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Standards and Training Commission as a Law Enforcement Officer, currently attending a Florida law enforcement officer academy, or be enrolled in an equivalency of training program (EOT).
  • Must be at least 20 years of age.
  • Must have a valid Florida Class E Driver’s License (must maintain for the duration of employment.)
  • Requires a FDLE Medical Clearance and successful completion of Psychological and Polygraph Examinations.
  • Must be within BCSO drug use policy requirements. No use of a controlled substance (defined under F.S. 893) within the last one (1) year for marijuana and three (3) years for all other illegal drugs.
  • Must be within BCSO Body Ornamentation/Tattoo Policy (For example: Applicants may have tattoos on the neck , and hands under the following conditions: a) No more than one tattoo on each hand no larger than a quarter (hand is defined as the area from the wrist to the fingertips; b) No more than one tattoo behind each ear or one tattoo on the back of the neck no large than a quarter. ) for clarification, call a member of the Recruitment and Hiring Unit 321 264 5308.
  • Must pass a Physical Abilities Test.
  • Candidates hired directly into the Court Services Unit will NOT be required to complete the full patrol field training program. Court Services has its own training program specific to operating in the Court Services Unit that must be completed by those who are hired directly into this position.