Deputy Sheriff Recruit – Detention and Corrections

Largo, FL
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

Salary: $66,950.00 – $94,463.82 Annually

Position Summary:

Under general supervision of a Detention Training Sergeant, or designee, participates in the Detention and Corrections Academy sponsored by Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. During such time, members are required to maintain education and performance standards in all areas of training as defined by St. Petersburg College and Southeastern Public Safety Institute (SEPSI) in conjunction with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Upon successful completion of the academy and receiving a passing score on the state exam, Detention Deputy Recruits will continue recruit training in high liability functions at the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. Position requires the member to work on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 19 years of age.
  • High school graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education.
  • Attainment of previous college credits from a regionally accredited college that includes English Comp I –OR- successfully pass the PERT administered by St. Petersburg College.
  • Pass the Police Officer’s Screening Test administered by Human Resources.
  • Pass the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office new hire physical assessment.
  • Pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test for Corrections.
  • Successful completion of correctional training as required by the State of Florida.
  • Upon completion of training, must obtain certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13.
  • Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License (minimum Class E).
  • Consideration for this position requires a credit check.