Salary : $53,000.06 - $84,728.38 Annually Location : Sheriff's Admin Building, FL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 202400006 Department: Department of Operations Division: Patrol Operations Division Opening Date: 03/06/2024 Closing Date: Continuous FLSA: Non-Exempt Description Responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with primary emphasis on the protection of life and property and the routine enforcement of federal, state, and local laws. Work involves an element of personal danger. Employees must be able to act effectively without direct supervision and to exercise discretion, caution, common sense, reasonable calmness, and self-control under adverse conditions while maintaining control of a particular situation or emergency. Duties may involve other special assignments of similar complexity including providing assistance to those who are unable to care for themselves, the intoxicated, addicted, mentally ill, physically disabled, and persons of all ages. Work may be performed either in uniform or plain clothes, on foot or in an automobile, and on any assigned shift. Employees report to a designated Sergeant and are responsible to their Lieutenant, Division Commander, Major, Chief Deputy, and the Sheriff. Performance is evaluated through reports, personal contact, inspection, examination, discussions, and appropriate employee performance appraisals. The official duties of this position may be initiated by the following:
Sheriff Chief Deputy Major of Operations Patrol Division Commander Patrol Lieutenants Patrol Sergeants Patrol Deputy Sheriffs CCC Telecommunicators Citizen's request Self-initiated Examples of Duties
- Pursue and effect the immediate apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of committing criminal violations directed to his/her attention
- Investigate all complaints which are assigned or brought to his/her attention and report or take law enforcement action in those cases under the jurisdiction of ACSO
- Provide citizens with general information, advice, etc., whenever possible
- Prevent the commission of crimes, suppress all forms of commercialized vice, and detain and apprehend criminals
- Under no circumstances make public any information that may jeopardize the successful completion of an investigation or the apprehension of a perpetrator
- Observe all persons who arouse suspicion and investigate any person whose appearance, conduct, or presence seems suspicious. Upon the interview of such persons, attempt to obtain information which will aid the reduction of criminal activity
- Be thoroughly familiar with the boundaries of Alachua County in relation to neighboring counties and be familiar with the proper names and locations of all streets, avenues, terraces, roads, drives, places, courts, main thoroughfares, alleys, public buildings, hospitals, etc., in Alachua County
- Be thoroughly familiar with criminal laws and keep up to date with all new changes in Florida State Statutes; also, be familiar with Federal Law and County Ordinances
- Provide rescue and first aid services in response to accidents, disasters, or other emergency situations
- Provide referral and follow-up services to resolve domestic and civil crises
- Advise merchants and the general public regarding suitable crime prevention methods
- Constantly be on alert to cultivate sources of information that will aid in the solving of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the suppression of vice and organized crime, and establishing informants
- Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity, restore or maintain order, then gather information and evidence accordingly
- Patrol assigned areas and give particular attention to and re-check locations where crime hazard is great
- Be available for service at all times while on duty either by radio or telephone
- Write all reports as directed in agency policy and procedures; complete and relinquish all reports prior to completing a work shift, unless authorized by a supervisor
- Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen, or abandoned in accordance with agency policy and procedures
- Testify in court or depositions as necessary
- Conduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents, either independently or as part of a coordinated effort
- Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow-up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health
- Maintain an alert and military bearing upon the streets or while in a vehicle
- Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment
- May, on a limited or occasional basis, assist in other areas of the agency
- Serve judicial process as directed
*This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the position. Typical QualificationsEDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School/GED Required Associate's Degree Preferred Bachelor's Degree Preferred Preferred Major(s): Criminal Justice or other related field EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
- Meet or exceed all applicable standards required by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (FCJSTC)
- Successfully complete all ACSO Field Training requirements
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:
- Current, valid CJSTC/FDLE Law Enforcement Certification
- Current, valid Florida driver's license
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Must be a citizen of the United States
- Must be a resident of Alachua County or in a county contiguous to Alachua County and live within 20 minutes of the Alachua County Line or within one (1) hour drive from the Alachua County Sheriff's Office
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit/stand for extended periods of time
- See/hear at normal range
- Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Ambulate independently
- Lift/carry 150 pounds
- Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
- Bend and squat
- Manual dexterity
- Drive a vehicle
- Pass ACSO's standard Physical Agility Test as required
- Pass ACSO's Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required
- Pass ACSO's various Driving tests as required
- Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of current federal, state, and local laws as well as agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Knowledge of issued equipment, inspection procedures, and safety procedures
- Awareness of available agency and community resources
- Knowledge of proper administrative procedures
- Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
- Skilled in the use and care of firearms, the operation of law enforcement vehicles, and other required law enforcement equipment
- Ability to act effectively in extremely divergent interpersonal settings
- Ability to analyze problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress
- Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles and procedures to solve practical problems; to handle sensitive and hostile public contacts
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to comprehend and follow orders
- Ability to obtain relevant and accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observation
- Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
- Ability to maintain the physical condition needed to affect arrests, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing suspects, lift and carry both equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flights of stairs, walk, stand, sit or drive for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather, and perform lifesaving procedures such as Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support
- Ability to maintain the mental alertness needed to observe activities and implement appropriate action
- Ability to maintain emotional and psychological stability
- Ability to remember names, faces, details of incidents, and physical surroundings
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees and part-time employees who work 20 hours or more a week. These benefits include health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending account, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Most of our benefits are aligned with the Alachua County's We also offer cutting edge and comprehensive training available for law enforcement. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office gives preference in employment/appointment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants with disabilities will be reasonably accommodated in the application process. Minorities and protected classes are encouraged to apply. 01 The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
- Yes, I understand and agree
- No, I do not agree
02 Do you currently have an FDLE/CJSTC Florida Law Enforcement Certification or are currently enrolled in a FL Law Enforcement Academy?
03 Do you possess a current, valid Florida driver's license?
04 Have you used, tried, possessed, bought, sold or experimented with marijuana within the last 12 months?
05 Have you sold, delivered, or trafficked illegal drugs for profiting purposes within the last five (5) years?
06 Do you meet the following criteria? I do NOT have visible tattoos/body ornamentation on the hands and/or knuckles or head and neck area; which include the head, scalp, face and neck area above the collar bone in the front and the first cervical vertebrae in the back, or is otherwise visible due to the open collar of a uniform shirt.
- Yes, I meet these qualifications
- No, I do NOT meet these qualifications
07 Have you used, tried or experimented with any illegal drug/controlled substance, other than marijuana, within the last five years?
08 If you have served in the military, have you received a Dishonorable Discharge?
- Yes, I served in the military and have received a dishonorable discharge.
- No, I served in the military and was NOT dishonorably discharged.
- N/A - I have NOT served in the military.
09 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
10 In the past five (5) years, have you had a conviction of, or pled to fleeing or attempting to elude an officer?
11 In the past three (3) years, have you accumulated more than 12 points on your driver's license?
12 Do you have visible facial piercings or unnaturally colored/graphically designed contact lenses you regularly wear?
13 Do you wear gauged earrings or have enlarged/stretched out holes in your ear larger than 1/4 inch in diameter?
14 Are you willing and able to remove your piercing(s), gauges greater than 1/4 , foreign objects, or unnaturally colored/graphically designed contact lenses?
15 This position requires that you live in Alachua County or in a County contiguous to Alachua County that is within 20 miles of the Alachua County line. Can you meet that requirement if you are selected for hire?
- Yes, I can meet these requirements.
- No, I cannot meet these requirements.
16 Do you have an active/open case for driving under the influence or fleeting/eluding an officer?
17 Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
18 Do you have a split/forked tongue, foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern, or intentional scarring on your face or head?
19 This position requires an individual be 21 years of age. Will you be at least 21 years of age within the next six months?
20 Do you have a current, valid medical marijuana card? Please list expiration date. 21 The Alachua County Sheriff's Office values the rule of law, and as a Deputy Sheriff, I will follow and enforce the law regardless of my personal feelings about the law.
- Yes, I agree and understand.
- No, I do not agree or understand.
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