Salary : $50,460.80 - $55,640.00 Annually Location : Milton, FL Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00152 Department: Administration Division: LE Training Opening Date: 01/03/2024 Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionSTARTING SALARY ** STARTING SALARY REFLECTS THE HOURLY RATE AT 2,080 HOURS PER YEAR, HOWEVER SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WORK 12-HOUR SHIFTS FOR A TOTAL OF 84 HOURS PER PAY PERIOD WHICH INCREASES THE BASE ANNUAL SALARY BY FOUR (4) HOURS OF OVERTIME PER PAY PERIOD IF ALL HOURS ARE WORKED** LESS THAN 2 YEARS FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE - $24.26/HR ($50,460.80) 2 -3 YEARS FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE - $25.47/HR ($52,977.60) 3 OR MORE YEARS FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE - $26.75 ($55,640.00)**NEW EMPLOYEES HAVE THE OPTION TO SELECT THE HIGHER STARTING PAY (IF ELIGIBLE) OR UP TO THREE (3) YEARS CREDIT TOWARD CAREER PATH ENHANCEMENT** GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible work of general public safety nature with primary emphasis on protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and regulations. Maybe assigned to special units within the division on as assignment basis. DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEES (DST) ARE REQUIRED TO WORK UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF A FIELD TRAINING OFFICER. ONCE A DST HAS COMPLETED THE FULL FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM, THEY WILL BE PROMOTED TO A DEPUTY SHERIFF AND BE RELEASED TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY. DST ARE NOT PERMITTED TO WORK SIGNAL 15 OR OFF DUTY ASSIGNMENTS. DST WILL NOT HAVE A TAKE-HOME CAR UNTIL THEY HAVE COMPLETED FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM AND HAVE ATTAINED THE RANK OF DEPUTY SHERIFF. Examples of DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees, such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.
- Applies law during arrest and/or search;
- Patrols assigned area in a radio equipped vehicle preserving law and order to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes;
- Answers a variety of calls and complaints involving robberies, domestic disturbances, auto accidents and other misdemeanors or felonies;
- Directs flow of traffic enforcing laws, arresting violators, enforcing traffic laws on county roads;
- Serves writs, warrants, summonses, civil papers and court orders;
- Patrols parks, buildings, installations and property to prevent damage by fire, theft and/or vandalism;
- Collects evidence relating to crime or accidents;
- Obtains witnesses and evidence testifying in court relative to arrests or citations issued;
- Locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders;
- Makes arrests and transports prisoners to and from confinement;
- Performs community interactions;
- May be assigned to special units within the division;
- Performs related duties as required.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS: Must be able to meet physical standards as required by the department; operate a motor vehicle. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Work inside and outside in all types of weather; stand, run, walk, stoop, crawl, bend, use of both arms and hands, both legs and feet; detect smells KNOWLEDGE OF: Communication equipment, firearm safety procedures; correct radio codes; first aid kit, flares; uniform traffic violations. ABILITY TO: Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; analyze information or situations; solve problems; recall facts; describe persons, things or events; read and comprehend information; show courtesy; speak clearly; print legibly and prepare written reports; follow directions; apply mathematical skills; read a map; operate radio equipment and follow procedure; differentiate between voice transmissions; maintain personal fitness; demonstrate service weapon firing and safety procedures; operate a motor vehicle. SKILLS: Use and care of firearms; defensive driving. Typical QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or GED. Completion of minimum requirements as set out in Section 943.13, Florida Statutes. LICENSE: Applicant must have a valid Florida Driver's License at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. ADDITIONAL: Applicants must submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.), firearms qualification test, and a computer voice stress analyzer examination, psychological examination and physical and drug screening if selected for hire. Preference will be given to current Santa Rosa County Reserve Officers that have completed 250 hours of reserve training or mandatory Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Training. Applicants must be able to successfully pass a complex vision exam in order to drive an agency vehicle. CERTIFICATION: Florida Police Standards The following are just some of the wonderful benefits offered by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office. Additional benefit information can be found at:
- Health Coverage with Blue Cross Blue Shield (3 plans) - cost listed is per month:
HMO Plan 1 (115) PPO Plan 1 (317) HMO Plan 2 (41) Employee Only Free $14.50 FREE Family $350.00 $382.55 $275.00
- Optional Flexible Spending Plan (pre-tax)
- Health - Maximum $3,050 annually, paid bi-weekly
- Dependent Care - Maximum $5,000 annually, paid bi-weekly
- Dental Coverage - Blue Cross (Florida Combined Life)
Employee Only $43.30 Family $124.51
- Vision Coverage - Humana Vision
Employee Only $6.76 Employee & Spouse $13.52 Employee & Child(ren) $15.98 Family $22.57
- Employee Assistance Program - no cost to employee or family members
- $25,000 Lincoln Financial Life Insurance Policy provided free to employees
- Florida Retirement System Pension Plan - 3% cost to employee; 8 years vested
- Florida Retirement System Investment Plan - 3% cost to employee; 1 year vested
- Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide - 15% employer match of contributions at the end of the calendar year
- Emergency Leave Pool
- FREE! Hepatitis B Inoculation
- $25 Annual Wellness Bonus for obtaining annual physical with physician
- FREE! Healthiest You - Teledoc Appointments
- Additional Life Insurance available through: Liberty National, USAble, Colonial Life (paid by employee)
- Additional Services from Legal Shield (paid by employee)
- Additional policies from AFLAC (paid by employee) - accident, cancer, hospitalization, etc.
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free gym facilities on-site
- No state of Florida income tax
- 11 paid holidays per year, 2.5x salary paid for all hours worked on a holiday, 8 hours paid for holidays not worked
- 4 hours Annual Leave earned per pay period (increases after 4 years of employment)
- 4 hours Sick Leave earned per pay period
- Compensatory Leave Bank (Sworn Law Enforcement and Sworn Detention)
- Paid training opportunities
- Paid overtime
Additional Benefits Available for Sworn Law Enforcement, Sworn Detention Deputy, and Communications Dispatcher positions:
- FREE! Life insurance through Hartford with varying payout maximums (minimum $75,000)
- Double time and a half for all hours worked on a holiday
Additional Benefits for Sworn Law Enforcement Officers:
- All uniforms and equipment provided
- Take home vehicle (After completion of FTO: depending on assignment and residence location)
01 Have you ever received a DISHONORABLE discharge from any of the Armed Services of the United States?
02 Have you successfully completed a basic recruit-training program as established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement?
03 Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
04 Are you applying for this position with a primary interest in working as a School Resource Officer or on Patrol?
- School Resource Officer
- Patrol
- No Preference
Required Question