DETENTION DEPUTY RECRUIT (SPONSORSHIP)Seminole County Sheriff's Office • Sanford, FL, US
DETENTION DEPUTY RECRUIT (SPONSORSHIP)
Seminole County Sheriff's Office • Sanford, FL, US
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionEach applicant must submit a notarized Background Investigation Waiver with the application. A link to the form is provided in red above. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of October 27, 2025. Successful candidates will begin attending the Corrections Academy on March 3, 2026. Successful candidates will be hired as employees of the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Listed functions, duties, responsibilities and skills are not all-inclusive; the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office. Supervising inmates to prevent altercations Maintaining accurate count and current location of all inmates Communicating effectively with other officers and inmates Demonstrating communication skills in court and other formal settings Ensuring the cleanliness of the area of assigned responsibility Performing crisis intervention functions including counseling, suicide prevention, recognizing abnormal behavior, and taking appropriate action Maintaining detailed documentation Applicant must be at least 18 years of age Applicant must be a United States citizen Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED Selected applicants will be required to sign an Employment Agreement for a 2-year time commitment in position from successful completion of the agency's field training program Applicants who do not successfully complete the academy will reimburse the Sheriff's Office for all expenses incurred Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License Upon successful completion of the academy, applicants are required to pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) state exam Applicant must pass a physical examination with drug screening and a psychological evaluation by a licensed physician All applicants must submit to a thorough background investigation in accordance with FDLE standards All applicants will be required to take a Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) and Civil Service Written Examination and must achieve a score of 70% or higher in each of the three sections (reading comprehension, problem solving and report writing) Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one-year probationary period Work may occur in a classroom, detention facility, Sheriff's Office vehicle, or field environment. Mobility, lifting up to 50 pounds, visual and dexterity requirements, hearing and communication abilities, and emotional / psychological resilience for high-stress situations. Shift work with rotating days off, including weekends, nights, holidays, overtime; may respond to critical incidents; must be able to wear and operate self-contained breathing apparatus; exposure to varied weather conditions. For questions : Seminole County Sheriff's Office, Recruitment & Selection, 2772 Depot Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773; rbutt@seminolesheriff.org; (407) 697-1142.
Overview
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for Detention Deputy Recruit (Sponsorship) for Corrections. Detention Deputies perform generalized corrections work in the care, custody, control and re-entry of sentenced and non-sentenced inmates at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. A Detention Deputy is a uniformed officer responsible for the care, custody, control and re-entry of inmates, helping provide offenders with tools to become law-abiding citizens upon release, while maintaining a consistent routine and demeanor during supervision.
Compensation and benefits
- The hourly base salary during the Corrections academy is $20.00 / hour. After completion of the Corrections Academy, the starting Detention Deputy salary is $62,004 per year ($27.73 / hour), with potential for additional holiday pay up to $3,660 for employees who work twelve-hour shifts. The Sheriff's Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System, paid medical / dental / life insurance, generous leave accrual, wellness benefits, education incentives and assistance.
Required documentation
Reference : Detention Deputy and Deputy Recruit via job descriptions.
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Requirements and commitments
Candidates must sign an agreement with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. Candidates selected must fulfill all academy requirements. Candidates that fail to complete and / or pass the academy or the State Officer Certification Exam will reimburse the Sheriff's Office for expenses incurred. All applicants must follow policy, procedures and general orders of the Sheriff's Office. Applicants must pass the BAT (Basic Abilities Test), PAT (Physical Abilities Test) and the Civil Service written exam.
Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
Detention Deputies Typical Duties
Qualifications
Regular and prompt attendance is required for this position, including scheduled work hours, required training activities, mandatory overtime, and call for service during emergencies.
Additional abilities and conditions : ability to analyze information, recall facts, read and compose reports, follow instructions, read maps, operate radio equipment, maintain weapons proficiency, and meet physical and emotional demands of the role.
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