Deputy Sheriff

Deputy Sheriff (Please note: This posting is for individuals who have law enforcement experience and currently meet the requirements for certification as outlined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement) Posting Closes: TBD Tentative Class Start: October 2026 Starting Salary: $26.65 hourly, $59,589.40 annually (based on 12-hour scheduling) Starting pay is determined based on qualifications and verified prior law enforcement experience. Applicants with full-time sworn experience may qualify for advanced step placement. Sign-on bonuses are available for full-time road patrol assignments, based on verified experience: 2-4 years $5,000; 5-7 years $10,000; 8+ years $15,000. All compensation determinations are subject to verification of experience and approval in accordance with agency policy. Hours: Rotating 12-hour schedule every four (4) months � weekends, evenings, and holidays. Training: All newly hired certified Deputy Sheriff�s (regardless of experience) must go through New Deputy Training (NDT). This training will cover all high liability areas, including driving, shooting, defensive tactics, and agency policies and procedures. After successful completion of NDT, new hires must complete and pass Deputy Training Officer (DTO) training before receiving an assignment. General Description: Under general supervision of a Law Enforcement Sergeant, or designee, performs general law enforcement work of average difficulty and responsibility in the preservation and protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. All assignments involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law enforcement function and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision. Deputy exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties and in emergency situations. Minimum Qualifications: Requirement to meet the standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13 Must be nineteen (19) years of age A Citizen of the United States Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver�s License (minimum Class E) High School graduation or equivalent No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or a false statement No dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States Fingerprints on file with the employing agency Passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specification established by the Commission Good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission Applicants will undergo a polygraph, psychological examination Must successfully complete the Volusia Sheriff�s Office Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) Background Screening: This position will require an extensive background investigation and drug screening. TOBACCO POLICY: It is this organization�s policy that individuals hired into special risk positions may not use any form of tobacco at any time, whether on or off duty, as a condition of employment. Candidates must be nicotine-free by the time of pre-employment physical/drug examination, including nicotine-containing products used in tobacco replacement therapies. Essential Functions: Testify at trials, hearings or Grand juries Testify at deposition Serve subpoenas Serve injunctions for protection Serve Baker Acts � courts ordered Prepare original and supplemental reports Maintain issued equipment Maintain firearms Inspect and maintain patrol vehicle Maintain attendance records File complaint affidavits/notice to appear Review Statutes, ordinances, directives Review *BOLOs, requests, agreements Maintain notes of warnings, arrests, contacts Update, maintain, review manuals, files Prepare correspondence Collect latent fingerprints P…