Academy Sponsorship - Deputy Sheriff Recruit:MM:92:T3

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Veterans Preference General Description:

CCSO is looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become a deputy sheriff with the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of

PAID SPONSORSHIPS

to the law enforcement academy at Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC). Successful candidates will be under contract with CCSO for a total of three (3) years from their hire date.

THIS IS FOR ENROLLMENT IN THE WTC POLICE ACADEMY STARTING IN JANUARY 2027. DEPUTY SHERIFF

Citrus County Sheriff's Office

STARTING PAY RATE

$24.04/hour ($50,003.20 annually)

JOB LOCATION

Citrus County, FL

ESSENTIAL EXPECTATIONS

To pass a Competency Assessment Test and Physical Abilities Test prior to the start of the Academy To pass the WTC required Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) to qualify for police academy admission To pass WTC's Academy program To pass the Florida State Officer Certification Exam To perform various administrative duties, training exercises and observation events when not engaged in academy courses Regular, dependable, prepared, and punctual attendance required Employer has dress code. Acts in a professional manner demonstrating helpful and courteous behavior Be available to immediately start, complete, and successfully pass all portions of our agency background process prior to the start of the academy as described below under the selection process Commute to and from the academy daily according to the class schedule All CCSO employees are considered "essential emergency workers" and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be 19 years of age at the completion of the academy Must have the legal right to work in the United States Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License required for work-related purposes Must have a High School diploma or GED Must not have been convicted of any felony Must not have used, tried, tasted, experimented or possessed any illegal controlled substances in the last 12 months OR Schedule I or II substance within the last five years at the time of the application

SELECTION PROCESS INCLUDES

On-line application Competency Assessment Test Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Agency Ride Along (optional) Oral Board Review interview Background Investigation and Employment Checks Truth Verification Exam (CVSA) FDLE Medical exam and drug screen Psychological assessment

BENEFITS

Deputy Sheriff Recruits receive full-time CCSO benefits which include medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, access to CCSO gym, Florida Retirement System Eligible for the Florida State $5,000 bonus program for new LE officers and out-of-state recruits

Contact:

Human Resources at (352) 341-7429 or humanresources@sheriffcitrus.org for more information. Citrus County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All hires, transfers, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Drug-Free Workplace For instructions on how to apply for consideration, click the green "apply" button.