Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Veterans Preference Description While in the Deputy Trainee status, the employee participates and engages in a formal, full-time Law Enforcement Academy and in-house training and assigned work activities specifically designed and chosen to train and indoctrinate the individual in the field of law enforcement. Work is performed under the immediate, daily supervision and guidance of a higher-level officer and/or academy instructor. The position reports to the MCSO Training Division Commander.

Examples of Duties:

Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics". Abide by the MCSO Code of Conduct and all Operations Directives and all local, state, and federal laws. Maintain a passing grade with coursework, student deliverables and physical fitness requirements during the Law Enforcement Academy. Maintain an alert and business-like and professional manner, and a military bearing in the classroom, during field training and when in the community at all times. Perform any additional duties that may be required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situations.

JOB PREREQUISITES

High School diploma or GED. Must be a minimum of 19 years of age by the time of graduation from the Law Enforcement Academy due to State of Florida requirements. Ability to register as a student at the College of Central Florida or an approved CJSTC approved certified training center within the state of Florida. This clearance is from all financial obligations (debts) with any regionally accredited U.S. college, university of school of higher learning (beyond high school) as determined by the College of Central Florida. Complete the MCSO competitive selection process for the position including medical physical, drug screening and psychological assessments. Ability to perform the essential functions of a full-time law enforcement academy recruit. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License fo required travel. Be able to communicate information both orally and in writing due to nature of the job. Ability to interact and communicate with academy instructors, faculty, fellow students. Ability to demonstrate teamwork skills. Ability to analyze situations and determine a proper course of action. Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency situations. Ability to cope with situations with respect to rights of others. Ability to develop skill in use and care of firearms. Ability to develop emergency vehicle operations skills. Employer may have other requirements. Employer conducts background check, fingerprinting, motor vehicle record check and drug screen.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Maintain a valid Florida driver's license for required travel. Successfully perform duties as a full-time student in a Basic Police Recruit School in the State of Florida. Maintain an alert and business-like and professional manner, dress and a military bearing in the classroom, during field training and when in the community at all times. Maintain a satisfactory performance demonstrated by a passing grade average for the academy, on student deliverables and by meeting physical fitness requirements during the Law Enforcement Academy. Within 30 days of graduation from the LEO Academy, take and pass the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) examination for Certified Law Enforcement Officers. Required to make a 3-year employment commitment to Marion County Sheriff's Office at the time of selection as a Deputy Trainee. This commitment period will begin on the date the Deputy Trainee/Patrol Deputy I is successfully released following the MCSO Patrol Deputy Field Training Program.

Typical Qualifications:

WORKING CONDITIONS

Various indoor and outdoor environments. Subject to exposure to severe weather conditions. Although principally a daytime schedule of work, some nights, weekend or shift work can be required, including holidays and weekends. Hazards include all dangers associated with law enforcement training, including possible severe physical injury or death. Both physical and mental stress is present.

ADA:

Physical and dexterity requirements: The job requires performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling, must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing an inmate resisting physical control in close quarters. Must be able to qualify with agency firearms requiring two hands and arms with associated fine dexterity movements. The job requires the ability to climb stairs on a frequent recurring basis in a routine and/or emergency environment. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods of time.

Environmental hazards:

The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog, and other tropical weather conditions. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids, noise, solvents, heights, machinery, slippery and uneven surfaces, and traffic hazards.

Sensory requirements:

In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at a distance of fifteen feet.

Work Schedule:

Full time

Salary:

$51,387.69 annually. The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. For instructions on how to apply, please click on the green "Apply" button.