Law
Enforcement Opportunities
• Uniformed
Patrol
• Fugitive/Warrants
• Criminal Investigations
• Court Security
• Criminal Intelligence
• Community Relations
• Narcotics
• Traffic Enforcement
• School Resource/DARE
• Community Policing
• Training
The following specialty
areas are additional assignments to the above listed job areas
(several of these specialty areas entitle the officer to monthly
assignment pay):
• K-9 Deputy
• SWAT
• Field Training
• Dive Team
• Hostage Negotiations Team
• Aviation Observer
• Marine
QUALIFICATIONS
To be considered for
employment with the Escambia Sheriff’s Office, candidates
must meet the following minimum qualifications:
• 21 years of
age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must not currently use, or have used, tobacco products
within the last six months
• Successful completion of a law enforcement course of
study from an academy approved by the Florida Department of
Law Enforcement and passing grade on the Florida Officer Certification
Examination
• Successful completion of a background investigation,
which includes, but is not limited to: employment background,
credit, driving, criminal records, and substance abuse
• Successful completion of a truth detection examination
• Successful completion of a physical/medical examination
by a county appointed physician
• Ability to obtain a Florida Operator’s License
upon offer of employment
• Vision abilities required include: close vision, peripheral
vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• United States Citizen
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor
involving perjury or false statement
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any
of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Have good moral character as defined by Florida Statutes
943.13
EMPLOYMENT
PROCESS
The employment process
with the Escambia Sheriff’s Office includes the following:
• Physical Abilities
Test
• Firearms Qualification
• Oral Interview
• Truth Detection
• Physical Examination
• Psychological Examination
• Drug Screening
TRAINING
To help officers keep
abreast of the ever-changing law enforcement technologies and
techniques the Escambia Sheriff’s Office offers on-going
training opportunities. Initially, officers go through the Field
Training Program which consists of a four-phase, 44-day curriculum
to train new deputies in the policies and procedures of the
Escambia Sheriff’s Office. Continuing in-house training
programs are offered and designed to enhance officer’s
skills and knowledge and to meet mandatory retaining requirements
of the State of Florida. The Escambia Sheriff’s Office
also offers a tuition reimbursement program to assist employees
in furthering their career interests through area educational
institutions. Additionally, a fully equipped health/fitness
facility is furnished to help officers reach and maintain their
peak physical condition.
SALARIES
ADVANCEMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
As officers gain experience
and training, they have the opportunity to advance to higher
levels of responsibility with increased pay. The career progression
is as follows:
• Deputy Sheriff
Trainee
• Deputy Sheriff
• Deputy 1st Class
• Senior Deputy
• Master Deputy
• Sergeant
• Lieutenant
• Captain
• Major
Apply
Online:
www.escambiaso.com
Escambia Sheriff’s Office
1700 West Leonard Street
Pensacola, FL 32501
An
Equal Opportunity Employer
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