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Until recent years, it was a fantastic place to work. Answering and dispatching 911 calls can be very stressful, but the coworkers there are great people and help when it's too much. If you are a good multitasker and enjoy helping people, dispatch is a great job for you.

With that being said, I would not work dispatch at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office until they fix their problems. The job is stressful enough on it's own, but the micromanaging and bullying absolutely kills the morale. What makes it worse is they've pulled people one by one in the past asking what the issues are, they've done a survey asking what would make it better, and when people leave they're allowed exit interviews so they can express why several people have left in just this past year. Half the people who have left this year are 5 and 10+ year veterans. Not only has none of that helped, but it seems to just poke the bear and make it worse. They seem to forget that every time they run someone off, it puts even more pressure on the ones left behind to pick up that slack, lowering the morale even more. The morale in there went from a slow decline the past few years to an absolute downward spiral.

If you do apply, just be aware. I also recommend asking how the bonus and training pay back works. If you stay the required amount of years, it's great. However if you don't...

I wasn't there long but for the time I did spend at this job (Communications department), I was expecting more. For someone who had to endure an extensive hiring process (background check, drug testing, personal/neighbor references, criticall testing, stress voice analysis), I felt the training was not supportive of someone entering this field. While it is a stressful job on its own and it seems they possess all the tools needed to teach me this job, the environment felt a bit harsh to learn under. Instead of my training being a priority, I felt the "high school drama" between co-workers and/or "rumor mill" took precedence over getting my requirements to fulfill this job. My suggestion? The other agencies in Brevard are competitive with their wages and their environments seem better. At the least, a personable, supportive, and more welcoming management/supervisory staff. If you do decide on continuing the process, make sure you READ ALL THE FINE PRINT ON WHAT YOU SIGN. Ask questions about this hiring bonus because if you do decide to leave before your contracted date, you will pay it all back with your final paycheck. Also, don't be afraid to ask questions during your interview about the job, the environment, the requirements. Employers should be transparent with their FLAWS and PROBLEMS when it comes to not keeping well qualified candidates in those jobs. 

There are alot of really good people who you will enjoy working with. There are also alot of really bad people who will make every day ag wlrl terrible. 
If you want to sit in a parking lot, write tickets, and pretty much do nothing this is the place for you (nothing wrong with that at all).
If you are proactive officer who performs traffic stops and makes felony arrests this is not the place for you. Most of the Sgt's and LT's are scared to death of any bad press and will throw you under the bus to make themselves look good under all circumstances. Don't get me wrong there are a few fantastic command staff, but the vast majority are not great. 
Here are some examples of the bad
1. Got publicity made fun of by my Sgt, LT, and a commander for having an IFAK on my patrol belt, this happened several times even after I spoke with them about why I carry it and also carrying it in a orderly manner.
2. My SGT and Lt did not want me to be proactive and would do everything they could to make me sit in a parking lot.
3. Use of force like any other agency is highly frowned upon, so if someone runs from you just let them go.
4. You will never be allowed to pursue a vehicle the flees.
5. No one at the agency really cares about each other and would not care if they never saw you again.

I worked in this position.  It's not worth it.  There are no standard operating procedures nor training procedures for this position. Management shows a lack of knowledge and understanding for the field of latent fingerprints.  Working in the field of forensic science, in any discipline, you MUST have standard operating procedures to follow.  There must be proper training and documentation of both the procedures and training. There are none of those for this position within this agency.  Don't fool yourself and think you can help them write procedures.  Management is not interested.  Skip this job and look for one with documented procedures, a documented training program, and forensic accreditation for the integrity of your forensic science career!

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great team to work with.  Everyone is very helpful.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Leaking building, roof and A/C

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Enjoyable and interesting.  Learned very much.


What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Held two positions.  Complete shift change by turn-over.  Assist fellow employees, by receiving radio calls, phone and logging information into CAD.  Monitor cameras for security.  Answer phone calls by public and other companies, assisting them in the information they require or access to buildings,  and gates.

Process inventory for inmates.  Keeping track of outgoing and incoming inmate belongings.  Answering emails, phone messages.

I am proud to be a part of this Agency and looking forward to retire in Brevard County Sheriff's Office. I enjoy my job even sometimes it is stressful and I like working with the great coworkers, officers, and supervisors around. I like to work 12 hours shift and it is convenience for me to work 7 days only in two weeks. I like to work close to home because I do not like driving long distance. On my days off, I enjoy doing taxes during the Tax Season only. So, I can work 7 full days each two weeks because I am on the same rotating two weeks schedule all the year (80 hours/ 2 weeks).The first week: I work Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday.The second week: I work Monday,Tuesday, and Friday.This is very good opportunity to work in Brevard County Sheriff's Office and have another job on the days off.

I enjoyed working at BCSO but the salaries were too low  ($10.50/hour) I couldn't survive on that . A checker at Aldi makes $12.00/hour. For having to undergo a background investigation, drug test and polygraph you would expect starting salaries to be  $15.00. Before I works as a desk officer I worked at he jail The salaries were a little better ($12.50/hour) but still, it was a hostile and dangerous environment. They should start at $15.00 or more.

The BCSO management has its problems.  At the jail, if you're not the Sargent's pet you have problems. At the precincts the work environment is more professional.
I admire the deputies for putting their lives on the line. Its a thankless job, it's dangerous and they should get more than $20/hour to do it.

The environment is so toxic with high school drama and rumors, and belittling of employees that I would go to work and leave work having anxiety and panic attacks. There was no team work or building, lazy employees that get rewarded over the hard working employees and not enough staffing to answer the many 911 calls through out the county. As well as being told to come in on your day off usually with no notice. Not to mention, its almost impossible to take any vacation time as it goes by seniority and most of the ones who have been there for a long time snatch up all of the time off. About the only positive things about working here is the retirement.  

Working at the jail every day is different. Most days are uneventful but some days can be very stressful. Coming from the military, I was able to put my leadership skills to use and also learn new leadership skills. Supervisors are very approachable and are very skilled in their management skills. In most cases I can consider them friends along with other co-workers. Most of the time work is very easy, but there are times where dealing with inmates can be very difficult. Over all the job can be very rewarding, and provides great benefits.

You will get paid to sit in front of a screen and press buttons to open doors, it doesn't get much simpler. However, the employees are mostly angry, anti-social, antagonistic people. At $14.50 an hour to press buttons for twelve hours, and great healthcare coverage and leave, the reasons to stick around don't outweigh the benefits of finding a more difficult job with equal pay.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Deputy sheriff 4 salaries reported	$22.12 per hour
Crew supervisor 4 salaries reported	$17.50 per hour
Correctional records technician 4 salaries reported	$16.74 per hour
Assistant 3 salaries reported	$19.14 per hour
It technician 3 salaries reported	$25.16 per hour

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