CAREER INFORMATION NIGHT
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OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
*$10,000 sign-on bonus for new or transferring Deputy Sheriffs*
DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION:
In addition to the general application questions, all applicants must upload the following documentation for their application to be evaluated:
1. Birth Certificate
2. Driver’s License
3. Social Security Card
4. High School, GED or College Diploma, OR high school or college transcripts showing the graduation date
5. Notarized Background Investigation Waiver CJSTC # 58:
6. DD-214 Member 4 (only if the applicant served in the military)
7. Name change documents (if your official name has changed since birth - usually a marriage license, marriage certificate or divorce decree)
8. A fully documented work history for the last five years (2021 – 2025), including company name, city, state, name of supervisor and their contact information for each position you’ve held in the last five years.
Additional information about OCSO’s Deputy Sheriff positions is available here: Deputy Sheriff | Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
*Please reach out with any questions about the position, required documentation or other concerns to [email protected].*
This position is a Panama schedule with rotation every 3 months, must be able to work 12 hour shifts.
*The annual rate of pay is based on the patrol schedule which includes overtime.*
The duties of this position require a constitutional law enforcement officer, requiring the regular bearing of firearms. Preserves law and order and protect life and property. Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to complaints involving drunkenness, domestic disturbances, fires, theft, as well as other felony and misdemeanor violations of law. Make interpretations of state law and county ordinances. Must assist Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies as well as other divisions of the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
FOR OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED OR MILITARY MEMBERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
Duties
- Patrol Okaloosa County to preserve the peace, prevent and discover criminal acts and to enforce all the laws of the State of Florida and applicable Federal regulations
- Conduct preliminary investigations, including but not limited to, protecting and collecting evidence, interviewing complainants, witnesses and suspects involved in crimes
- Prepares a variety of written reports concerning involvement in the duties assigned
- Prepares criminal complaints to initiate the arrest of violators
- Involved in traffic control and in certain instances the investigation of motor vehicle crashes
- Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the use of firearms, including pistol and shotgun
- Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency;
- Must be able to work flexible hours, any overtime scheduled or unscheduled, or on call.
- Must have the ability to follow directives and policies of the agency;
- Performs related duties as necessary.
Qualifications
- Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
- Valid Florida Driver's License
- High School Diploma/GED
- Minimum Age of 19 Years
- US Citizen
- Must not have been convicted of any felony; or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
- Must not have any misdemeanor conviction, including a plea of nolo contendere, within the last five years for any of the following:
- Battery, including Domestic Violence Battery.
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
- Theft.
- Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of a Deputy Sheriff
Standards to Perform Essential Job Functions
Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to safely operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to operate radio equipment, computer, copier, fax and telephone. Must be able to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist, requiring full use of lower extremities and back muscles. Must be able to bend legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s). Must be able to bend body downward and forward by bending legs and spine. Must be able to move about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Must be able to reach, extending hand(s) in any direction. Must be able to handle, seize, hold, grab, turn, or otherwise work with hand(s). Must be able to stand at least 50% of the time. Must be able to lift 60 pounds or more.Must be able to drag 150 pounds 100 feet. Must be able to maintain personal fitness.
Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability to speak before groups, articulate ideas, and effectively communicate the stated objectives in a well planned, organized and clear manner.
Language Abilities: Must be able to speak with clarity, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others. Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles and to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor and to acquire knowledge of topics related to essential job functions.
Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with the public. Must be able to control large crowds. Requires dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in difficult situations. The employee may be subject to danger or risk when working in extreme atmospheric conditions or near biohazards.
Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear; (talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; Hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to hear and understand communications through a telephone and over a radio.
Written Communication: Display the ability to write a minimum of one complete paragraph that is legible and can be understood by a reasonably intelligent adult. Requires the ability to enter data into computer and prepare reports, correspondence, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
Vision: Peripheral vision or side vision is the ability to see objects and movement outside of the direct line of vision and may be needed to stop any potential conflicts that may occur.
TATTOOS & JEWELRY
Jewelry and body ornamentation that detracts from professional appearance is prohibited, with specific guidelines for visible jewelry, earrings, and rings, as well as restrictions on body piercings. It strictly regulates visible tattoos, brands, and body modifications, prohibiting those that are excessive, offensive, discriminatory, or harmful to the organization’s reputation, while also requiring employees to conceal prohibited ornamentation, as necessary.
FACIAL HAIR
Deputies must maintain neatly trimmed facial hair, with mustaches conforming to natural lip lines and prohibited from extreme styles, while beards are permitted only for undercover assignments or with approved medical waivers. Medical waivers require licensed documentation and must adhere to grooming standards, ensuring facial hair is no longer than ¼ inch and appears neat and professional.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Rotating shift
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $63,554.40 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently a Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the United States
Work Location: In person
