Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Law
Enforcement Application
Support
Staff Application
DEPUTY
SHERIFF
Brief Description of Duties:
The duties of this position require a constitutional law
enforcement officer, requiring the regular bearing of arms and
be
proficient in their use. Patrols areas of Okaloosa County to preserve peace,
prevent and discover criminal acts. Respond to calls for service and
prepare written reports concerning involvement in the duties assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
*Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer.
*Valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record.
*High School Diploma/GED.
*Must be at least 21 years of age.
*US Citizen.
*Not convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false
statement as an adult. Good moral character as determined by a background
investigator.
*Pass Physical Agility Test.
*Qualify with a semi-automatic handgun.
*Do not use tobacco products.
*Must be able to perform the essential functions of a deputy sheriff.
Hiring Process:
Physical agility test, firearms qualification, writing skills test, background investigation, oral interview board, medical exam, drug screening, and polygraph test. Final selection is based on the availability of positions.
Effective October 1, 2008
Starting Salary: $33,592
COMMUNICATIONS
OFFICERS
Brief Description of Duties:
Responsible for answering emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, law enforcement agencies and other sources. Operate a radio console and a computer. Must be able to sit for 7+ hours.
Minimum Qualifications:
*High School Diploma/GED.
*Valid Florida driver's license.
*Must be at least 21 years of age.
*Must be able to type 30-40 words per minute.
*Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Hiring Process:
Typing test, background investigation, drug screen and polygraph test. Final selection is based on the availability of positions.
Work Location:
Sheriff's Office Communications
Center
2110 PJ Adams Parkway, Crestview, FL 32536
Effective October 1, 2008
Starting Salary:
$28,080
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office provides equal
access and equal opportunity in employment and services and does not
discriminate. Preference is given to certain veterans and their spouses as
provided by Florida Statute 295.
BENEFITS: (Full Time Employees)
*Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short Term Disability
Insurance
*Employee Assistance Program
*Florida State Retirement System
*Annual leave, sick leave and paid Holidays
*Deferred Compensation Plan
*Tuition Reimbursement
Application
Process:
Equal
Employment
Please Note: Hiring process is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, which includes drug screening, polygraph and medical physical.
Law Enforcement Training programs are currently available at the following addresses:
Michael Dwyer
Criminal Justice Selection Center
5230 West Hwy. 98
Panama City, FL 32401
Office: (850) 769-1551 ext. 5608
mdwyer@gulfcoast.edu
http://www.gc.cc.fl.us
Brian Shonk
Northwest Florida State College Criminal Justice Training Center
100 College Boulevard, Building Q
Niceville, FL 32578
Office: (850) 729-5378
E-mail:
shonkb@nwfstatecollege.edu
CONTACT: THE OKALOOSA COUNTY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE 
HUMAN RESOURCES
1250 N. EGLIN PARKWAY
SHALIMAR, FL 32579
(850) 651-7410
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
1250 North Eglin Parkway
Shalimar, FL 32579
(850) 651-7400