Academy Sponsorship - Deputy Sheriff Recruit

About the role

CCSO is looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become a deputy sheriff with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to the law enforcement academy at Withlacoochee Technical College (WTC). Successful candidates will be under contract with CCSO for a total of three years from their hire date. Successful candidates are eligible for the Florida State $5,000 recruitment bonus for new or out-of-state Law Enforcement officers.

Responsibilities

• Communications Officer: serve as the critical first point of contact for the public requesting emergency and non-emergency assistance; receive, prioritize, process, and dispatch all incoming calls for service involving law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and public safety personnel and resources throughout the county; utilize emergency communication technologies; exercise sound judgement; multitask; demonstrate emotional resilience; adhere strictly to agency policies and legal standards while maintaining public safety standards.
• Deputy Sheriff: protect life and property; enforce laws; maintain order throughout Citrus County; emphasize community policing by building relationships with residents, businesses, and organizations to foster trust and safety; respond to emergencies; conduct investigations; ensure public safety through proactive patrol and engagement.
• Public Service Officer: provide support to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office by performing non-sworn duties that promote public safety and community engagement; respond to non-emergency calls; assist in administrative tasks; support sworn personnel in delivering services that enhance trust and foster positive relationships within the community.
• Senior Accountant III: oversee complex financial activities and ensure accounting integrity of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office; oversee staff accounting work to ensure accuracy and consistency; audit and record financial transactions; perform financial analysis across multiple funds; apply high level of expertise in accounting principles; employ analytical thinking; collaborate effectively across departments to support strategic decision making.

Requirements

• Excellent work history.
• Aspiration to become a deputy sheriff with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

Skills

• Emergency communication technologies operation.
• Sound judgement and decision‑making.
• Mult