***Certified - Law Enforcement Deputy

About the role

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff - Law Enforcement with a hire date of December 14, 2026. If you have any questions pertaining to this position, please contact Recruiting Deputy D. Kirchgraber at dkirchgraber@pcsonet.com or Deputy B. Toles at btoles@pcsonet.com.

Responsibilities

• Pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators
• Patrols assigned areas of the County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against person or property
• Makes arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; conducts preliminary and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations
• Protects the crime scene, gathers and preserves matters of evidence, takes and records testimony; directs and coordinates activities on-site until relieved by a superior officer; assists detectives in specialized investigations
• Transports arrested individuals to jail, and prepares offense and case reports and investigative information for evidence for court
• Serves warrants, capias, court orders and other legal processes; locates and arrests persons wanted on warrants or court orders
• Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons to traffic law violators; reports unsafe road conditions; directs the flow of traffic when required; investigates traffic accidents
• Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed investigation and follow-up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court
• Affords assistance in the training of personnel
• Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Certification of completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida
• Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License (minimum Class E)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices
• Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Pinellas County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County
• Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports
• Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators of crimes
• Ability to render physical assistance

Skills

• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions
• Ability to work closely with others as a team
• Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports
• Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously with the public
• Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims and perpetrators of crimes
• Ability to render physical assistance

Benefits

• Signing Bonus: $5,000 with 3+ years Certified Law Enforcement experience
• Relocation Stipend: $3,000 from out-of-state, $500 from Manatee, Hillsborough, Pasco or Hernando Counties, $1,500 from all other Florida locations
• First time newly employed Law Enforcement Officers in the State of Florida may be eligible for an additional bonus up to $5,000 through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity while funding is available
• With less than 3 years Certified Law Enforcement experience, eligible to receive: Signing Bonus = $3,000
• 10% shift differential for night shift

Pay

• 1 year = $69,649
• 2 years = $70,345
• 3 years = $71,223
• 4 years = $72,114
• 5+ years = $73,374

Schedule

This position requires members to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays according to their assigned shift and based on agency need. Are you available to work this schedule?

Additional Information

• To remain in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office must determine if it is necessary and/or possible to provide reasonable accommodations to all potential employees. Ensure you have read and thoroughly understood the job description and requirements of the position for which you are applying.
• The minimum age requirement for Detention Deputy is 19 years old and for Law Enforcement Deputy is 21 years old.
• Are you a citizen of the United States?
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony, regardless of whether the sentence was suspended, adjudication withheld, you pled no contest, or the conviction was sealed or expunged?
• Within the last twelve (12) months, have you been arrested or charged with a felony or misdemeanor?