Corrections Deputy Recruit - Academy Sponsorship *$5,000 bonus

Job Description

Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to a corrections academy hosted at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Training Range. We are looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become a Corrections Deputy.

$5,000.00 BONUS - Trainees who are attending an academy or equivalency of training program shall become eligible for the one-time $5,000.00 bonus upon successful completion of the Corrections Academy, passing of the state exam, and promotion to a Certified Corrections Deputy.

In addition to an exciting and challenging career opportunity with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office we participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and offers an excellent retirement program.

CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ANNUAL PAY: $$58,115.20.

Position Duties

This is a trainee-level classification in which candidates are expected to successfully complete the Basic Corrections Officer Academy and pass the State Officer Certification Exam. Candidates will then be reclassified as a Corrections Deputy.

Separation from employment and reimbursement of tuition fees will result if:

• Recruit withdraws from the academy or is terminated by academy authorities
• Recruit fails to complete the academy for any reason
• Recruit fails to pass the State Officer Certification Exam
• Recruit voluntarily resigns
• Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified corrections deputy for BCSO or fails to fulfill their three-year contract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Corrections Deputy.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have not been convicted of a felony

Additional Information

The Selection Process Includes:

• Online application
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Oral Review Board & Conditional Job Offer
• Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination
• Psiological assessment
• FDLE Medical exam & drug screen (to be completed after conditional offer)

Permanent Full-time Employees receive the following benefits:

• 96 hours of vacation accrual per year (Increases based on years of service)
• 96 hours of sick time accrual per year (unlimited carryover)
• 11 paid holidays per year
• 60 hours of personal leave per year
• Medical/Prescription insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan
• Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay
• Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only)
• Workout facilities
• Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position)
• Weapon (dependent on position)
• Up to $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)