Deputy Sheriff

About the role

The Communications Officer serves as the critical first point of contact for the public requesting emergency and non-emergency assistance and is responsible for receiving, prioritizing, processing, and dispatching all incoming calls for service involving law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and public safety personnel and resources throughout the county.

This is a high-responsibility position requiring the utilization of emergency communication technologies, sound judgement, multitasking ability, emotional resilience, and strict adherence to agency policies and legal standards while always maintaining public safety standards.

The Deputy Sheriff is responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing laws, and maintaining order throughout Citrus County. This role emphasizes community policing by building relationships with residents, businesses, and organizations to foster trust and safety.

The Public Service Officer provides support to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office by performing non-sworn duties that promote public safety and community engagement. This position responds to non-emergency calls, assists in administrative tasks, and supports sworn personnel in delivering services that enhance trust and fosters positive relationships within the community.

The Senior Accountant III position plays a pivotal role in overseeing complex financial activities and ensuring the accounting integrity of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office. This position demands a high level of expertise in accounting principles, analytical thinking, and effective collaboration across departments to support strategic decision making.

Responsibilities

• 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 while maintaining public safety standards.
• Protect life and property, enforce laws, and maintain order throughout Citrus County.
• Build relationships with residents, businesses, and organizations to foster trust and safety through community policing.
• Respond to emergencies, conduct investigations, and ensure public safety through proactive patrol and engagement.
• Respond to non-emergency calls and assist in administrative tasks.
• Support sworn personnel in delivering services that enhance trust and foster positive relationships within the community.
• Oversee staff accounting work to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Audit and record financial transactions.
• Perform financial analysis across multiple funds.