**Lateral Entry*** Law Enforcement Officer

About the role

This individual is responsible for providing law enforcement service in the neighborhoods of Flagler County. They are expected to operate within a work environment driven by both community and intelligence lead policing. Deputy Sheriffs act under the color of the authority of the Sheriff and provide those services that support the programs and policies without close supervision. Deputy Sheriffs provide calm responses under volatile circumstances and must constantly remember that their personal actions reflect on the whole of the agency and the Sheriff.

Responsibilities

• This individual is responsible for providing law enforcement service in the neighborhoods of Flagler County. They are expected to operate within a work environment driven by both community and intelligence lead policing. Deputy Sheriffs act under the color of the authority of the Sheriff and provide those services that support the programs and policies without close supervision. Deputy Sheriffs provide calm responses under volatile circumstances and must constantly remember that their personal actions reflect on the whole of the agency and the Sheriff.

Requirements

• Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma recognized by the State of Florida;
• Must be currently Florida Certified in Law Enforcement or a Certified Law Enforcement Officer eligible for an Equivalency of Training (EOT);
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement;
• Must not have received a dishonorable or general discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces;
• Must show capabilities of performing the minimum standards appropriate to this agency;
• Must have or be able to obtain and hold a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

$26.96/HR AND UP TO $15,000 IN INCENTIVES

Schedule

Not specified.