Public Service Aide

Job Description

The Public Service Aide position is limited to individuals seeking to attend the Basic Law Enforcement Academy with Brevard County Sheriff’s Office within two (2) years. Public Service Aides are non-sworn, unarmed civilian employees with no arrest or enforcement powers. They perform a variety of duties in support of certified law enforcement personnel.

Position Duties

• Interacts with the general public while responding to non-emergency and non-in-progress calls via telephone and in person.
• Interviews victims and witnesses and writes case reports.
• Affords assistance with front desk duties as needed.
• Delivers evidence and supplies to and from the Precinct.
• Responsible for organizing and stocking Precinct supplies.
• Performs routine office tasks such as typing, filing, faxing, telephoning and photocopying.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Requires High School Diploma or GED, and formal training, special courses, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in Law Enforcement, Corrections, Criminal Justice or a closely related field.
• Must successfully pass the Physical Abilities Test Test for Law Enforcement.
• Compliance with requirement to adhere to uniformed dress code criteria.
• Possess a valid Florida Driver's License (must be maintained during employment).
• Must obtain Notary Public upon hire.
• No felony convictions. Criminal activity in which applicant has been convicted of, pled guilty to, or entered a plea of nolo contender to any felony charge, or been involved in any prosecution diversion program as adjudicated for a felony crime committed will be permanently disqualified. Felony arrests will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
• No misdemeanor convictions within the last 3 years from the date of initial application or any misdemeanors involving perjury or false reports ever.

Additional Information

• The Selection Process Includes:
• Online application
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Oral Review Board & Conditional Offer
• Criminal Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination
• Psychological assessment
• FDEL Medical exam & drug screen (to be completed after conditional offer)

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)
• $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)