***Upcoming: Recruit - Law Enforcement Deputy

Nature of Work

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will be accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff Recruit – Law Enforcement beginning July 27, 2026 through September 21, 2026, with a hire date of January 18, 2027. 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.

Qualifications

• 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
• College credits from a regionally accredited college that includes English Comp I OR successfully pass the PERT administered by St. Petersburg College (SPC)
• Pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for Law Enforcement
• Pass the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office new hire physical assessment
• Successful completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of Florida
• Upon completion of training, must obtain certification by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License (minimum Class E)
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to meet requirements of the SEPSI Academy in all high liability areas (firearms, defensive tactics, firefighting)
• Ability to learn and apply modern law enforcement principles and practices
• Ability to learn the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Pinellas County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County
• Ability to learn General Orders and standard operating procedures
• 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
• Skilled in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from individuals who may be injured and/or highly emotional
• Ability to adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity and to keep your private life unsullied as an example to all
• Ability to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act

Physical Abilities

• Requires satisfactory medical standards as stated on FDLE form CJSTC 75A, agency medical physical clearance form, and the following:
• Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
• Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist
• Ability to perceive sounds at normal voice range and sounds transmitted by radio and sirens
• Ability to maintain a level of physical conditioning to be able to physically subdue, restrain, and apprehend law violators
• Ability to meet requirements of periodic in-service training in all high liability areas (firearms, defensive tactics, A.S.P., tactical driving)
• Ability to operate authorized revolver or semi-automatic handguns designated by the agency from a standing, crouching, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with accuracy; essentials for this requirement shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: grip, stance, sighting under various lighting conditions, trigger control, body positioning, drawing techniques and loading/unloading
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license (minimum Class E)
• Ability to utilize standard vehicle emergency equipment; ability to use mirrors for safe vehicle operation
• Ability to properly identify colors utilized in descriptions
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full and part-time employees. To view the PCSO Benefits Guide click here.