Program Terms and Conditions

The selected applicant agrees to attend all classes and labs required to successfully pass the curricula of the Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Academy and pass the FDLE state of Florida certification examination. During periods of class recess, the selected applicant agrees to perform various duties for the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO).

Note:Â Selected candidates must be able to pay for the Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy tuition and fees via self-sponsorshipÂ or, if applicable use their GI Bill. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office shall not be responsible for any BLE costs.Â Once the applicant passes all portions of the BCSO background process and is approved for hire, they will be under contract with the agency for a total of three years from their hire date.Â Selected candidate's salary and benefits,Â as described in this job posting, will be provided by BCSO while attending BLE. Upon graduation from the academy and becoming a state certified officer, the selected candidate's status will be re-classified from a Deputy Sheriff Trainee to a Deputy Sheriff, and includes the appropriate salary increase.

You must be currently registered or enrolled at a Basic Law Enforcement Academy within the state of Florida, and completed/passed the state required CJBAT for law enforcement in order to qualify for this position.Â

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This is a trainee-level classification in which incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Basic Law Enforcement (BLE) Academy and will ultimately receive the recommendation of the Sheriff to either be promoted to Deputy Sheriff or may be terminated from the position.

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Termination Includes

Recruit withdraws from the academy or is terminated by academy authorities
Recruit fails to complete the academy
Recruit fails to obtain law enforcement officer certification from FDLE
Recruit voluntarily resigns
Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified law enforcement officer for the BCSO, or fails to fulfill their three yearÂ contract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Deputy Sheriff.

When trainees are not actively engaged in academy courses, they will perform various office-related duties, training exercises and observation events duringÂ or after business hours.

Regular, dependable, and punctual attendance is a requirement for this position.

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Must be actively enrolled in a law enforcement academy and be 20 years of age by the date of graduation
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

The Selection Process Includes

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

During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of law enforcement and correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,Â sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members, their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. Â ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Â Females are encouraged to apply.Â

Position open until filled.Â

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