What Manatee County Sheriff pays
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$117,099
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Open jobs at Manatee County Sheriff
Law Enforcement Deputy
FLOpen$77,522starting- $77,522starting
Requirements
From the department's postings- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsIf you are certified in Law Enforcement in another state, federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years break in Law Enforcement certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy and you qualify for an Out-Of State Equivalency.
- Schedulerotating shift schedules
How Manatee County Sheriff compares nearby
All 13 Sarasota & Bradenton agencies1 nearby department starts higher than Manatee County Sheriff.
| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Manatee County | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manatee County Sheriff | Hiring | $77,522 | — | None | |
| Bradenton PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Palmetto PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Longboat Key PD | Hiring | $78,430 | +$908 | $5,000 | |
| Bradenton Beach PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| North Port PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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