Deputy Sheriff Cadet BRC#178

A training position involving attendance at a recognized law enforcement academy for the express purpose of becoming an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff. This position requires commitment, diligence, and initiative. Work is performed under the supervision of the Training Bureau Sergeants and the Judicial Services and Training Division Commander. Performance is evaluated through observation and grades obtained. Attend and successfully complete a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Basic Law Enforcement Certification course Pass the FDLE state certification examination Meet all standards required for employment as an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff *This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and/or responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job functions or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School / GED Required Associate's Degree Preferred Bachelor's Degree Preferred Preferred Major(s): Criminal Justice, Psychology, or other related field EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must have a total of two (2) years combination experiences in post-secondary education, military, corrections, or law enforcement or two (2) years post high school full time continuous employment with a single employer (self- employment or contract work does not satisfy this requirement). CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING: Current, valid Florida driver’s license OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Must be 21 years of age Must be a citizen of the United States Must live within twenty (20) air miles of the nearest Alachua County line to be permitted to drive their agency-issued vehicle home, once fully certified Must be willing to enter into a pre-employment agreement regarding length of ACSO employment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Sit/stand for extended periods of time See/hear at a normal range Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently Ambulate independently Lift/carry 150 pounds Push/pull moderate to heavy loads Bend and squat Manual dexterity Drive a vehicle Pass ACSO’s standard Physical Agility Test as required Pass ACSO’s Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required Pass ACSO’s various driving tests as required Pass all other courses/training as mandated by ACSO and/or FCJSTC Ability to learn material presented at the academy Ability to analyze problems quickly and effectively Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles/procedures to solve practical problems Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to comprehend and follow instructions and orders Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling