Deputy Sheriff-Detention-TEA

Minimum Requirements The Broward Sheriff's Office is now offering condensed testing for out of area candidates. Human Resources will schedule and coordinate the selection process within a short time frame to minimize travel. Applicants are responsible for all travel expenses. DO NOT SUBMIT THE ON-LINE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE CORRECTIONS CRIMINAL JUSTICE BASIC ABILITIES TEST (CJBAT) OR THE FLORIDA BASIC ABILITIES TEST (FBAT) AND THE PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST AND HAVE ATTAINED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS LISTED BELOW. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTING THE ONLINE APPLICATION: CJBAT or FBAT Physical Agility Test Results from Broward College (within the last 6 months) Certified "entire" driving history If ever arrested, submit official court disposition, police report, and written statement for review DD214 Member 4 form (if claiming Veterans' Preference) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age of 18 years. United States citizen prior to application. High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required. Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All candidates must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation (F.S.S. 943.13). If ever arrested, candidates must submit official court documents and police reports with the application. A written statement explaining the arrest and the outcome must also be attached to the application for review. Official court documents can be obtained from the Clerk of the Court in the county in which the incident occurred. Documents must be submitted with your application. Must successfully pass the Corrections Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) or Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) prior to submitting an application. T est results must be submitted with the application. Must successfully pass the PHYSICAL AGILITY test prior to submitting an application. T est results must be submitted with the application. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must provide a DD214 Member 4 form to the online application. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history. Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County. Three (3) year, seven (7) year, and online Florida driving history records will not be accepted. If you have possessed a driver's license in any other state in the past 7 years you will need to submit an "entire" driving history from that state. For non-Florida driving histories, please contact that state's division of motor vehicles The search date for all driving histories must be within one month of the date the application for employment is received by the Bureau of Human Resources. To view information on obtaining the required Certified Department of Motor Vehicles "entire" driving history, please click on the following link: Driving History (in-person) OR Driving History (online) To view additional information on the required CJBAT and Physical Agility tests, please visit the Broward College Institute of Public Safety Testing Center website: Testing Center To view the Broward College Physical Fitness Preparation Guide, please click on the following link: Physical Fitness Preparation Guide Nature of Work This is entry level work which provides the opportunity for practical experience and broad exposure to the fundamentals of detention functions within the Department of Detention of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. Work involves attending a Corrections Academy intended to provide preparatory training for a career in detention. Position participates in training programs and performs varied routine and technical non-sworn tasks in support of sworn detention functions. Employees in this classification receive supervision and administrative direction from a supervisor. Emphasis is placed on training the incumbent for continued employment within the agency. Performs related work as directed. All cadets attending the Broward College Institute of Public Safety must successfully attain a minimum score of 75% on at least one Physical Profile test. Failure to attain the 75% score on one of the Physical Profile tests will result in the cadet's removal from the Academy and potential separation of employment from BSO. Essential Functions/Physical Requirements The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Attends a Corrections Academy intended to provide preparatory training for a career in detention. Participates in training programs and performs varied routine and technical non-sworn tasks in support of detention functions. Instills an understanding and appreciation of the criminal justice system and the professional ethics applied to detention. Participates in varied routine and technical non-sworn tasks involving the supervision and control of detainees; enforcement of security rules, regulations and procedures; and the provision of services and information to detainees. May operate an agency vehicle when appropriate. Performs related duties as directed. Depending on functional area of assignment, the following physical requirements may apply: Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneelin