ALACHUA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
OPEN POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Alachua County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position described below. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Bureau.
POSITION TITLE: DETENTION OFFICER RECRUIT – DEPARTMENT OF THE JAIL
HOURS: Full-time (typically 40 hours per week).
SALARY: Starting Salary $25.4808/hourly plus annual education incentive: Associate’s $636, Bachelor’s $1,044, Master’s $1,536 plus State Incentive for Career Development Courses up to $1,560. Bi-weekly pay period.
DESCRIPTION: A training position involving attendance at a recognized Correctional academy for the express purpose of becoming an Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer/Detention Deputy. This position requires commitment, diligence and initiative.
BENEFITS: Detention Officer Recruits will wear a training uniform and safety equipment provided by the Sheriff’s Office. Florida State Retirement, Employer contributes up to 85% towards Health, Life and Dental Care. Deferred Compensation, Flexible Spending Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, 8 Hours/Month Annual Leave, 11 Paid Holidays, 8 hours quarterly Special Event leave, and up to 8 hours quarterly sick leave incentive.
REQUIREMENTS: To submit an application:
- High school diploma/GED
- Current, valid Florida driver’s license
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must pass all current ACSO testing and background processes
- Must be willing to enter into an employee training agreement regarding length of ACSO employment
- Must meet or exceed all applicable physical agility standards required by ACSO
- Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements
- Must not have any tattoos that depict violence, gang affiliations, illegal substances or activities
- Must meet Santa Fe College in-state tuition requirements
SELECTION: The most qualified applicants will be scheduled for an oral board interview with various representatives of the Sheriff’s Office. Selected applicants must successfully complete the requirements of a conditional employment offer and background investigation that includes a polygraph, physical examination, drug screening, and psychological examination.
DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
CONTACT INFO: Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Human Resources Bureau
2621 SE Hawthorne Road
Gainesville, Florida 32641
Office: (352)367-4040
Fax: (352)374-1803
Website: www.acso.us