Salary: $47,619.10 Annually
Location: Department of the Jail, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Non-Exempt
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.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Training Bureau Sergeants. Performance is evaluated through observation and grades obtained.
Examples of Duties
- Attend and successfully complete the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Corrections Basic Recruit course
- Meet all standards required for employment at the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
- Attend academy/work shifts promptly on a continual basis
*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job function or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position.
Typical Qualifications
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:
- Experience in the criminal justice field is preferred
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:
- Current, valid Florida driver’s license
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- 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
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Sit and/or stand for extended periods
- See and hear at a normal range
- Ambulate independently
- Lift/carry 150+ pounds
- Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
- Bend and squat
- Manual dexterity
- Drive a vehicle
- Pass any required physical testing mandated by ACSO and/or CJSTC
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to comprehend and follow instructions/orders
Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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
Agency: Alachua County Sheriff’s Office
Address:P.O. Box 5489, Gainesville, Florida, 32627
Phone: (352) 367-4040
Website: https://acso.us/