Corrections Deputy Recruit - Academy Sponsorship$5,000 ...

Salary: $20.96 Hourly Location : Cocoa, FL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2146 Department: Jail Complex Opening Date: 07/11/2024 Job Description Candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to a corrections academy hosted at the Brevard County Sheriff's Office Training Range. We are looking for strong candidates with an excellent work history who aspire to become a Corrections Deputy. $5,000.00 BONUS - Trainees who are attending an academy or equivalency of training program shall become eligible for the one-time $5,000.00 bonus upon successful completion of the Corrections Academy, passing of the state exam, and promotion to a Certified Corrections Deputy. In addition to an exciting and challenging career opportunity with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office we participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and offers an excellent retirement program. CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ANNUAL PAY: $54,808.00 All candidates who are selected to attend the upcoming Corrections Academy must be able to: Have the ability to commute to and from the academy daily according to their class schedule. Complete and pass all portions of our agency background process prior to the start of the academy as described below under the selection process. Candidates will be required to complete and pass the state required Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for correctional officers in order to qualify for this position. For registration information, please refer to this website: Program Terms and Conditions: The selected applicant agrees to attend all classes and labs and pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam. When trainees are not actively engaged in academy courses, they will perform various office-related duties, training exercises and observation events during or after business hours. Once the applicant passes all portions of the BCSO background process and is approved for hire, they will be under contract with the agency for a total of three years from their hire date. Selected candidate's salary and benefits, as described in this job posting, will be provided by BCSO while attending the corrections academy. Position Duties This is a trainee-level classification in which candidates are expected to successfully complete the Basic Corrections Officer Academy and pass the State Officer Certification Exam. Candidates will then be reclassified as a Corrections Deputy. Separation from employment and reimbursement of tuition fees will result if: Recruit withdraws from the academy or is terminated by academy authorities Recruit fails to complete the academy for any reason Recruit fails to pass the State Officer Certification Exam Recruit voluntarily resigns Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified corrections deputy for BCSO or fails to fulfill their three-yearcontract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Corrections Deputy. Regular, dependable, and punctual attendance is a requirement for this position. Minimum QualificationsMust be 18 years of age Must be a U.S. Citizen Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License Must have a High School Diploma or GED Must have not been convicted of a felony Additional Information The Selection Process Includes: Online application Physical Abilities Test (PAT) Oral Review Board & Conditional Job Offer Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination Psychological assessment FDLE Medical exam & drug screen (to be completed after conditional offer) View the Physical Abilities Test link below! Position open until filled. The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Permanent Full-time Employees receive the following benefits: 96 hours of vacation accrual per year (Increases based on years of service) 96 hours of sick time accrual per year (unlimited carryover) 11 paid holidays per year 60 hours of personal leave per year Medical/Prescription insurance Basic Life and AD&D insurance Mental Health - Employee Assistance plan Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates Participation in the Florida Retirement System Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution) Tuition reimbursement Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only) Workout facilities Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position) Weapon (dependent on position) $300.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position) 01 Are you a United States Citizen? Yes No 02 You must be at least 18 years of age to be certified as a Corrections Deputy in the State of Florida. Do you meet this age requirement? Yes No 03 Please list your full legal name, last, first, middle, and date of birth. 04 Have you ever served or attempted to join the military, and if so, did you receive an honorable separation from service? Please explain in full detail. 05 While serving in the military, were you ever subject to any military investigations, court martial, or received any disciplinary actions against you (this includes letter of reprimand, confinement, forfeiture of pay, demotion in rank, article 15, or captain mast)? If yes, explain. 06 Have you completed and passed the required Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) for Corrections Officers? If not, are you scheduled to take it? (To schedule contact: PearsonVue 1-877-729-0059 or 07 Have you ever in your LIFETIME worked as a sworn, certified law enforcement officer or corrections officer, to include either part-time or reserve? If so, provide the name of the agency and position held.Please ensure you have included all law enforcement/corrections work experience in the employment section of this application. 08 Are you attending or registered to attend a law enforcement academy within the State of Florida? If so, please indicate your projected start date and graduation date. If you are not, answer "no". 09 Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary complaint made against you by any Police Standards and Training Commission in Florida or in any other state? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no". 10 Have you ever been the subject of a Civil Rights or use of force complaint made against you by anyone in this or any other state? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no". 11 Have you ever engaged in any inappropriate conduct with a victim, witness, complainant, suspect, inmate, or an arrestee? Yes No 12 Have you ever taken a polygraph or CVSA for any reason? If so, please provide the date(s), reason(s) and the final disposition(s). If you have not, answer "no". 13 Have you ever been denied a driver's license, or has your driver's license ever been restricted, revoked or suspended? If yes, provide date(s) and reason(s). If you have not, answer "no". 14 Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime(s) involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence? If yes, please explain to include dates, agency and final disposition. If you have not, answer "no". 15 Have you ever been involved or committed a criminal act either detected or undetected? If so, explain each situation in detail. If you have not, answer "no". 16 Are you currently residing with someone who was charged with a crime, whether they were convicted or not? If yes, please explain. If you have not, answer "no". 17 Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages or used illegal drugs at a place of employment? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer "no". 18 In your lifetime, have you ever experimented, tried, taken, used, or possessed what you knew or believed to be, any type of an illegal substances? (includes one-time experimentation) Note: It is still necessary to note this information even if you used or possessed it when prescribed by your physician. 19 If you checked any box for a substance in the above question, provide ALL dates (month and year) used for EACH substance. If you have used or experimented with an illegal substance not listed, provide that information also. 20 Have you ever been terminated from employment for any reason or asked to resign in lieu of being terminated? If yes, please provide agency/company name, date and an explanation for each incident. 21 Have you ever applied for a job with any law enforcement agency in or out of the state? If yes, please provide all the application dates, agencies and the final outcomes. If you have not, answer "no." 22 Have you ever in your lifetime, as an adult or juvenile, been arrested by a law enforcement agency? Per Florida State Statute 943.058 &/or 943.059, an applicant must acknowledge all sealed or expunged records of prior arrests on an application for employment with a criminal justice agency. If yes, please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s), date(s), name of the arresting agency and final disposition. If no, answer "no". 23 Were you referred to apply to this position by any member of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office? If yes, provide full name and job title. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-04