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Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida *Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer in Orlando, Florida
*Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer
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*Deputy Sheriff - School Resource Officer
Location
Orlando, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
24-00285
Department
Youth Services
Opening Date
01/18/2024
Hiring Salary
• Candidates with more than 2, but less than 4 years of full-time law enforcement experience will earn a $55,140/yr salary and will receive a $5,000 bonus, paid in two installments; the first $2,500 at the completion of Deputy Orientation and the second at the completion of Field Training. • Candidates with 4 or more years of full-time law enforcement experience will earn a $57,096/yr salary and will receive a $5,000 bonus paid in two installments; the first $2,500 at the completion of Deputy Orientation, and the second at the completion of field training.
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JOB SUMMARY
Starting Salary: $55,140.80yr - $57,096.00/yr With 4+ years of full-time law enforcement officer experience.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
$5,000 Signing Allowance (see Salary info for details)
The incumbent in this position must be committed to being involved with children in middle/high school or community based programs. The incumbent in this position is also responsible for working with the school principal, teachers, and staff to assist in the development of plans and strategies to prevent and/or minimize dangerous situations. They are also responsible for providing presentations to groups, especially in a classroom setting. The incumbent is required to engage in the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators, if observed or when assistance is requested from dispatch or other deputy sheriffs. #oj
Must be Florida LEO Certified: Must have successfully completed the Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or Equivalency of Training (http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/Equivalency-of-Training.aspx) from a Florida law enforcement academy. You must achieve a passing score on the Florida law enforcement certification exam, possess a good work history, must have a clean background, and a good driving history.
Must have two (2) years continuous law enforcement experience at the same agency with at least one (1) year in uniform patrol -OR- two (2) years continuous law enforcement SRO experience -OR- two (2) years continuous service as an Orange County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy II. Exclusions: Prison, Corrections, and Court Services Experience. Military and Federal Law Enforcement will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Good verifiable work History
Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
High School or GED diploma (will not accept a certificate of completion)
At least 20 years of age
U.S. Citizen
Valid driver's license for the last year.
Must not have been convicted of a felony.
Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character, false statements, perjury or domestic violence.
Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
No illegal drug usage within the last year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
Good physical condition
Vision of 20/40 corrected or better
Ability to assist the school, faculty, students, and parents with problems of a law enforcement or crime prevention nature and is readily accessible for conferences. Will also be available to school staff and highly visible during school hours.
Ability to up-hold laws under the control of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).
Ability to take initial reports of criminal offenses and conducts follow-up investigations.
Ability to attend and participate in after school activities (e.g., parent/faculty meetings to solicit support and understanding of program) and sporting activities.
Ability to provide lectures in the classroom on the subject of law awareness. May be required to teach one class a day, depending on the assignment.
Ability to encourage individual and small group discussions with students, based on material presented in class, to further establish rapport.
Ability to act as a resource person for youth and their families and makes referrals when necessary.
Ability to submit monthly stats.
Must also meet the job qualifications and specifications of a deputy and also be able to perform the duties, responsibilities, and essential functions as described in the deputy sheriff job description.
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Ability to interpret and write reports and correspondence.
Ability to organize and deliver an effective presentation in front of audiences varying in size.
Must have patience and the ability to demonstrate care and concern for students and citizens. This work requires effective teaching, writing, and organizational skills.
Ability to testify in court and depositions.
Ability to work with limited supervision and demonstrate self-initiative.
Familiar with all community agencies which offer assistance to youth and their families, such as mental health clinics, drug treatment centers, etc. Familiarity with the school board contract with the Sheriff’s Office preferred.
Ability to attend and complete relevant training.
Must have basic computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access).
Must be able to meet and to perform same mental requirements as set forth in the deputy sheriff job description.
The mental requirements described in the deputy sheriff job description are representative but not inclusive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
PROCESSING & TRAINING
All candidates for SRO positions will participate in the following steps:
Online application
Voice Stress Analysis (truth verification)
Complete Background Check
Medical exam & drug screen (after conditional job offer)
Psychological Evaluation (after conditional job offer)
Sign an SRO Contract committing to a minimum of two (2) years of service as an SRO
Processing time on average is 3-5 months.
Contract/Transfer Procedure
All SRO's must sign a contract committing to a minimum of two (2) years of SRO service. The two (2) years of service for the contract starts on the date of assignment to the SRO Section. Assignment to SRO Unit begins with the employee completing Field Training and Evaluation Program Phase 2 [twelve (12) weeks/bi-weekly – six (6) daily observation reports] and Phase 3 [five (5) months]. Once the employee has been assigned to SRO Unit a total of two (2) years, the employee is eligible to submit his/her request for transfer to a different agency unit.
Training
Newly hired certified Deputy Sheriff - SRO must participate in Deputy Orientation. This 4-week program covers all high liability areas, including driving, shooting, defensive tactics, and agency policies and procedures. After successfully completing Deputy Orientation, new Deputy - SRO will complete 14 weeks in the Field Training and Evaluation Program Phase 1. This one-on-one training with a certified Field Training Officer ensures that all new Deputies - SRO are fully prepared to be a solo deputy. New hires with prior law enforcement experience may be eligible for an accelerated Field Training and Evaluation Program, but still must complete the 4-week Deputy Orientation.
Once BRT and FTEP is completed, the SRO will be assigned to the SRO Section and receive SRO Positional Training. The SRO will also receive training for Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) and Basic School Resource Officer during the first year of assignment. If previously certified in CIT and/or Basic School Resource Officer Training, the training will not be repeated.
Training for a rehired Deputy Sheriff that has been separated from the agency less than a year excludes BRT and FTEP. However, a two week check ride in Uniform Patrol will be required. If the rehired Deputy Sheriff has been separated from the agency one year or more, their training will include BRT and FTEP. All rehired Deputy Sheriffs must complete the SRO Positional Training, CIT and Basic School Resource Officer.
Promotions
Some deputies pursue the supervisory and management track through competitive testing. In order to become eligible for promotion, the SRO must successfully complete Phase 2 & 3 of Field Training and Evaluation Program while assigned in the SRO Unit along with meeting the agency promotional requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, hear, use hands to handle and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb, crouch, crawl, and lift and/or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must be able to meet and to perform the same physical requirements as set forth in the deputy sheriff job description.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions and wet/humid non-weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, high and precarious places, and moving mechanical parts. The employee may also be exposed to infectious or contagious diseases, allergenic substances, insects, and/or animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Due to the nature of the job, must be flexible with work schedule and hours, and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Must be willing to work extracurricular activities after regular hours and on regular days off (e.g., work early or stay late based on events taking place at schools to include PTA meetings). Must be available for 24 hour call out.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Orange County Sheriff's Office may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.
Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
Education incentive and reimbursement programs
12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
13 paid holidays per year
Gym facilities in many agency buildings
Take home car issued after field training completed
Additional Salary Benefits:
$2,500 Signing Allowance - Candidates with 2 or more years of full-time law enforcement officer experience and Florida certified (vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests). Exemptions: prior/current Orange County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff, prior/current Reserve Deputy II, and Orange County Sheriff's Office employee reclassifications.
$1500 Signing Allowance - Candidates with less than 2 years of full-time law enforcement officer experience and Florida certified (vested with authority to bear arms and make arrests). Exemptions: prior/current Orange County Sheriff's Office Deputy Sheriff, prior/current Reserve Deputy II, and Orange County Sheriff's Office employee reclassifications.
Candidates with a 2 year degree from an accredited school will receive $13.85 bi-weekly
Candidates with a 4 year degree or higher from an accredited school will receive 36.92 bi-weekly
New employees working a midnight shift will receive $50.00 bi-weekly; evening shift $38.47 bi-weekly
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You must be at least 20 years of age to work as a Law Enforcement Officer. If applying for a law enforcement position, are you at least 20 years of age?
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Are you a United States citizen?
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Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?
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Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?
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Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?
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How many college credits do you have?
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Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?
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Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?
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Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.
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If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.
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Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?
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Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?
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Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
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Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.
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Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.
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Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?
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Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).
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Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?
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Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.
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Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?
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Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.
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Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?
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Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.
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Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang, extremist organization, or any association that engages in criminal activity?
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Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.
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Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, extremist organization, organized crime, etc.)
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Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)
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Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?
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Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.
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Have you used marijuana, including any form of Cannabidoil (CBD), within the last year from the date of this application?
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Please provide the details of your marijuana usage, including Cannabidoil (CBD), within the last year, location(s) and date(s).
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Other than marijuana, have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s) within the last year from the date of this application,? (e.g. - heroin, cocaine, LSD, other person's prescription, etc.)
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Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used.
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Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?
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Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).
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Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?
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What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?
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Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.
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Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?
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Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.
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Have you received your Florida Law Enforcement certification or are you currently attending an academy?
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Yes, I have my Florida law enforcement certification
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What academy did you attend (are attending) and what was/is your graduation date?
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If you are currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency, are you currently under internal investigation?
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If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?
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Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?
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Orange County Sheriff's Office
Address
2500 West Colonial Drive Orlando, Florida, 32804
Phone
(407) 254-7490
Website
http://OCSO.COM
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