Part Time Deputy Sheriff

The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property. The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff is a paid part-time Law Enforcement Officer appointed by the Sheriff. The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff is a sworn member who possesses all the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities incumbent upon the position of an entry level deputy sheriff.

Requirements

• Valid Florida driver's license
• High School or GED
• State of Florida, Basic Recruit, Certificate of Compliance after completion of training in accordance with CJSTC
• Successful maintenance of proficiency in all mandatory in-service training as delineated in General Order 33.5
• Successful completion of the Polk County Sheriff's Office Street Training Evaluation Program
• Prior law enforcement experience is preferred
• Knowledge of PCSO policy and procedures
• Florida State Statutes
• Criminal Justice System
• Geographical area
• Resistance/Control Continuum
• Radio codes, signals, identifications
• Case Reporting Manual
• Manufacture's standards
• Issue weapon nomenclature
• Surfaces conducive to fingerprinting
• Fingerprinting techniques
• Appearance of fingerprints
• Camera operation
• Evidence handling
• RICO
• Types of evidence
• Evidence collection
• Illegal substance appearance
• Narcotics field test procedures
• Officer safety techniques
• Case law
• Domestic violence procedures
• Child/elderly abuse procedures
• Specialty team procedures
• Area characteristics
• First aid/CPR
• Crowd control techniques
• Human anatomy
• Firearm safety procedures
• Public safety concerns
• Building/area search techniques
• Mobile field force system
• Defensive techniques
• Reference data
• Support units available
• Community services
• Referral sources
• Social and public assistance agencies
• Abnormal behavior
• Special function requirements
• Roadblock equipment
• Effects of intoxicants/drugs
• Field sobriety testing
• Crash investigation
• Ability to draw diagrams
• Operate public address system
• Conduct pat down/search for weapons
• Follow commands
• Recognize basic signs and causes of death
• Disassemble and reassemble firearm
• Comprehend questions
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Read and write English
• Use approved defensive weapons
• Comprehend instructions
• Perform minor vehicle maintenance
• Read gauges and odometers
• Operate calculator
• Evaluate credibility and reliability
• Identify suspicious activity
• Recognize potential hazard
• Recognize informative placard or signs
• Recognize danger or hazard
• Monitor radio traffic
• Skills in Basic English grammar
• Computer
• Basic mathematical
• Keyboarding
• Interpersonal
• Organizational
• Basic investigation
• Interview
• Observation
• Tactical driving
• Tactical communication
• Basic crime scene processing
• Weapons proficiency
• Communications
• Physical Requirements
• Jump
• Climb
• Drag/carry 150 lbs.
• Crawl
• Bend/squat
• Lift 150 lbs.
• Walk
• Run
• Sit for long periods
• Stand for long periods
• See at normal range or with accommodation
• Hear at normal level or with accommodation
• Speak English understandably
• Sense of smell
• Manual dexterity
• Recognize colors
• Ambulate independently
• Agility
• Mobility
• Withstand chemical odor
• Strength to loosen lug nuts
• Full range of motion
• Steady hands
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Upper body strength
• Endurance
• Continence
• Endure climatic extremes
• Balance
• Other

Benefits

• Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
• FRS Retirement
• Free Employee Gym