Job Description
The job class is for full-time Out-of-State Officers, Federal Officers, Military Police Officers, and previously certified Florida Law Enforcement Officers or Corrections Officers with a break-in-service of four years or more but no more than eight. The (EOT) program allows an officer to be exempt from having to complete the full basic recruit academy for either position.
Starting salary while attending the 8 day equivalency of training (EOT) course is currently $17.21 hourly. Upon completing the training course and passing your State Officer Certified Exam (SOCE), your salary will immediately increase to $50,648.00 at the start of Orientation.
***Starting January 6, 2024 the starting pay will increase to an annual salary of $50,648 - $73,756***
******BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE EOT PROGRAM. ONCE ACCEPTED, COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND SUBMIT COMPLETED FDLE 76 FORM INDICATING YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THE EOT PROGRAM**** TO CONTACT EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE, GO TO THIS LINK http://www.easternflorida.edu/academics/public-safety-institute/brevard-police-testing-selection-center/equivalency-of-training/
Those who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply for a paid sponsorship to attend an (8) day Equivalency of Training Program (EOT) course at Eastern Florida State College, or any other Criminal Justice Standard Training Center (CJSTC) in the state of Florida who offers the (EOT) program. We are strongly looking for out-of-state candidates who are ambitious to re-locate to the state of Florida.
*Applicants who are currently attending or near completion of the (EOT) program, and successfully passed all portions of the Brevard County Sheriff's Office background process and approved for hire may be eligible for (EOT) tuition reimbursement.
RECRUITMENT BONUS – UP TO $5,000!**
The State of Florida is offering a recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 for newly certified officers and for out of state law enforcement officers who move to the Sunshine State!
Certified law enforcement officers who are currently employed by a law enforcement agency within the state of Florida, who will not qualify for the State of Florida recruitment bonus, may be eligible for a one-time recruitment bonus from the Sheriff’s Office of up to $5,000.
Additionally, applicants with prior certified full-time Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $53,768.00 annually based on the applicant's years of service.
**Applicants are not eligible to receive more than one recruitment bonus. State of Florida paid bonuses are contingent upon legislative appropriation.
Position Duties
This is a trainee-level class, and incumbents are expected to successfully complete the (8) day Equivalency of Training (EOT) course, pass the State Officer Certification Exam (S.O.C.E.) and promote to Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Deputy.
Termination Includes:
•Recruit withdraws from the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course or is terminated by academy authorities
•Recruit fails to complete the (EOT) program
•Recruit fails to pass State Officer Certification Exam
•Recruit voluntarily resigns
•Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified Law Enforcement or Corrections officer for the BCSO, or fails to fulfill their three year contract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Officer.
When trainees are not actively engaged in (EOT) courses, they will perform various office-related duties, training exercises and observation events during or after business hours.
Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is a requirement of this job.
Minimum Qualifications
Additional Information
The Selection Process Includes:
•Online application
•Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
•Oral Review Board & Conditional Offer
•Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination
•Psychological assessment
•FDLE Medical exam & drug screen (to be completed after conditional offer)
During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of law enforcement and correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency.
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. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. 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. Females are encouraged to apply.