Law Enforcement Deputy - 2025 ID-11408
New, full-time, non-ranking employees who meet the following criteria will advance one (1) step in the pay plan for every four (4) years of prior service. This increase will be limited to a maximum of a three (3) step increase.
Sworn, full-time service with another Law Enforcement agency or service in the United States Military in a Law Enforcement capacity.
4 years of prior service: $59,000
8 years of prior service: $60,000
12+ years of prior service: $61,000
Primary Purpose
The Law Enforcement Deputy is a sworn position, responsible for maintaining the peace and safety of our community by providing law enforcement services to the citizens of St Johns County. Deputy Sheriffs are constitutional law enforcement officers acting under the authority of the Sheriff. They must demonstrate professionalism and superior customer service for citizens and visitors requesting general information or guidance. In addition, respond to volatile circumstances and remember that their personal actions reflect on the whole of the agency and the Sheriff. They are expected to operate within a work environment driven by both the expressed needs of the community and proactive policing to deter potential crimes from occurring.
Education and Qualification Requirements
- 19 Years or older
- Valid Florida Driver License
- Type 25 WPM accurately
- High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
- CJSTC Law Enforcement Certificate
- Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
Duties
- Patrol St Johns County to discover and deter the commission of crimes
- Enforce criminal and motor vehicle laws
- Respond to calls and complaints involving emergencies, automobile accidents, domestic and neighborhood disturbances, assaults, robberies, and other misdemeanors and felonies
- Act quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Administer first aid, arbitrate disputes, conduct preliminary and follow-up investigations, secure crime scenes, collect evidence, obtain witness statements, apprehend and interview suspects, make arrests, and transport offenders
- Be engaged with the community and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems within an assigned area
- Complete detailed reports or supplements on actions taken
- Enter or retrieve data from computer terminals
- Testify as a witness in court of involvement with traffic enforcement, arrests, and investigations
- Attend annual training and maintain required qualifications and certifications
- Other duties assigned
Job Controls and Complexities
- Report to Patrol Shift Leader
- Adopt problem solving skills
- Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
- Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
- Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to supervisor and co-workers
- Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)
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- Other Governmental Agencies
Physical Environment
- Work rotating 12 hour shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends
- Shifts may vary depending on agency needs (i.e. Alpha/Bravo shift due to hurricane deployment)
- Subject to mandatory overtime requirements as needed
- Potential exposure to inclement weather, noisy environment, threat of bodily harm, hazardous conditions, various odors, chemicals, pathogens, unsanitary locations, and unsightly and disturbing crime scenes and images
- Work may require acts of physical endurance and agility
- Work under highly stressful conditions both in field operations and an office environment
- Operate motor vehicle safely in routine (Code 1) and emergency mode (Code 3)
- Make decisions which affect the welfare and safety of the public and other employees, involving elements of personal danger and ability to act independently in various situations while exercising independent discretion in addressing emergency situations
- Must be able to meet the physical standard requirements completed by the Physical Abilities Test
- Must be able to demonstrate safety and proficiency with firearms and pass the agency qualification
- Sit for long periods
- Stand for long periods
- See at normal range or with accommodations
- Hear at normal level or with accommodations
- Speak understandably
- Manual dexterity
- Ambulate independently
- Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 105 lbs or more
- Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 105 lbs or more
Important Information
Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Agency personnel.
The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page, are considered essential. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public. This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.
