Deputy Sheriff Job - Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

February 09, 2012

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office

Position Title: Deputy Sheriff

Position Type: Sheriff

Closing Date: 7/1/2012

Job Description

The duties of this position require a constitutional law enforcement officer, requiring the regular bearing of firearms. Preserves law and order and protect life and property. Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to complaints involving drunkenness, domestic disturbances, fires, theft, as well as other felony and misdemeanor violations of law. Make interpretations of state law and county ordinances. Must assist Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement Agencies as well as other divisions of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Additional Information

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short/Long Term Disability, and Hearing paid in full for OCSO employees ($692.20 monthly value). Other benefits include Florida Retirement System, Deferred Compensation Plan, HRA, FSA, Additional LIfe Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, Hazard Benefits, Wellness Incentive, Employee Assistance Programs, Travel Assistance, Gym Access.

Job Requirements

Age 19

Education Highschool/GED

Experience Compensated for Prior Experience

Additional Requirement :
US Citizen, Basic Law Enforcement Certificate, Valid Driver's License with Good Driving History, satisfactory background investigation.

Salary Information

Entry Level Salary: $34590 annual

Contact Information

Jennifer Cantrell
jcantrell@sheriff-okaloosa.org
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
1250 N Eglin Pkwy
Shalimar, Florida 32579
ph: (850)651-7410

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