Corrections Deputy Recruit - Academy Sponsorship *$5,000 bonus

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We are looking for strong candidates who aspire to become a Corrections Deputy. Competitive candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to attend the upcoming Corrections Academy.

In addition to an exciting and challenging career opportunity with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office we participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and offers an excellent retirement program.Â

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Recruits hired for sponsorship to the Corrections Academy will attend this academy at the Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) Melbourne Campus. Upon completion of the academy, recruits must pass the state exam to be sworn in as a certified Corrections Deputy.

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CORRECTIONS DEPUTY ANNUAL PAY: Â $54,808.00

$5,000.00 BONUS -Â A Corrections Deputy Trainee may qualify for a one-time hiring /recruitment bonus of up to $5,000.00 upon successful completion of the Corrections Academy and becoming a Certified Corrections Deputy

All candidates who are selected to attend the upcoming Corrections Academy at EFSC must be able to:

• Have the ability to commute to and from the academy daily according to their class schedule.
• Complete and pass all portions of our agency background process prior to the start of the academy as described below under the selection process.
• Candidates will be required to complete and pass the state required Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for correctional officers in order to qualify for this position. For registration information, please refer to this website: https://home.pearsonvue.com/fdle/bat
  
  

Program Terms and Conditions

The selected applicant agrees to attend all classes and labs and pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam. When trainees are not actively engaged in academy courses, they will perform various office-related duties, training exercises and observation events during or after business hours.

Once the applicant passes all portions of the BCSO background process and is approved for hire, they will be under contract with the agency for a total of three years from their hire date. Selected candidate's salary and benefits, as described in this job posting, will be provided by BCSO while attending the corrections academy.

This is a trainee-level classification in which candidates are expected to successfully complete the Basic Corrections Officer Academy and pass the State Officer Certification Exam. Â Candidates will then be reclassified as a Corrections Deputy.

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Separation from employment and reimbursement of tuition fees will result if

• Recruit withdraws from the academy or is terminated by academy authorities
• Recruit fails to complete the academy for any reason
• Recruit fails to pass the State Officer Certification ExamÂ
• Recruit voluntarily resigns
• Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified corrections deputy for BCSO or fails to fulfill their three-year contract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Corrections Deputy.
• Regular, dependable, and punctual attendance is a requirement for this position.
• Must be 18 years of age Â
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must have not been convicted of a felony
  
  

The Selection Process Includes

• Online application
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Oral Review Board & Conditional Job 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 correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency.

Position open until filled.Â

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.  ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.  Â