Law Enforcement Deputy (Certified) Lee County Sheriff's Office•4.0 Fort Myers, FL Job Details Full-time $66,875•$117,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual Computer literacy First aid English Mid-level High school diploma or GED Driver's License Conflict management Computer skills 1 year Leadership Law enforcement

Full Job Description Applications Accepted:

01/01/25•

CONTINUOUS Starting Salary:

$66,875 (Certified) The Lee County Sheriff's Office provides a comprehensive compensation package to include:

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits:

As an employee you do not pay a premium for yourself or any covered dependents for these benefits. This equates up to $22,800 in insurance premiums paid by the agency 100% Life Insurance EAP access (counseling and support services) 3 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 2 weeks personal leave annually Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS), with agency contributions annually Access to a free medical clinic for acute care needs with a primary care provider to include annual physicals, office visits, lab work, and many generic medications through the Employee Benefits Plan for you and your dependents Educational Program for approved majors

Uniforms Provided Role and Responsibilities:

Certified:

Protect the public and preserve the peace, serving in a variety of assignments Interpret and enforce all applicable federal, state and local laws, general orders, directives, and policies and procedures of the Lee County Sheriff's Office Work independently under limited supervision

Physical Demands:

Must take and pass the Physical Abilities Testing (PAT) with a maximum time of 6:04

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Must be 21 years old, or older Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED Must be a US Citizen Must have a valid Florida Driver's License Must have a Social Security Card Must have successfully passed the Florida Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) or are currently attending a Florida approved Criminal Justice Academy for Law Enforcement Must not have been convicted of a felony Must not have used illegal drugs in the last 12 months Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces Must be able to work various shifts with rotating days off, as well as weekends, holidays and emergency events such as hurricanes Must be able to speak, write and understand the English language

Preferred Skills:

Computer literacy Knowledge of Lee County geography Polite, courteous, and professional demeanor Bilingual Experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida or out of state Experience working or volunteering with a law enforcement agency in a civilian or certified capacity

Application Processing Required:

All candidates must pass the following tests to be eligible for employment: Panel Oral Board Interview Polygraph Physical Abilities Testing (PAT) Background Investigation Psychological Examination Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer)

Equivalency of Training:

The Equivalency of Training (EOT) process is for out-of-state officers, federal officers and previously certified Florida officers with a four year or more break-inservice pursuant to section 943.131(2a), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-35.009(3) or (4), Florida Administrative Code or for persons who served as a member of the special operations forces pursuant to section 943.131(2)(b), F.S. and Rule 11B-35.009(5), F.A.C.

EOT Frequently Asked Questions Applications Accepted By:

Email•In Person•LCSO Headquarters, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Insert in the black drop box located towards the left of the front of the building) Mail to•

Attn:

Human Resources, Lee County Sheriff's Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 The Lee County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly recognize Veteran's Preference and are committed to a drug-free workplace. Service members, veteran's and the spouse and family members of such, may be entitled to preference, priority, and waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply. All conditions of this posting are subject to the Sheriff's discretion.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$66,875.00•$117,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Holidays Night shift Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person