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Why choose HCSO? We have a history of stability and excellence. We continue to maintain and cultivate the highest level of standards and professionalism. We are unlike any other. Join the HCSO family! Compensation Range - Starting Salary Range 0-0 Job Description Summary The training consists of a Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Reserve Academy and a passing score on the State of Florida required Auxiliary Certification Exam. The Sheriff’s Office pays the tuition costs for the Reserve Academy, which is typically held Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 10:00PM and Saturdays. If the individual has completed a Florida law enforcement academy, his or her certification may be re-activated. Learn to work with certified full time law enforcement deputies on various detail assignments throughout the Sheriff’s Office. A Reserve 2 Deputy must serve a minimum of 20 volunteer hours each month on assigned duties. Job Description Duties & Responsibilities Note: Depending on assigned responsibilities, employees may perform some or all of the duties below. Patrol assigned areas to detect and monitor possible criminal activity and interrogate suspicious persons. Respond to emergency calls to provide assistance. Investigate incidents for civil or criminal law violations. Apprehend and arrest suspected law violators to ensure public safety. Prepare and preserve evidence in accordance with directives to maintain chain of custody. Testify in court to provide an accurate account of investigation findings. Control activities at traffic accident scenes by assisting victims or maintaining traffic flow. Enforce traffic laws by observing violations and issuing citations. Provide information and assistance to the public. Prepare and submit daily activity reports in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and directives. Transport prisoners to court, medical, or prison facilities. Maintain patrol car, weapons, and other law enforcement equipment to ensure operational readiness. Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement. Working knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques. Working knowledge of traffic accident control measures and investigation methods and techniques. Working knowledge of court procedures. Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipment. Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid. Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Ability to act quickly and correctly in emergencies. Ability to pay close attention to detail. Ability to enforce the law courteously, tactfully, firmly, and impartially. Ability to handle confidential information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use a computer and related software. Ability to meet specific physical requirements as may be established by competent authority. Working Conditions Working within an office environment within a law enforcement agency, courthouse/court complex, and/or corrections facility. Working outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions. Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a scene, event, or workstation. May be required to engage in heavy physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight from 160 to 180 pounds). May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Required to wear a Sheriff’s Office provided uniform. Minimum Education & Experience A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate. Additionally, the following are required: 21 years of age or older. United States citizen. Of good moral character. Six months tobacco free at time of application. Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at that time of appointment/employment. Additional Job Requirements Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required. Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification. No visible tattoos on face. Tattoos on hands, neck, or arms must be covered with white, black, or neutral colored covering. No illegal drug sale within lifetime. No illegal drug use within the past 36 months. No marijuana use within the last 12 months. No felony convictions within lifetime. No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime. No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces. Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening. The duties and responsibilities on this job description represent the essential functions that an employee must be able to satisfactorily perform with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations shall be made upon request to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue agency hardship. The Sheriff’s Office retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job as necessary. Preferred Qualifications Candidates who can submit all required documents and complete the Physical Abilities Assessment (PAA) within 30 days of application. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status. At the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, we work together to encourage a strong and agile workforce while helping each individual realize his or her full potential. We take a future-oriented and targeted approach to training and crime control. We are a respected enforcement agency with over 160-year history of success driven by integrity, honor and dedication. Join us! You're going to like it here! Jobs are posted until position(s) are filled. When completing application and background tasks, the system times out after 2 hours of inactivity. Information on unsaved/unsubmitted pages will be lost. Successful candidates undergo a background investigation including, criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening. Once selected for a background investigation, the process takes approximately 3 months. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office receives many applications for each job posted. Unfortunately, not everyone can be interviewed or selected. If you are not selected for a particular job, you are encouraged to apply for others at anytime and may reapply for the exact same job after 1 year.