■ Other Opportunities

Put A STAR In Your Future!

Law Enforcement

A career in Law Enforcement begins with the entry-level position of Deputy Recruit.

Applicants must:

■ Be at least 20 years of age

■ Be a United States citizen

■ Be a High School Graduate or possess a State Equivalency

■ Not have any convictions for felonies or misdemeanor offenses involving moral turpitude as outlined in FS 943.13(7)

■ Pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice and Training physical requirements

■ Certification by Florida State Examination for Law Enforcement professionals

■ Certification by Florida Police Standards Commission

■ Must have an eyesight correctable to 20/30

■ Possess normal hearing at a distance of 15 feet

■ Pass the BCSO Physical Abilities Test (Download Details)

The employment procedure includes:

■ Online Application

■ Oral Review Board

■ Polygraph Examination

■ Medical and Psychological Exams

■ Background Investigation

■ Substance Screening

■ Executive Interview

■ Final Offer of Employment

If you are interested in applying for a Deputy position, please complete an online application. See Current Job Opportunities.  For more information contact the Career Development Office at (321) 264-5308.

Corrections

A career in Corrections offers many challenges and rewards. There are numerous promotional opportunities and specialized assignments available.

Entry-level positions include civilian Booking Technician or Corrections Technician.

Corrections Deputy Trainees can attend the Corrections Academy on a scholarship to obtain State Certification to become a Corrections Deputy while earning a salary working at the Jail.

Correction Deputy applicants must:

■ Be at least 18 years of age

■ Be a United States Citizen

■ Be a High School Graduate or possess a State Equivalency

■ Not have any convictions for felonies or misdemeanor offenses involving moral turpitude

■ Be certified as a Corrections Officer by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards Commission at the time of employment.

■ Pass the BCSO Physical Abilities Test (Download Details)

The employment procedure includes:

■ Online Application

■ Oral Review Board

■ Polygraph Examination

■ Medical and Psychological Exam

■ Background Investigation

■ Substance Screening

■ Executive Interview

■ Final Offer of Employment

If you are interested in applying for a Corrections Deputy position, please complete an online application.  See Current Job Opportunities. For more information contact the Career Development Office at (321) 264-5308.

Communications Center

You can become “part of the action” as a Communications Officer. Work as partners with Deputy Sheriffs in protecting your community.

Communication Officer applicants must:

■ Be at least 18 years of age

■ Be a citizen of the United States

■ Be a High School Graduate or possess a State Equivalency

■ Not have any convictions for felonies or misdemeanor offenses involving moral turpitude

The employment procedure includes:

■ Online Application

■ Typing test

■ Critical Test

■ Oral Review Board

■ Polygraph Examination

■ Psychological Examination

■ Background Investigation

■ Substance Screening

■ Final Offer of Employment

If you are interested in applying for a Communications Officer position, please complete an online application. See Current Job Opportunities.  For more information contact the Human Resources Office at (321) 264-5212.

Other Career Opportunities

There are numerous administrative, technical, and clerical positions within the Sheriff’s Office. Openings are posted on the Current Opportunities webpage.

To find out more information about a career with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office contact the Personnel Unit at 321-264-5212.

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