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Thank you for your interest in employment
opportunities with the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
This agency has employment opportunities in the
Sworn, Certified and Civilian Capacities. |
Prior to hiring, the following requirements must be successfully met:
- Must be 19 years of age or older (18 for Civilian Positions).
- Obtain passing score on all sections of the Test of Adult Basic Education. Test may be waived for current Florida certified applicants and those with a four-year college degree, and civilians with at least 60 college credit hours
- Have a good police record.
- Possess a valid Florida Driver's License and have an acceptable driving record.
- Be a United States Citizen. (Sworn and Certified Positions)
- Not have tried, used or experimented with any type of illegal drugs within the past 2 years (24 months), nor any hard drugs within the past 5 years (60 months).
- Oral Interview
- Polygraph examination
- Urinalysis examination
- Background Investigation and reference checks
- Physical examination and EKG for designated positions
- Physical agility test (detention deputy and deputy sheriff applicants)
- Psychological test (for appropriate positions)
- Acceptable credit history
- If a Veteran, possess an Honorable discharge or uncharacterized.
- Successfully pass a keyboarding test, if typing or data entry work is required for the position for which you are applying.
- Be able to perform the essential functions of the position for which you are applying.
Photocopies of the following items must be included with your application:
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate
- High School Diploma, GED or College Transcripts
- If a Veteran, copy of Form DD-214 stating "Honorable" Discharge (member 4 copy) or Uncharacterized.
- Proof of registration as required by Federal Military Service Act (males aged 18-26)
- Copy of Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certificate and proof of passing State Certification Test (deputy sheriff applicants and detention deputy applicants)
- Name change documents (marriage, adoption, etc.)
- Any other applicable diplomas and/or certificates may be included
- Three (3) completed personal references (forms provided)
Benefits include:
- State Retirement Plan available
- Free Life Insurance
- Free Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Dental Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement Plan
- Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
- and much more!
We require Level A, Full Battery, Form 7 or higher T.A.B.E. test be successfully passed. This test must have separate scores for all four subjects: 11.0 for Reading, Spelling, Language, and 8.0 for Math.
Passing Scores: Civilian Positions 10.0 Language, Reading, Spelling; 8.0 Math; Deputy Sheriff & Detention Deputy Applicants 11.0.
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IMPORTANT
- To begin application process please download and complete forms:
- Pre-screening Application - form1 02
- Pre-employment Questionnaire - form 1636
- Once submitted and reviewed, HR will contact you via email or by phone.
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For more information regarding application procedures, job opportunities, or to obtain an application by mail, contact the Human Resources Division directly at 863-298-6440, toll free 1-877-477-7276, or email hr@polksheriff.org. An application may also be downloaded from this web site.
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