The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office accepts applications for Deputy Sheriffs, Detention Officers and Support Staff. To find out what positions are currently open please view postings here, or call us at (386) 364-3446 between the hours of 8am and 4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
Open Position Announcement
Application Close Date: Open until filled
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position described below. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Human Resource office.
Position Title: Telecommunicator
Starting Salary: $28,000 (Additional compensation for previous years’ experience)
Description of Position:
Our Consolidated Dispatch is staffed 24 hours 7 days per week by highly trained professionals whose goal is to provide both emergency and non-emergency Law Enforcement, fire and medical services. Work is performed in a call center environment and involves call-taking and dispatching of emergency and non-emergency calls. Public Safety Telecommunicators respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, using a computer aided dispatch terminal for entering call data. Communications Operators handle a large volume of incoming emergency and non-emergency telephone calls from the public as well as dispatch deputies to calls for service. Communications Operators must establish effective working relationships with other employees and organizations in emergency or other situations; they must adapt quickly to changes; be able to recall information such as major streets and law enforcement codes; they must communicate with clients and customers to satisfy their expectations; and be committed to quality customer service. Must have the ability to define problems; collect data quickly and accurately; and draw solid conclusions. They will be expected to convey verbal information in a clear, concise and intelligent manner. Written communications must be accurate, concise, legible, timely and grammatically correct. This position requires the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays. This job may also require working during natural disasters, including hurricanes.
Qualifications:
*Be at least 18 years of age *Be a citizen of the United States *Have a Valid Driver’s License *Not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement *Never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States *Be of good moral character *Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Our Agency values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veteran’s preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position. “The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veterans preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position”
Open Position Announcement
Civil Clerk II
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position described below. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Human Resource office.
Position Title: Civil Clerk II
Salary: Salary based on years of experience
Description of Position:
This position supports law enforcement functions of the agency. The majority of duties involves the daily operational processing of receipt, recording, and processing of civil and criminal judicial documents served by and enforced in the County. May serve as a clerical specialist in maintaining computerized databases for the Civil Division which includes updating and purging records, preparing/formatting reports, and trouble-shooting system problems.
Qualifications:
*Be at least 18 years of age *Be a citizen of the United States *Have a Valid Driver’s License *Not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement *Never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States *Be of good moral character *Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Our Agency values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veteran’s preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position. “The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veterans preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position”
Open Position Announcement
Application Close Date: Open Until Filled
Corrections Deputy
The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position described below. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Human Resource office.
Position Title: Corrections Deputy
Hours: 12 hour shift
Salary: $41.500 (salary based on years of experience)
Description of Position:
Corrections Deputies work in a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week secured facility. They are responsible for keeping order, enforcing rules and regulations and promoting positive correctional practices. The Corrections Deputy may perform other related duties and tasks, as required, and shall have the physical, mental and emotional abilities to perform the essential job duties of the position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Oversees unit to provide care, custody, and control of inmates *Maintains security of inmates, civilians, and staff during visitation, physical recreation and other inmate movements. *Verify inmate counts are conducted and accurately prepared. *Maintain visual contact of officers anytime they enter an inmate area. *Utilize inmate trustees to perform sanitation duties. *Record inmate movement (e.g. court, hospital, new housing/bed assignment, etc.). * Utilize appropriate documentation for inmate accountability. *Be alert to all activities while monitoring inmates by audible and/or visual observation. *Provide inmates access to telephones according to the established schedule. *Responds to emergency situations and renders assistance outlined in the policies and procedures of the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Corrections Division General Orders. *Transports inmates to appropriate locations and/or facilities. *Perform searches of people and objects capable of concealing contraband. *Maintain awareness of inmates at all times, checks physical and mental conditions, and take notice of any abnormal circumstances. *Prepare and submit proper documentation to the shift sergeant on duty should any unusual activity occur (e.g. inmate injury, inmate fight, etc.). *Inspect his/her area of responsibility for maintenance discrepancies and notify the supervisor on duty. *Perform any other duties as required or directed by supervisors.
Qualifications:
*Be at least 19 years of age *Be a citizen of the United States *Have a Valid Driver’s License *Not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement *Never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States *Be of good moral character *Ability to pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination by a licensed Physician
Education and/or Experience
*High School Diploma (or equivalent) *Taken and passed a Commission-approved Basic Abilities Test (BAT) (if not certified and attending a Florida Basic Recruit Training Program) *Successful completion of the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the discipline or equivalency for out of state officers *Achieved a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) *Knowledge of State and Federal law
- Sworn Law Enforcement Application (PDF) updated 2020
- Non-Sworn Support Staff Application (PDF) updated 2020
- Statement of Purpose for Collection of SSN (DOCX) updated 2018