Employment

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:   Civil Clerk

Salary:  $35,000 or Salary based on years of experience

Description of Position:

This position supports law enforcement functions of the agency. The majority of duties involve the daily operational processing of receipts, 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 * 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”

In order to apply for employment with our agency for either a deputy, reserve deputy, or a correctional officer position, you must meet the minimum requirements listed below:

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have good moral character.
• Have passed a Commission approved Basic Abilities Test, if not certified and attending a Florida Basic Recruit Training Program.
• Successfully completed the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the respective discipline or equivalency for out of state officers.
• Achieved a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination. (Exception: auxiliary officers do not need to take the SOCE).
• Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
• Successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician.
• Completed a CJSTC-68 Affidavit of Applicant Form
• (If already a certified officer) Complied with mandatory retraining or educational requirements.

To apply, submit an application to Michele Emmons at the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Building located at 200 Ohio Ave. S. Suite 105, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Applications and forms can be obtained at the Sheriff’s Office or click on the image below:

For further information please contact Mrs. Emmons at:

Michele.Emmons@suwanneesheriff.com
386-364-3445

In order to apply for employment with our agency for a support staff position, you must meet the minimum requirements listed below:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have good moral character.
• Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
• Successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing.

To apply, submit an application to Michele Emmons at the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Administrative Building located at 200 Ohio Ave. S. Suite 105, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Applications and forms can be obtained at the Sheriff’s Office or click on the image below:

For further information please contact Mrs. Emmons at:

Michele.Emmons@suwanneesheriff.com
386-364-3445