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The Orange County Sheriff's Office is looking for certified law enforcement officers for current openings in Patrol, Court Security, and Reserves.

  • Base salary:  $36,774 or $37,860 with 3 years experience
  • $2,500 signing bonus for officers with 1 year experience
  • Benefits package starts on day one!

NOW is a great time to apply! 

Send in application, stop by, or call 407-254-7400.
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The Orange County Sheriff's Office prides itself with hiring highly qualified candidates of the highest integrity for all positions.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to reflect the diversity found in our community.  We are aggressively modernizing the agency as Orange County continues to lead the nation in growth. Law enforcement careers are dramatically accelerated as a function of area expansion. We incorporate cutting edge technology with state of the art training to ensure our Deputies fight and survive while making a daily difference.

Processing:  All candidates participate in a thorough hiring process, to ensure everyone hired meets our strict standards.

For CIVILIAN opportunities, please click on the "Civilian Positions" section under the "Careers" tab above.  For information on Sworn positions, please see below. 

All candidates for deputy positions will participate in the following steps:

  • Pre-screening application
  • Written Skills Test
  • Voice Stress Analysis (truth verification)
  • Panel Interview
  • Ride-along with deputy may be required
  • Physical Abilities Test
  • Swim Test
  • Complete Background Check
  • Medical exam & drug screen (after conditional job offer)
  • Psychological Evaluation (after conditional job offer)

Applying:

Pre-screening applications are available on-line (www.ocso.com).  Candidates may also call 407-254-7490 and request one by mail or stop by the Human Resources office located at 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32804.  Applications should be faxed to 407-254-7118 or returned to Human Resources. 

Candidates for academy sponsorship must take the Basic Abilities Test (BAT) available at any law enforcement academy in the State of Florida.  Results from the BAT test should be turned in with the pre-screening application.

Candidates can expect to hear from us by phone or mail in approximately 2-4 weeks.  Processing time for sworn positions will vary depending on the positions being processed and information in the candidate's file.  The average time is 4-6 months.  Some applications are placed in a pool for future openings. 

 
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Sworn Positions

Deputy Sheriffs are responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of laws and regulations. This work involves an element of personal danger and frequent contact with the public under routine and emergency conditions.

Qualifications:

  • Two years of college, military or law enforcement related experience or any combination thereof, or two years full-time law enforcement experience.
  • H.S. or GED diploma 
  • At least 20 years of age
  • U.S. Citizen
  • Valid drivers license for the last year and have no more than two moving violations over the past three years.  No DUI convictions for past 5 years.  Other driving history will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony. Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character, false statements, perjury or domestic violence.
  • Honorable discharge if prior military
  • No illegal drug usage over the past three years.  Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
  • Good physical condition
  • Vision of 20/40 corrected or better
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  • $36,774 per year or $37,860 with 3+ years experience 

  • Eligible for shift differential pay for evenings and midnights after completing probation

  • Eligible for sworn incentive monies for education and training
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All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package. 

  • Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
  • Disability and life insurance provided by Sheriff and State of Florida
  • Full retirement paid by Sheriff (under Florida Retirement System).  Vest after 6 years, may collect monthly retirement after 25 years of service or collect starting at age 55 if less than 25 years of service.
  • Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
  • Take home car issued after field training completed
  • Education incentive and reimbursement programs
  • 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
  • Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
  • 12 paid holidays per year
  • Gym facilities in many agency buildings
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Many deputies who start their law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff's Office stay for many, many years because the opportunities are endless.  Here is a list of some of the areas for which you might qualify at some point in your career:

Specialty Units:                    

  • Criminal Investigations                    
  • School Resource & DARE Program
  • Community Policing
  • Homeland Security             
  • Intelligence Section                          
  • Mounted Patrol                                 
  • Marine Unit
  • Motorcycle Unit
  • Agricultual Crimes Unit                    
  • 6 Distinct Patrol Sectors
  • Court Services
  • K-9 Unit
  • Court Services
  • Aviation Unit

Part-time Specialty Teams:

  • SWAT Team
  • Dive Team
  • Hostage Negotiations Team
  • Emergency Response Team
  • Hazardous Device Team
  • Crisis Intervention Team

Promotions:

Some deputies pursue the supervisory & management track through competitive testing.  Promotions to the following ranks all go through a specific testing process.

  • Deputy First Class
  • Master Deputy
  • Corporal
  • Sergeant
  • Commander

 
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Physical Fitness for Law Enforcement Academy

 

 

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission approved a new 60-hour physical training course for the Law Enforcement Academy and a 40-hour physical training course for the Corrections Academy.  These new courses are in addition to the current 80-hours Defensive Tactics course. 

 

In order for a student to be successful in the academy and to prevent injuries during physical fitness and defensive tactics training, there is a recommended minimum level of fitness prior to entering the academy.  Each student will be tested during the first week of the academy and again at the end of the academy to measure improvement in overall physical fitness.  Listed are the recommended entry-level fitness standards for all recruits: 

 

  • Complete a 1.5 mile run in 18 minutes or less 
  • Complete at least 15 push-ups in one minute 
  • Complete at least 25 sit-ups in one minute 
  • Leap vertically at least 12 inches above their reach 
  • Run 300 meters in 75 seconds or less

 

 

 
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