The Orange County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates of the highest integrity for our sworn and civilian positions. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to reflect the rich diversity of our community. Using the best training and technology available, our sworn and civilian employees make a difference every day. Join our Team!

Minimum Requirements:

• Good work history

• Accredited high school or GED diploma

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.

• At least 20 years of age.

• U.S. Citizen.

• Valid driver's license for the last year.

• 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.

• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces

• No marijuana use within the last year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

• Must be in good physical condition

Sworn Pay

The current collective bargaining agreement (CBA) contains a pay step plan that tops out at $95,512 for Deputy Sheriff.  The current CBA also provides uniforms, firearms, necessary equipment and a take home car as well as pay for education reimbursement, shoes/boots, shift differential, longevity, specialty unit pay, etc. 

Recruits who are sponsored to the police academy earn an annualized salary of $47,840 while in the police academy.  Benefits, including healthcare, commence immediately upon hire.  After academy graduation, newly certified deputies receive their raise to the starting deputy sheriff pay of $55,140 and, if eligible, the Orange County Sheriff's Office will facilitate the process for the new deputy to receive the State of Florida’s $5,000 Recruitment Bonus. 

Non-sponsored new deputies with at least one year of experience receive a $1,500 signing allowance upon hire.  New deputies who come to us with two years of experience receive a $2,500 signing allowance.  Four years of experience qualifies for the $2,500 signing allowance plus entry into the pay plan at step two, or $57,096 annually (plus incentives: $62,321). 

At the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, there is tremendous room for growth.

Corporal base pay range is $63,980 to $98,650 annually.

Sergeant base pay range is $77,688 to $104,198 annually.

Holidays

Eleven paid holidays in addition to two floating holidays

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The Orange County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified candidates of the highest integrity for our civilian job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to reflect the rich diversity of our community. Join our team! This page is updated with new job openings, so check back often. For positions that are being processed currently, you may hear back from us within 30 days. Others will be longer and you may not hear from us until a vacancy occurs.

Minimum Requirements:

• Good work history

• High school diploma or GED (except for School Crossing Guards - see requirements here) (Will not accept a certificate of completion)

• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English

• At least 18 years of age

• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Registered Alien

• For positions requiring driving, a valid driver's license for the last year

• 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

• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces

• No illegal drug usage within the last year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis