DEPUTY SHERIFF-LAW ENFORCEMENT
JOB CODE: 40030/40040 PAY GRADE: S01 PAY RANGE: $51,728 - $80,287
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision of a Sergeant, or designee, performs general law enforcement work
of average difficulty and responsibility in the preservation and protection of life and property,
the prevention of crime, the maintenance of good public order, the enforcement of civil and
criminal law, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. All assignments
involve responsibility for recognizing the social importance of the law enforcement function
and for conscientious and effective performance of duties without immediate supervision.
Incumbent exercises judgment and individual initiative in the performance of routine duties
and in emergency situations. Positions require the member to work on rotating shifts, including
nights, weekends and holidays. Duties are generally performed on an assigned shift, but the
deputy may be called upon to continue assigned duties or special work assignments on other
shifts and/or at such times as directed to best fill the efficient and effective operations of the
Sheriff’s Office. Work is reviewed through personal observation, inspections and by discussion
and review of daily reports for adherence to prescribed methods and procedures.
Members in this position must reside in the following counties: Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco,
Manatee, or Hernando.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators.
Patrols assigned areas of the County to preserve public order and tranquility, and to
prevent and/or discover the commission of crimes against person or property;
Makes arrests and testifies in the prosecution of law violators; conducts preliminary
and/or detailed investigations of the commission of crime or law violations.
Protects the crime scene, gathers and preserves matters of evidence, takes and records
testimony; directs and coordinates activities on-site until relieved by a superior officer;
assists detectives in specialized investigations;
Transports arrested individuals to jail, and prepares offense and case reports and
investigative information for evidence for court.
Serves warrants, capias, court orders and other legal processes; locates and arrests
persons wanted on warrants or court orders;
Enforces the traffic laws and arrests or issues summons to traffic law violators; reports
unsafe road conditions; directs the flow of traffic when required; investigates traffic
accidents;
Participates in work involving juveniles, making preliminary and/or detailed
investigation and follow-up, referring such cases as needed to Juvenile Court;
Assists in the training of Personnel;
Participates in Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as
directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an
accrediting body recognized by the U. S. Dept. of Education or licensed as a degree
granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education.
Certification of completion of law enforcement training as required by the State of
Florida.
Meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training
Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13.
Requires that the member be at least 21 years of age.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the application of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
Knowledge of the importance of law enforcement work, the geography of Pinellas
County, its unincorporated areas, and the general roadway system of the County.
Knowledge of General Orders and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations.
Knowledge of first aid practices.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly under stressful conditions
Ability to work closely with others as a team.
Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral
reports.
Ability to enforce the law with firmness, tact and impartiality and to deal courteously
with the public.
Ability to recognize and understand the emotional and physical reactions of both victims
and perpetrators of crimes.
Ability to maintain a level of physical conditioning to be able to physically subdue,
restrain, and apprehend law violators.
Ability to meet requirements of periodic in-service training in all high liability areas
(firearms, defensive tactics, A.S.P., tactical driving).
Ability to render physical assistance.
Ability to adhere, at all times, to the standards and principles of honesty and integrity,
and to keep your private life unsullied as an example to all.
Ability to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act.
Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from individuals who may
be injured and/or highly emotional.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
The physical abilities listed below are requirements to perform the essential functions and
responsibilities.
Requires satisfactory medical standards as stated on FDLE form CJSTC 75A, agency
medical physical clearance form, and the following:
o Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be
used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse
than 20/100 in each eye.
o Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500,
1000, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear.
Ability to lift 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Ability to perceive sounds at normal voice range and sounds transmitted by radio and
sirens.
Ability to operate authorized revolver or semi-automatic handguns designated by the
agency from a standing, crouching, kneeling, or prone position with either hand with
accuracy; essentials for this requirement shall consist of, but not be limited to, the
following: grip, stance, sighting under various lighting conditions, trigger control, body
positioning, drawing techniques and loading/unloading.
Ability to drive a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Essentials for this
requirement shall include, but not be limited to the following:
o Ability to sit in a standard car seat.
o Ability to use right foot for operation of gas pedal.
o Ability to use right foot for operation of brake pedal.
o Ability to use column gearshift.
o Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license (minimum Class E)
o Ability to utilize standard vehicle emergency equipment; ability to use mirrors
for safe vehicle operation.
o Ability to properly identify colors utilized in descriptions.
Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to
the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.
This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to
be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and
responsibilities as deemed necessary.