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A complete list of law enforcement positions in the NORTH Region of the State of Florida can be found below.  Each vacancy is listed by agency within the appropriate county.

North Region

Alachua 

    Alachua County Sheriff's Office
    P.O. Box 1210
    Gainesville, FL 32602
    Phone:  (352) 367-4040
    Contact:  Kelly Caraway
    E-mail Address:  kcaraway@alachuasheriff.org
    Website Address:  www.alachuasheriff.org
    Position:     Deputy Sheriff with Experience
    Educational Requirements:  High School Graduate

    HOURS:  Full-time, 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays.  24-hour operation.  May be called in for emergencies or to accommodate staffing requirements.

    SALARY:  $33,362 GED/HS degree;  $34,862 AA/AS degree;  $36,362 BA/BS degree Plus educational incentive pay.  Bi-weekly pay period.  Take home vehicle.  Off-duty Court and Call-Out Pay minimum of three (3) hours.  Agency supported opportunity for off duty assignments paid at overtime rate.  1% A YEAR - UP TO 10% ABOVE BASE SALARY FOR EXPERIENCE.

    DESCRIPTION:  Responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with primary emphasis on the protection of life and property, the enforcement of local ordinances, and state and federal laws.  Deputy Sheriffs are provided with uniforms, state of the art communications equipment including lap top computers, firearms, and other safety and enforcement related tools.

    TRAINING:  Sixteen (16) weeks of agency conducted field training covering operations, policies/procedures, proper wearing of uniform and equipment, duties of the position including vehicle operation, law enforcement techniques, and report writing.  In-service training to maintain current FDLE/CJSTC Law Enforcement certification is also provided.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be at least 21 years of age
    • High school diploma/GED
    • At least three (3) years experience as a law enforcement officer
    • Current FDLE/CJSTC Florida Law Enforcement certification
    • Current, valid Florida driver’s license
    • Must be of good morale character with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character or false statements
    • Good driving record with no DUI charge in last ten (10) years
    • Good employment record with no serious disciplinary findings

    SELECTION:
    The most qualified applicants will be scheduled for an oral board interview with various representatives of the Sheriff's Office.  Selected applicants must successfully complete the requirements of a conditional employment offer and a pre-employment background investigation.

    DEADLINE:  Open until filled.
    Applications are distributed Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

    CONTACT INFORMATION:
    Alachua County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Bureau
    2621 S.E. Hawthorne Road
    Gainesville, Florida 32641
    Office:  (352) 367-4040
    Fax:  (352) 374-1803
    Website: www.alachuasheriff.org

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
    The Alachua County Sheriff's Office is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The Alachua County Sheriff's Office gives preference in employment/appointment to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans.  Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated in the application process.  Minorities and protected classes are encouraged to apply.

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Baker 
Bradford 
Citrus 
Columbia 
Dixie 
Duval 

    Atlantic Beach Police Department
    850 Seminole Road
    Atlantic Beach, FL 32233
    Phone:  (904) 247-5859
    Contact:  Sgt. David Cameron
    E-mail Address:  dcameron@coab.us
    Website Address:  www.coab.us
    Position:     Police Officer
    Educational Requirements:  High School Graduate or GED

    Entrance Requirements:

    • U.S. citizenship
    • Minimum 21 years of age
    • High school diploma or G.E.D.
    • Valid Florida license at time of employment
    • Good physical condition
    • Good moral character
    • No felony convictions
    • Military discharge, if applicable, must be under honorable conditions
    • No smokers or other use of tobacco products
    • Prefer state certified police officer in Florida or experienced as a police officer in another state
    • Must be willing to work different shifts, weekends and holidays

    Salary & Benefits:
      Starting Patrol Salary:  $39,071
      Additional salary compensations may include Florida State Salary Incentive Program (up to $130.00 per month), College Education (up to $1,200.00 annually), and increased starting pay considered if prior police officer experience.
      Currently forty-two hour work week (12 hour shifts).
      Full uniform & equipment issuance including body armor, firearm, & dry cleaning.
      Overtime at 1 ½ pay.
      College tuition and book reimbursement program.
      Paid training (state required and department approved).
      Take home car (when eligible).
      Paid membership at local fitness center.

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    Click Here for additional additional benefits (Leave, Insurance, Holidays, Pension, etc.)

    Specialized Unit Opportunities Include: (most include add pays)
    • SWAT (5% when engaged in specific SWAT functions)
    • General Crimes Detective (10%)
    • Detective in the Crime Suppression Unit (narcotic and vice) (10%)
    • Field Training Unit (10% when performing FTO related activities)
    • Traffic Enforcement Unit
    • (COPS) Community Oriented Policing Unit (Bike Patrol)

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Flagler 
Gilchrist 
Hamilton 
Lafayette 
Lake 
Levy 
Marion 
Nassau 
Putnam 
St. Johns 
Suwannee 
Union 
Volusia 

    City of Ormond Beach
    22 South Beach Street
    Ormond Beach, Florida 32175
    Phone:  (386) 676-3202
    Contact:  Sherry Arzola
    E-mail Address:  arzola@ormondbeach.org
    Website address:  www.ormondbeach.org
    Position:      Chief of Police
    Starting Salary:  $61,262
    Educational Requirement:  Bachelors Degree

    The City of Ormond Beach, Florida (population 40,000), located on central Florida's beautiful east coast, is currently seeking a highly qualified police professional to direct its State accredited Police Department.  The Chief of Police position is appointed by the City Manager and directs the activities of a municipal Police department; manages an annual operating budget of $7.3 million, 67 sworn officers and 22 non-sworn employees.  Ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, sound financial management and budgeting skills.  Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible law enforcement to include five years at a senior management level is required.  Successful candidate must hold a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, or a related field supplemented by formal training in law enforcement and public or police administration.  Individual is required to be certified by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission either upon hire or within 6 months of employment; executive law enforcement training with the FBI National Academy is preferred.

    For more information regarding the City of Ormond Beach as well as this exciting career opportunity, please visit our website at www.ormondbeach.org.  City of Ormond Beach is an EOE/Veteran's Preference Applies/Drug-free Workplace.

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