Position - Police Recruit
Salary - $35,568
Police Recruiters:
Officer A. W. Latimer
7691awl@jaxsheriff.com
(904) 713-4870
Officer T. Y. Boyer
5128tyb@jaxsheriff.com
(904) 713-4870
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Paid Police Recruit Training Class
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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is sponsoring a PAID Police Recruit training class at FCCJ (North Campus). Tuition and an annual salary of $35,568 will be paid to candidates selected for the class. PRIOR to obtaining an employment application, applicants must successfully complete and possess the following:
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Results of an FBAT (Florida Basic Abilities Test) at any FCCJ campus.
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Original college transcripts denoting a four-year degree.
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Or an original college transcript denoting a minimum of 60 college credit hours with documentation of four years active military service (DD-214), or four years police employment.
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Transcripts and test scores will be accepted at the Criminal Justice Training Center, 4715 Capper Rd., Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2 p.m.- 4 p.m. Please call the Downtown Campus at 633-8388, South Campus at 646-2264, North Campus at 766-6773 or Kent Campus at 381-3491 for test information and business hours.
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Note: If you are already a certified law enforcement officer, instead of submitting FBAT scores, you will need to provide of your training certificate. (Out of state certification, contact FDLE 1-850-410-8600 for transfer to Florida certification)
Qualifications
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Must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university OR
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Possess an accredited Associate's Degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours) with four (4) years prior active military or law enforcement experience OR
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Possess 90 semester/135 quarter hours with two (2) years prior active military or law enforcement experience
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Be a citizen of the United States
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Must be at least 21 years of age
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Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces
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Not have been convicted of any felony
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Not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence
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Be in good physical condition
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Must pass the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) with a score of 70% or better
Hiring process
Physical ability test
Writing skills test
Polygraph exam
Background investigation
- Credit history check
- Driver's License check
- Criminal history
- Employment and residential check
Oral Board Interview
Medical/Stress test
Drug screen
Psychological exam
Benefits
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HEALTH INSURANCE Comprehensive Medical Coverage at no expense to the employee. Dependent Coverage available at additional charge.
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LIFE INSURANCE Coverage equal to the employee's annual salary with a double indemnity clause for accidental death is provided by the employer. Florida law provides $25,000.00 line-of-duty death and $75,000.00 unlawful death insurance.
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RETIREMENT Members may retire with a minimum of 20 years of service and collect sixty percent (60%) or a maximum of 30 years and collect eighty percent (80%) of their average base pay for the last two (2) years. Vested rights after five years of service at two and one-half percent (2 1/2 %) per year of service. There is no age requirement.
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COLLEGE TUITION REINBURSEMENT Restrictions Apply.
Education Incentive
- Master of Arts/Science Degree with 18 semester hours of police science - $200.00 Monthly
Closing Date - Continuous Recruitment
Additional Information
You may request additional information by completing an online tracking card if you meet the minimum requirements. Click here to proceed to the Police Qualifying form. Note: A Tracking Card is not an application for employment. You must submit the documents listed above to obtain an application and begin your process with our agency.