Job Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is currently recruiting for Deputy Sheriff - Detention and Corrections. Due to different application processes, when applying for any Deputy vacancy, we ask that you limit your application to one position. This position requires that the applicant be at least 19 years of age and meet the requirements and standards of the Florida (CJSTC) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13. Up to 5 years' experience pay for Certified Detention Deputies. 1 year = $67,619.55 2 years = $68,295.55 3 years = $69,149.39 4 years = $70,013.84 5+ years = $71,064.03 With three (3) or more years Certified Detention experience, eligible to receive: - Signing bonus = $20,000 Relocation Stipend to Pinellas County From out-of-state = $3,000 - From Manatee, Hillsborough, Pasco or Hernando Counties = $500 From all other Florida locations = $1,500 With less than three (3) years Certified Detention experience, eligible to receive: - Signing Bonus = $20,000 10% shift differential for night shift Under general supervision of a Detention Sergeant, performs corrections work of average difficulty and responsibility in dealing with persons under confinement and includes the care, custody, restraint, general welfare of inmates detained at the Department of Detention and Corrections, and other related duties as required by direction or assignment. Work is performed with some independence and deputy must be able to exercise good judgment and initiative in handling routine and emergency situations. Positions require the member to work on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Duties are generally performed on an assigned shift at an assi