Deputy Sheriff

Duties

• Patrols a designated area of Bay County to preserve the peace, prevent and discover criminal acts and to enforce the traffic laws of the State of Florida.
• Respond to calls for service, including but not limited to complaints involving drunkenness, domestic disturbances, fires, theft, as well as other felony and misdemeanor violations of law.
• Administers first aid at scenes of motor vehicle crashes as well as to sick and injured persons.
• Conduct preliminary investigations, including but not limited to, protesting and collecting physical evidence, interviewing complainants, witnesses and suspects involved in crimes.
• Prepares a variety of written reports concerning involvements in the duties assigned.
• Prepares criminal complaints to initiate the arrest of law violators.
• Initiates arrest of law violators.
• Involved in traffic control as well as the investigation of motor vehicle crashes.
• Provides advice and general information to the public.
• Make interpretations of state law and county ordinances.
• Assists Local, State and Federal Law Enforcement agencies as well as other Divisions of the Bay County Sheriff’s Office.

NOTE: These are illustrative duties. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Work Schedule This position requires Deputies to work the “Panama Schedule,” a 24/7 rotating 12-hour shift. The schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern—two work days, two days off, three work days—rotating with the opposite pattern in a 14-day cycle. Shifts rotate between day and night every two months, ensuring consistent coverage and equal opportunities for all platoons assigned to Field Services.

Minimums

• Minimum 19 years of age or older.
• Graduation from high school or possession of an accredited equivalency diploma.
• Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida through Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC).
• Be of good moral character.

How to apply

Qualified applicants will be required to pass a physical abilities test and a written examination to advance in the selection process. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment must then successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation, Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA), psychological evaluation, and drug screening.