Polk County Sheriff's Office

Clerical Assistant

Performs clerical duties with basic Excel/Word skills, 35 wpm, high school or GED, valid FL driver’s license, FCIC/NCIC certification.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Scheduled December 2026)

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Trainee program for deputy sheriff; must establish Polk County residency; Academy attendance with stipend; no health insurance during academy.

Dual Academy Trainee (Scheduled September 2026)

Dual Academy Trainee

High school diploma or GED; must qualify for academy training; eligible for stipend program.

Fleet Technician III

Fleet Technician III with ASE certifications and experience in automotive repair; must have Fleet Technician II experience or equivalent; able to supervise tasks and handle emergency situations.

Fleet Technician II

Must have Fleet Technician I experience; perform maintenance, repair, diagnostics, and fleet operations.

Detention Support Specialist

High school or GED required; must complete Detention Support Specialist training within one year of appointment; keyboarding training within first 12 months.

Deputy Associate Staff Attorney

JD required; Florida Bar member; four-year degree; valid Florida driver’s license; knowledge of federal/state law and civil/criminal procedure; ability to draft legal documents and provide legal opinions.

Animal Control Veterinarian

DVM degree; Florida veterinary license; valid Florida driver’s license; DEA license; 3–5 years’ experience in private practice or shelter medicine; ability to obtain DEA license if not current.

Detention Deputy

Detention Deputy role with sign-on bonuses; must meet education and certification requirements; experience in corrections or security preferred.

Deputy Sheriff

Sworn Deputy Sheriff role. Requires High School or GED, valid Florida driver’s license, Florida Basic Recruit/Certification or CJSTC-equivalent training, ongoing in-service training, and completion of field training. Prior law enforcement experience preferred.

Part Time Deputy Sheriff

Part-time deputy sheriff role requiring High School or GED, Florida driver license, basic law enforcement training, and willingness to perform sworn duties; prior law enforcement preferred.

Title	Location	Date
Clerical Assistant Full Time · $33K-$46K Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	Apr 27, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Trainee (Scheduled December 2026) Full Time · $36K Polk County, Florida, United States · Onsite	Polk County, Florida, United States Onsite	Mar 20, 2026
Dual Academy Trainee (Scheduled September 2026) Full Time · $36K Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	Mar 20, 2026
Fleet Technician III Full Time · $52K-$71K · 1+ YOE Polk County, Florida, United States · Onsite	Polk County, Florida, United States Onsite	Feb 19, 2026
Fleet Technician II Full Time · $49K-$66K · 2+ YOE Florida, United States · Onsite	Florida, United States Onsite	Feb 19, 2026
Detention Support Specialist Full Time · $38K-$52K Polk County, Florida, United States · Onsite	Polk County, Florida, United States Onsite	Feb 4, 2026
Deputy Associate Staff Attorney Full Time · $93K-$110K Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	Jan 29, 2026
Animal Control Veterinarian Full Time · $133K-$142K · 3+ YOE Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	May 9, 2025
Detention Deputy Full Time · $63K-$80K Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	Jun 17, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Full Time · $63K-$80K Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	Oct 23, 2023
Part Time Deputy Sheriff Part Time · $44K/yr Winter Haven, Florida, United States · Onsite	Winter Haven, Florida, United States Onsite	Nov 22, 2022

Activities	Law enforcement patrolCriminal investigation servicesCorrectional facility managementAnimal control servicesCourtroom security maintenance
Headquarters	US
Industries	Public SafetyGovernment Administration
Name	Polk County Sheriff's Office
Employees	1,826
Type	Government
Tagline	Providing law enforcement and public safety for Polk County.
Founded	1,861
Website	polksheriff.org

Polk County Sheriff's Office

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