About the Department

Starting Salary: $36,171/yr or $37,273/yr. with 3+ years of experience

Position Duties

Note - This position is located at the Orange County Sheriff's Office Sector V Substation - 6817 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821

Provides clerical and administrative assistance by performing the following duties. #oj

Minimum Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
U.S. Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card.
Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated.
No illegal drug usage within the past year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Depending on assignment, may be required to complete FCIC/NCIC certified within one (1) year of accepting position.
May also be required to become a Public Notary within six (6) months of employment.
Ability to perform escorting duties when directing court personnel and jurors (i.e. courtrooms and ordering meals for jury, returning to courtrooms, etc.)
Ability to answer questions verbally or in writing regarding unit-specific issues and route questions to the appropriate personnel. Respond to requests for documents and other information; may have to exercise some independent judgment in accordance with public information laws regarding disclosure.
Ability to maintain logs and appropriately inventory, order, and distribute equipment/items as needed (e.g. office supplies, personal protective equipment, etc.).
Ability to enter data, retrieve information and verify accuracy of records; run queries, modify records and update files to and from the appropriate databases
Ability to perform other clerical duties as needed, such as sorting/sending, sorting and distributing mail, completing, and filing. May have to perform notary work (if applicable).
Ability to administer subpoenas, statistical reports, incident reports.
May assist personnel and the general public with paperwork.
Depending on assignment, may be required to collect money and issue receipts.
Must have the ability to read and interpret legal documents, technical procedures and Florida State Statutes.
Ability to write routine correspondence and reports.
Ability to effectively present and speak to citizens, vendors, judges, law enforcement and employees of an organization.
Ability to work well with others and have effective customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to have intermediate math skills to include calculating discounts, interest, proportions, percentages, and statistics.
Ability to problem solve with several variables. Ability to deal with money, costs, and cost comparisons and outside vendors.
Ability to have intermediate computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Must be able to learn multiple specialized software and database systems.
Ability to multitask, be detail oriented, and handle multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
Must have effective organizing and planning skills.
Must have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to deal with strict deadlines.
Must have the ability to learn, understand, express, apply, and demonstrate knowledge of relevant Florida State Statutes as well as agency policies and procedures.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to learn police radio using 10 codes and signals.

Minimum Qualifications

ADDITIONAL PROCESSING:

Some positions, depending on the responsibilities, may require the candidate to successfully pass a physical or other selection processes when needed.
Please upload a copy of your resume that is no longer than two (2) pages in length to your application

Other Qualifications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. They are frequently required to use their hands to handle or feel. They frequently are required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. They must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is generally performed in a standard office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
Education incentive and reimbursement programs
12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
13 paid holidays per year
Gym facilities in many agency buildings

Supplemental Questions

You must be at least 18 years of age to work in a non-law enforcement capacity. If applying for a non-law enforcement position, are you at least 18 years of age?

Are you a United States citizen or do you possess a valid permanent resident alien card?

I am a United States citizen
I am not a United States citizen, but I do possess a valid permanent resident alien card
I am neither a United States citizen nor do I possess a valid permanent resident alien card

If you possess a permanent resident alien card, please provide the issue date, expiration date and the category code.

Do you have any tattoos or body ornamentation on the hands, head, neck, or face?

Please provide the description(s) and location(s) of ALL tattoos / body ornamentation(s)?

Do you possess a high school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED)?

Are you able to read, write and fluently speak English?

Are there any languages other than English that you can read, write, or speak fluently?

Please provide the other languages you can read, write, or speak fluently. Enter each language on a separate line and beside each enter whether you read, write, or speak the language fluently.

If you have a driver's license, what is your driver's license # and the state of issuance? Enter N/A if you have no driver's license.

Have you had a driver's license for at least one (1) year as of this application date?

Please provide details of your moving traffic violations/citations in the past three (3) years from the date of this application?

Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

Yes
No, or I do not have a driver's license

Please provide details of your driver's license suspension(s) / revocations(s), date(s), state(s) issued and explanation(s).

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you ever been arrested or charged with a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? Pursuant to F.S.S. 943.059, arrests that have been sealed or expunged must be disclosed.

Please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s) or charge information and date(s). If applicable, please note whether the arrest was sealed or expunged.

Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence?

Please provide all misdemeanor conviction charge(s) involving false statements, perjury, or domestic violence and date(s).

Have you ever been a suspect or a defendant in any criminal investigation?

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal investigation(s) and associated dates.

Have you ever been involved in any criminal activity?

Please provide an explanation of all your criminal activity and associated dates.

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior?

Please provide an explanation of your associations with the individual(s) under criminal investigation or indictment and the criminal activity that is involved.

Are you now, or have you ever been, a member of a gang or any association that engages in criminal activity?

Please provide the gang and/or association name, location(s) and the dates of involvement.

Have you been or known anyone who has been associated with any organization, past or present that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question? (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

Please provide an explanation of these associations or dealings you have with these individuals that would place the integrity of the Sheriff's Office in question;. (e.g. KKK, Nazi organization, organized crime, etc.)

Have you ever used, possessed, or cultivated an illegal controlled substance?

Please provide an explanation of your drug use, and/or possession, and/or cultivation of an illegal controlled substance along with associated dates of last use/involvement.

Within the last year from the date of this application, have you used any illegal drug(s) or illegal controlled substance(s)? (e.g. - marijuana, heroin, cocaine, LSD, etc.)

Please provide the type(s) of illegal drug(s) used within the last year, location(s), and the dates last used.

Have you ever been involved in the sale/purchase of illegal drugs either directly or indirectly?

Please provide details of your illegal drug sale(s)/purchase involvement, location(s) and date(s).

Have you ever served in the armed forces (Military), and if so, what type of discharge did you receive?

I did not serve in the military
Honorable Discharge
Honorable Discharge under General Conditions
Dishonorable Discharge
Other
I am still an Active Reserve

What military branch(es), including any state National Guard, did you serve or are you currently serving in?

Please provide the dates of service to include Active and/or Reserve service.

Were you ever formally disciplined while in the military to include any Article 15's?

Yes
No
Not Applicable

Please provide type of military discipline(s), reasons for the discipline, and dates.

Are you currently employed by a law enforcement or corrections agency and if so, are you currently under internal investigation?

Yes
No
Not Applicable

If you have prior law enforcement or corrections experience, have you ever been under internal investigation?

No, I have never been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
Yes, I have been under internal investigation at a prior law enforcement or corrections agency
Not Applicable

Please provide the employer's name where you were under internal investigation, to include each incident, date(s), and outcome.

Have you ever been disciplined by any past or current employer?

Please provide the employer's name where you were disciplined, type of discipline(s) and date(s).

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job?

Please provide the employer name(s) where your were terminated or asked to resign, reason for departure(s), and date(s) of termination(s)/resignation(s).

Have you applied with any other law enforcement agencies?

What agency, city/state and date(s) of application?

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Address: 2500 West Colonial Drive

Orlando, Florida, 32804
Phone: (407) 254-7490
Website: http://OCSO.COM

Police Service Officer - Sector V