DEPUTY SHERIFF RECRUIT (SPONSORSHIP)

Summary

Deputy Sheriff Recruit (Sponsorship)The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Recruit (Sponsorship). Join our team now to receive a one-time bonus payment of $5,000. This position provides qualified candidates the opportunity to attend a law enforcement academy to become a Deputy Sheriff.The hourly base salary for this position while in the Law Enforcement Academy is $20.00 an hour. After completion of the academy, you will receive the starting Deputy Sheriff salary of $67,080 ($30 per hour), plus the potential for additional holiday pay up to $3,960 for those employees who work twelve (12) hour shifts. The Sheriff's Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System, paid medical/dental/life insurance, generous leave accrual, wellness benefits, education incentives, and assistance. Required document: Each applicant must complete a notarized background investigation waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 24, 2026.

Job Description

Deputy Sheriff Recruit (Sponsorship)The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for Deputy Sheriff Recruit (Sponsorship). Join our team now to receive a one-time bonus payment of $5,000. This position provides qualified candidates the opportunity to attend a law enforcement academy to become a Deputy Sheriff.The hourly base salary for this position while in the Law Enforcement Academy is $20.00 an hour. After completion of the academy, you will receive the starting Deputy Sheriff salary of $67,080 ($30 per hour), plus the potential for additional holiday pay up to $3,960 for those employees who work twelve (12) hour shifts. The Sheriff's Office offers a competitive benefits package including retirement benefits under the Florida Retirement System, paid medical/dental/life insurance, generous leave accrual, wellness benefits, education incentives, and assistance. Required document: Each applicant must complete a notarized background investigation waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 24, 2026.