CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The prevailing image of the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is a uniformed deputy and their distinctive green and white car with the gold star. There are, however, a wide variety of exciting career opportunities throughout the Sheriff's Office, including sworn and civilian positions in Law Enforcement, Courts and Corrections and the Public Safety Communications Center.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
APPLICANT DETAILS
Applicants must complete all applicable forms and submit them along with the application or it will not be accepted. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office keeps applications on file for one year. Specify on the application the position for which you are applying. Contact the Human Resources Bureau if you wish to submit an existing application for a different position. There are certain prerequisites for employment with the agency. Civilian applicant prerequisites are listed here. For sworn positions, see the relevant page detailing each position.
CIVILIAN APPLICANTS
- Must possess a High School Diploma or GED.
- Must successfully complete the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and achieve a score of 248 or higher in Verbal Skills and 241 or higher in Quantitative Skills (math).
- Must successfully complete an interview with appropriate staff personnel.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must submit to a typing test (specified positions only). Must meet the agency approved Drug and Tobacco Policy.
- Must submit to a polygraph and complete background investigation.
- Must submit to a complete a physical examination including drug screen and hearing test (specified positions only).
Below are the positions that are currently available within the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Click the link(s) to view additional details about the position, requirements, responsibilities and other information.
Communications Operator (Open until filled)
Corrections Deputy
Court Services Deputy
Deputy Sheriff
Victim Advocate (Open until October 9, 2023)
CIS Secretary (Open until October 16, 2023)
FOLLOW THIS LINK TO DOWNLOAD AN APPLICATION.
Wonderlic Requirements
RAP Back Applicant Form THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE APPLICATION
Credit Inquiry Waiver
FRS Certification Form
EEOC Survey
Physical Abilities Test Information
Employee Benefit Highlights Booklet