Equivalency of Training (EOT) Sponsorship – Law Enforcement or Corrections- $5,000 sign on bonus

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Job Ttitle: Equivalency of Training (EOT) Sponsorship – Law Enforcement or Corrections- $5,000 sign on bonus

Company: Brevard County Sheriff’s Office


Description: Job DescriptionThe job class is for full-time Out-of-State Officers, Federal Officers, Military Police Officers, and previously certified Florida Law Enforcement Officers or Corrections Officers with a break-in-service of four years or more but no more than eight. The (EOT) program allows an officer to be exempt from having to complete the full basic recruit academy for either position.Starting salary while attending the 8-day equivalency of training (EOT) course is currently $18.26 hourly. Upon completing the training course and passing your State Officer Certified Exam (SOCE), your salary will be increase to $50,648.00. Applicants with prior certified full-time Law Enforcement or Corrections Officer experience may start above the minimum starting pay up to $57,054.00 annually based on the applicant’s years of service.BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR THE EOT PROGRAM. ONCE ACCEPTED, COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION AND SUBMIT COMPLETED FDLE 76 FORM INDICATING YOU ARE QUALIFIED FOR THE EOT PROGRAM**** TO CONTACT EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE, GO TO THIS LINKThose who meet these requirements are encouraged to apply for a paid sponsorship to attend an (8) day Equivalency of Training Program (EOT) course at Eastern Florida State College, or any other Criminal Justice Standard Training Center (CJSTC) in the state of Florida who offers the (EOT) program. We are strongly looking for out-of-state candidates who are ambitious to re-locate to the state of Florida.*Applicants who are currently attending or near completion of the (EOT) program, and successfully passed all portions of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office background process and approved for hire may be eligible for (EOT) tuition reimbursement.RECRUITMENT BONUS – UP TO $10,000 for out of State Certified law enforcement officers!**The State of Florida is offering a recruitment bonus of up to $5,000 for newly certified officers and for out of state certified law enforcement officers who move to the Sunshine State!An applicant hired as a certified law enforcement deputy sheriff who has at least one complete year of full-time certified law enforcement experience may currently receive a one-time hiring/recruitment bonus of up to $5,000.**Applicants are not eligible to receive more than one recruitment bonus. State of Florida paid bonuses are contingent upon legislative appropriation.Position DutiesThis is a trainee-level class, and incumbents are expected to successfully complete the (8) day Equivalency of Training (EOT) course, pass the State Officer Certification Exam (S.O.C.E.) and promote to Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Deputy.Termination Includes:

• Recruit withdraws from the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course or is terminated by academy authorities
• Recruit fails to complete the (EOT) program
• Recruit fails to pass State Officer Certification Exam
• Recruit voluntarily resigns
• Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified Law Enforcement or Corrections officer for the BCSO, or fails to fulfill their three year contract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Officer.

When trainees are not actively engaged in (EOT) courses, they will perform various office-related duties, training exercises and observation events during or after business hours.Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is a requirement of this job.Minimum Qualifications

• To be eligible for this position, the applicant must obtain CJSTC Form 76 Equivalency of Training (EOT) Exemption Approval:

Contact a Criminal Justice Selection Center in the state of Florida to determine eligibility to be exempt from completing a basic recruit training course. If approved, you will be issued an Equivalency of Training CJSTC Form 76. Eastern Florida State College’s Selection Center is Brevard Police Testing, or contact any other CJSTC in the state of Florida who offers the (EOT) program. For more information on how to apply please visit: * The applicant MUST be eligible or registered to start the (EOT) program ASAP and will have received an acceptance letter with a start date.

• The applicant MUST attach a copy of their (EOT) acceptance letter to their on-line application for the position at

. * Candidates must have established Florida residency at time of hire

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver’s License upon completion of the (EOT) program
• Must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Must meet the BCSO Drug Policy standards
• Must have not been convicted of a felony
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
• Must be within BCSO Body Ornamentation/Tattoo Policy

Additional InformationThe Selection Process Includes:

• Online application
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
• Oral Review Board & Conditional Offer
• Background Investigation & Polygraph Examination
• Psychological assessment
• FDLE Medical exam & drug screen (to be completed after conditional offer)

During an emergency, the Sheriff will determine who is considered an emergency responder and whose work is necessary to maintain the operation of law enforcement and correctional facilities. This determination is subject to change based on staffing and the operational needs of the agency.The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Job applicants and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations. Females are encouraged to apply.Permanent Full-time Employees receive the following benefits:

• 12 days of vacation accrual per year* Increases based on years of service.
• 12 days of sick time accrual per year* unlimited carryover.
• 11 paid holidays per year*
• 3 personal days per year
• 24 hours hazard leave per year
• Medical/Prescription insurance
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Mental Health – Employee Assistance plan
• Dental/Vision/Dependent Health Insurance available at Group Rates
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Optional Deferred Compensation Program (employee contribution)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Up to $140.00/month educational incentive pay
• Up to $120.00/month career/advanced training course incentive (sworn only)
• Workout facilities
• Uniforms and Leather (dependent on position)
• Weapon (dependent on position)
• $150.00/year boot allowance (dependent on position)
• Take-home Agency Vehicle (based on position/assignment and availability)

*Part-Time Permanent Employees receive leave accrual and holidays on a pro rata basis.01Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

02What position are you applying for Law Enforcement/Deputy Sheriff or Corrections Deputy?03Please list your full legal name, last, first, middle, and date of birth.04Have you ever served or attempted to join the military, and if so, did you receive an honorable separation from service? Please explain in full detail.05While serving in the military, were you ever subject to any military investigations, court martial, or received any disciplinary actions against you (this includes letter of reprimand, confinement, forfeiture of pay, demotion in rank, article 15, or captain mast)? If yes, explain.06Have you completed your Equivalency of Training (EOT) application/registration at Eastern Florida State College (EFSC) or any other CJSTC location in the State of Florida? Contact EFSC via the link in this posting for registration and information on how to apply.

• Yes
• No

07Have you ever in your LIFETIME worked as a sworn, certified law enforcement officer or corrections officer, to include either part-time or reserve? If so, provide the name of the agency and position held. *Please ensure you have included all law enforcement/corrections work experience in the employment section of this application.08Are you attending or registered to attend a law enforcement academy within the State of Florida? If so, please indicate your projected start date and graduation date. If you are not, answer “no”.09Have you ever been the subject of any disciplinary complaint made against you by any Police Standards and Training Commission in Florida or in any other state? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer “no”.10Have you ever been the subject of a Civil Rights or use of force complaint made against you by anyone in this or any other state? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer “no”.11Have you ever engaged in any inappropriate conduct with a victim, witness, complainant, suspect, inmate, or an arrestee?12Have you ever taken a polygraph or CVSA for any reason? If so, please provide the date(s), reason(s) and the final disposition(s). If you have not, answer “no”.13Have you ever been denied a driver’s license, or has your driver’s license ever been restricted, revoked or suspended? If yes, provide date(s) and reason(s). If you have not, answer “no”.14Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor crime(s) involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence? If yes, please explain to include dates, agency and final disposition. If you have not, answer “no”.15Have you ever been involved or committed a criminal act either detected or undetected? If so, explain each situation in detail. If you have not, answer “no”.16Are you currently residing with someone who was charged with a crime, whether they were convicted or not? If yes, please explain. If you have not, answer “no”.17Have you ever consumed alcoholic beverages or used illegal drugs at a place of employment? If yes, provide details. If you have not, answer “no”.18In your lifetime, have you ever experimented, tried, taken, used, or possessed what you knew or believed to be, any type of an illegal substances? (includes one-time experimentation) Note: It is still necessary to note this information even if you used or possessed it when prescribed by your physician.19If you checked any box for a substance in the above question, provide ALL dates (month and year) used for EACH substance. If you have used or experimented with an illegal substance not listed, provide that information also.20Have you ever been terminated from employment for any reason or asked to resign in lieu of being terminated? If yes, please provide agency/company name, date and an explanation for each incident.21Have you ever applied for a job with any law enforcement agency in or out of the state? If yes, please provide all the application dates, agencies and the final outcomes. If you have not, answer “no.”22Have you ever in your lifetime, as an adult or juvenile, been arrested by a law enforcement agency? Per Florida State Statute 943.058 &/or 943.059, an applicant must acknowledge all sealed or expunged records of prior arrests on an application for employment with a criminal justice agency. If yes, please provide the felony and/or misdemeanor arrest(s), date(s), name of the arresting agency and final disposition. If no, answer “no”.23Were you referred to apply to this position by any member of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office? If yes, provide full name and job title.

Salary: $18.26 per hour

Location: Titusville, FL

Date: Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:06:10 GMT


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