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Salary : $77,921.00 - $84,610.00 Annually Location : Sarasota, FL 34237 Job Type: CERTIFIED Job Number: 2026-00006 Division/Bureau: Corrections Operations Bureau Section (Cost Center): JAIL OPS-MAIN JAIL Opening Date: 01/01/2026 Closing Date: 6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.) If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency. Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year. The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Forms Required for Application: RAP BACKCREDIT WAIVER Job Description The corrections deputy will be responsible for a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to, care, custody, and control of inmates; assist and facilitate access in rehabilitation, recovery, and reentry of inmates; escorting inmates to and from their housing locations; overseeing various inmate activities to include hospital watches; controlling and resolving inmate incidents; conducting searches, monitoring security, and conducting inmate counts; preventing escapes; participating in facility transports; preparing appropriate reports; mentoring and counseling inmates; responding to inmate requests; responding to emergencies; and performing any other related duties as needed. General Description of Duties Tasks: Complete assignments as directed, maintain work areas, inmate movement, interaction with inmates, searches, patrol work areas, conduct inmate intake procedures, written reports, supervise inmates, maintaining and updating logs, report security breaches, responds to emergency situations, use of restraint devices, direct supervision. Minimum RequirementsMust be at least 19 years old Must have a high school diploma or equivalent Applicants who do not possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent must successfully complete the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test and achieve a score of 267 or higher in Verbal Skills and 241 or higher in Quantitative Skills (math). Must be a US citizen Must be Florida Corrections Certified or currently enrolled in EOT Must have a valid driver license Additional Information PG 05 2229.5 Annual Hours Long Term Cap Step 9 $97,987 The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. SwornLaw Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241. Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify. Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously. If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application. Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency. Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year. SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer The SCSO now offers free, onsite, confidential mental health counseling services to all employees in addition to traditional EAP services. 01 Have you received your Florida Corrections Certification, or are you currently attending a Florida Corrections Academy? If you are certified, please provide a copy of your certificate of completion. (Please select all that apply.) Corrections Certified in Florida Corrections Certified in a state other than Florida Currently enrolled in a Corrections academy Currently going through the Florida EOT process None of the above 02 Do you have a High School diploma or GED?Please note that if you do NOT have an Associates degree or equivalent then you are REQUIRED to register for the Wonderlic exam and submit your testing date or scores. Yes, and I have an Associate's degree or equivalent. Yes, and I have an appointment for the Wonderlic scheduled. Yes, and I have my Wonderlic scores to submit. None of the above. 03 Have you used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any illegal drugs, prescriptions not prescribed to you, or marijuana (or its derivatives) even in a state marijuana was legal within the last 12 months prior to this application? Yes, I have used drugs within 12 months of this application date. No 04 Do you have any tattoos on your head, scalp, face, neck, or hands? Yes, I have tattoos on my head, scalp, face, neck, or hands. No, I do not. 05 Are you able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, on call, hurricanes, evacuations, and other state of emergencies and have reliable transportation? Yes No 06 Do you currently have ANY other OPEN applications with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office? Per agency policy, we only consider one application per applicant at a time. Yes, and I would like to be removed from all other application processes and eligibility lists. No, I understand that I can only have ONE active application at one time. 07 All information and documents you provide in this application must support your selected answers and will be verified, and additional documentation may be required. By completing this application and supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting what has been provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.Have you read all the questions and answered them truthfully? YES- All answers and documentation are TRUE and ACCURATE. No- Not eligible for employment. Required Question