General Description
The Sheriff's Office encourages community interest and involvement in the law enforcement process and allows citizens to ride as observers in the Sheriff's Office patrol vehicles. Persons wishing to ride as observers must follow the protocol outlined below to ensure their safety and that of our deputies. Observers must be at least 18 years of age to participate (with the exception of Youth Deputies).
A NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiverin the link provided must be submitted with the Ride-Along application. Theapplicant will be contacted to schedule fingerprinting upon passing the preliminary background check. A valid Florida driver's license or government-issued photo identification will be required at the time of the appointment.
Upon successful background processing, prospective participants will be emailed instructions to complete the CJI course (Criminal Justice Information) to provide security awareness while in the vehicle with the Deputy. This course can be completed from any computer. Once the course is completed and the prospective participant is approved, Human Resources will forward the participant's contact information to the East, South, or North Region offices to schedule their Ride-Along.
Please note that observers are under the supervision of the employees they ride with. They are not allowed to: assist with criminal interrogations or physical confrontations; exit the vehicle except upon specific instructions, or possess a firearm or other weapon.Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age (with the exception of Youth Deputies)
- Notarized Background Investigation Waiver
- Ability to pass a background investigation
- Complete fingerprinting at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office
- Complete CJIS (Level 1) Security Awareness Training provided by Human Resources
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
Sanford FL 32773
kstresen@seminolesheriff.org
(407) 665-6711****Please disregard the standard footer below as employment information does not apply to this posting****
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.