Summary description:

The purpose of the DoD Skillbridge - Recruit program with the Escambia County Sheriff's Office is to provide an opportunity for transitioning military members into the civilian workforce into a certified Law Enforcement career field. The Recruit will participate in the Escambia County Sheriff's Office Training Academy in order to gain the required education, training, and testing to become a certified Florida Law Enforcement officer. This advertisement is ONLY for CURRENT US Military members seeking employment through the DoD Skillbridge program in a Law Enforcement capacity in their transition out of the military. This advertisement is to recruit for our February 2027 ECSO LE Training Academy. Anticipated start date of program will be February 01, 2027 lasting 175 days.**If the member is approved for less than 175 days, the ECSO is willing and able to work with the member, under the proviso that official employment may not be offered until completion of the ECSO LE Training Academy and passing of the Florida State Officer Certification Exam, as long as the member can begin the program on the above mentioned, non-negotiable, start date. While in the recruit status, the service member participates and engages in formal in-house training and work activities specifically designed and chosen to train the individual in the field of law enforcement. Work is performed under the immediate supervision and guidance of a higher-level officer or instructor.

Job description:

Attends classes, lectures, demonstrations, and exercises. Trains on-the-job performing routine work assignments in the functional area for which training is prescribed. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level in classroom setting. UPON COMPLETION OF THE DoD SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM, IF OFFERED OFFICIAL CONTINUING EMPLOYMENT, DUTIES LISTED BELOW WILL BE REQUIRED ONCE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY IS COMPLETED AND STATE CERTIFICATION IS ACHIEVED: Responds to calls for service or complaints from citizens. Patrols an assigned area to enforce local, State, and Federal laws, including applicable traffic laws and related traffic control activities. Participates in investigating crimes, which includes collecting and preserving evidence, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and securing crime scenes. Prepares detailed and accurate reports, records, statistics, and/or logs on daily activities. Renders emergency assistance at accidents and/or catastrophic situations. Serves civil and criminal warrants and/or other legal processes utilizing established rules of civil process; apprehends criminals and makes arrests. Transports suspects and/or applicable individuals to appropriate facilities and/or locations. Attends court to testify in trials and/or participates in depositions. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

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