Court Security Deputy

Candidates who have already attended or are currently attending a Florida law enforcement academy may apply. The incumbent in this position is responsible for maintaining law and order in and around the courtroom, ensuring the protection and safety of persons in and around the courtroom, and expediting courtroom proceedings by preparing the courtroom, ensuring the prisoner's prompt appearance in court, and following directives from the judge.

Requirements

Must have a certificate of completion or compliance in basic law enforcement training with the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Two years of accredited college (60 credit hours); OR Two years of active military duty or four continuous years of reserve/guard duty; OR Two years of full-time law enforcement  (police office) or related experience (e.g., corrections, emergency communications, fire/rescue, security); OR A combination of the above. 
• High school or GED diploma 
• At least 21 years of age 
• U.S. Citizen 
• Valid driver's license for the last year and have no more than two moving violations over the past three years. Other driving history will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 
• No DUI convictions for the past 5 years. Other driving history will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 
• Must not have been convicted of a felony 
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character, false statements, perjury or domestic violence 
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
• No illegal drug usage over the past three years. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis. 
• Good physical condition 
• Vision of 20/40 corrected or better

A Court Security Deputy has a two year commitment of service as a Court Security Deputy (CSD).  If the employee decides to pursue a career change to the position of Deputy Sheriff, he/she requests permission to the Human Resources Director via the chain of command to apply for Deputy Sheriff in Uniform Patrol.  The request can be submitted as early as 18 months of employment.  Once written approval is received by Human Resources Division, Recruiting and Background Section completes an abbreviated selection process (updated background).  The file is reviewed by the Sheriff for a conditional offer of employment as a Deputy Sheriff in Uniform Patrol.  Once a conditional offer of employment has been received, a medical exam is scheduled.  After medical clearance is received, the employee is reclassified for the next certified hire date after completion of the two year CSD commitment of service.         

The position as a CSD does not guarantee that the request for a career change will be approved.
 
CSD’s shall not be authorized to work off-duty in a sworn capacity

Processing

All candidates participate in a thorough hiring process, to ensure everyone hired meets our strict standards.
 
All candidates for court security deputy positions will participate in the following steps: 

• Online application
• Written Skills Test
• Voice Stress Analysis (truth verification)
• Panel Interview
• Swim Test
• Complete Background Check
• Medical exam & drug screen (after conditional job offer)
• Psychological Evaluation (after conditional job offer)

 
Processing time on average is 4-6 months.

Salary

$42,827 or $44,969 with 4 or more years of full-time law enforcement (police officer) experience and Florida certified

Benefits

All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

• Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
• Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
• Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
• Uniforms, weapons, and other equipment furnished
• Education incentive and reimbursement programs
• 12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Gym facilities in many agency buildings

Training

Newly hired court security deputies [with or without law enforcement (police officer) experience] must participate in Basic Recruit Training (BRT). This 8-week program covers all high liability areas, including driving, shooting, defensive tactics, running, fighting, and pepper spray and agency policies and procedures.  After successfully completing Basic Recruit Training, new CSD’s complete 8 weeks of Court Security Deputy Training with a training officer.  This training ensures that all new CSD’s are fully prepared to work in the Courthouse. 
 
CSD’s shall not be provided an agency vehicle but will still be required to successfully complete the OCSO’s Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations (LEVO) program

Promotions

Court Security Deputy positions do not offer any promotional opportunities.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.