To apply for this position, applicants must be current Law Enforcement who have successfully passed the Law Enforcement Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP).
              
Primary Purpose

The Training Deputy is a sworn Law Enforcement Deputy, responsible for the instruction and administration of learning, training, certification and qualifications necessary and unique to the law enforcement and corrections professions.  The Training Deputy is tasked with maintaining a positive and informative relationships with all units, divisions, and members of the agency. Training Deputies remain Deputy Sheriffs who are constitutional law enforcement officers acting under the authority of the Sheriff. They must demonstrate professionalism and superior customer service for all members of the agency. The job description herein serves as an addition to the standard job descriptions of a Law Enforcement Deputy.

Education and Qualification Requirements

• 19 Years or older
• Valid Florida Driver License
• Type 25 WPM accurately
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• CJSTC Law Enforcement Certificate
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the Armed Forces
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Minimum of (5) consecutive years of service in Law Enforcement 
• General Instructor Certification mandatory (within 6 months)
• High Liability Instructor certification in driving, firearms, and defensive tactics as defined by the CJSTC is preferred

Duties

• Law Enforcement duties still apply
• Facilitate all In-Service Training for sworn personnel
• Provide all high-liability training to all newly-hired sworn personnel
• Maintain employee training files
• Maintain instructor certification in high liability areas and other specialized instructor topics
• Plan, develop, implement SJSO training programs
• Select and evaluate instructors for SJSO training classes
• Be engaged with the community and aware of persons and places suspected of illegal activity and/or potential problems within an assigned area
• Maintain instructor certification in high liability areas and other specialized instructor topics
• Complete detailed reports, memos, or supplements on performance evaluations
• Attend annual training and maintain required qualifications and certifications
• Enter or retrieve data from computer terminals
• Other duties assigned

Job Controls and Complexities

• Report to Training SGT 
• Adopt problem solving skills
• Adhere to laws/agency policy/rules/ regulations/SOP/ procedures
• Maintain confidentiality/security of files and information obtained in the course of employment
• Maintain continuity and operational efficiency by accurate and timely dissemination of information to supervisor and co-workers
• Adhere to leave, overtime and attendance policies/procedures (i.e. arrive promptly, regular attendance at work, notification to supervisor regarding absence from work due to illness or untimely incidents, etc.)

Contacts

• SJSO Employees
• General Public
• Other Governmental Agencies

Physical Environment

• Flexible to work various shifts, including nights, holidays and weekends
• Shifts may vary depending on agency needs (i.e. Alpha/Bravo shift due to hurricane deployment)
• Subject to mandatory overtime requirements as needed
• Potential exposure to inclement weather, noisy environment, threat of bodily harm, hazardous conditions, various odors, chemicals, pathogens, unsanitary locations, and unsightly and disturbing crime scenes and images
• Work may require acts of physical endurance and agility
• Work under highly stressful conditions both in field operations and an office environment
• Operate motor vehicle safely in routine (Code 1) and emergency mode (Code 3)
• Make decisions which affect the welfare and safety of the public and other employees, involving elements of personal danger and ability to act independently in various situations while exercising independent discretion in addressing emergency situations
• Must be able to meet the physical standard requirements completed by the Physical Abilities Test
• Must be able to demonstrate safety and proficiency with firearms and pass the agency qualification
• Sit for long periods    
• Stand for long periods of time
• See at normal range or with accommodations
• Hear at normal level or with accommodations
• Speak understandably                        
• Manual dexterity
• Ambulate independently                                           
• Frequently grasp/push/pull/bend/squat/lift/carry items up to 105 lbs or more  
• Occasionally reach above head/kneel/walk/climb/stoop/stand/lift items up to 105 lbs or more

Important Information

Regular attendance is critical to the success of this position and is required of all Training personnel.

The list of tasks, policies and proficiencies for this position, as well as any statements contained within this page, are considered essential.  All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, other employees, or the public.  This job description in no way states or implies the listed duties are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.

See SJSO Policy for additional information on agency expectations and Senior Status requirements

EFFECTIVE:             12/10/2020

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