Escambia County Looking For Deputies, Will Pay For Training

November 13, 2014

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is hiring deputies, and thanks to a new Cadet Law Enforcement Student Trainee Program, the ECSO is offering to pay for training.

With the recent addition of 15 deputy positions to the budget, the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is currently actively recruiting qualified deputy sheriff applicants. The Cadet Program has been designed to attract men and women that may have an interest in law enforcement but may not necessarily have the means to pay for the law enforcement academy.

Cadet applicants will be selected, hired full-time and attend the law enforcement academy. They will receive comprehensive law enforcement training while being paid and receiving benefits as a full-time employee. Once the academy is complete, applicants will take their state exam for certification. Those certified will sign a two year commitment to work full-time as a deputy sheriff for Escambia County.

A law enforcement career offers paid holidays, sick leave, annual leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, free employee health clinic, 24 hour gym access and the Florida Retirement System (FRS).

“The ECSO is recruiting those unique individuals who have the aptitude and the sense of commitment to serve their community and make a difference in Escambia County,” Sheriff David Morgan said. “Our goal is to provide the highest level of professional public service to the diverse population of Escambia County. We believe we can achieve this by offering this vision to high caliber candidates in our area.”

Qualified applicants must be 21 years of age by June 30, 2015. They must also possess a GED or high school diploma, a valid driver’s license, and have the ability to complete a basic physical abilities test to advance into the hiring process. For a complete job description visit www.escambiaso.com and click on the “jobs” tab.

The Pensacola Police Department also has a Police Cadet Program for males and females ages 18 and up who want to pursue careers in law enforcement.

Cadets work a 40-hour week and are given preference in hiring at age 21 if they successfully pass all examinations required for police officer candidates. Among cadet duties are directing traffic at vehicle accident scenes, completing offense reports for minor crimes, assisting with crime prevention presentations, and fulfilling routine obligations required by various department sections.

For more information on the Pensacola Police Department’s Cadet Program, please contact Officer Lonnie Isom at 850.435.1912 or by email at LIsom@cityofpensacola.com.

Comments

11 Responses to “Escambia County Looking For Deputies, Will Pay For Training”

  1. Richard on July 26th, 2017 9:48 am

    How do I enroll in the cadet program!?

  2. Brandy on April 7th, 2015 12:48 pm

    I’m curious if they pay for cross over training, or how it would work if your a certified correctional officer and your interested in becoming a deputy. I’ve already been through the academy at Santa Rosa… but, I know that there are additional courses I must take and a different type of certification. Any ideas?

  3. Branden on December 18th, 2014 11:35 pm

    I got accepted to go to the next phase . Pt on the 6th !!!
    I just got out of the military . Can’t wait !

  4. Themood on November 16th, 2014 8:01 pm

    The “academy” they will attend is George Stone Criminal Justice Training Center. At the request of Escambia county sheriff office, we have agreed to put on a full day (8) hour academy Monday through Friday and some weekends. Usually there is an application process and a selection process in order to be allowed in a law enforcement academy class. The big difference here, other than the hours, is these candidates have already gone through the initial background check. We have not offered this in the past except for a corrections academy.

  5. Jasmine Graham on November 15th, 2014 11:11 am

    I applied and I really hope I get hired. I have EMS training and experience and extrication training and experience. I think I could make a huge difference in the community!!

  6. John on November 14th, 2014 5:53 pm

    Sounds like a great opportunity, I wish they had offered this ten years ago! I would have jumped on it them, but now at 36 and with a family to support (and a stable full time job)… oh well. Good luck to the candidates that make it through the selection process!

  7. Army on November 13th, 2014 1:43 pm

    Actually some agencies will hire under 21. Firearms has nothing to do with it.. Its all in the standards set forth by the agency.

  8. Leslie on November 13th, 2014 1:03 pm

    Julie, it has to do with carrying a firearm

  9. sean stewart on November 13th, 2014 11:26 am

    Ex military, army infantry

  10. Julie on November 13th, 2014 11:08 am

    I wish they wouldn’t have put an age limit on it. My cousin is 19 and she would be the perfect candidate for this, and she cannot afford the training on her own. As long as she is 18 and graduated highschool, why should they care? :(

  11. Brice swick on November 13th, 2014 10:03 am

    I would do everything in my power to have this job. I have always wanted to do law enforcement since i could talk.

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