Qualifications:

• Minimum twenty-one (21) years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license
• Be in good physical condition
• Be of good moral character
• Not have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Services
• Must currently possess a Basic Law Enforcement or Corrections Training Certification issued by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Have pled guilty, nolo contendere to or found guilty of any felony convictions even if the sentence was suspended or adjudication was withheld by the judge, or
• Have pled guilty, nolo contendere to or found guility of any misdemeanor involving moral character, perjury, false statements or domestic violence even if the sentence was suspended or adjudication was withheld by the judge

Hiring Process:

• Submit a completed, typed application and the required documents
• Physical Ability Test
• Writing Skills Test
• Polygraph Examination
• Background Investigation
• Credit History Check
• Driver License Check
• Criminal History
• 10 years of previous Employment and Residential Check
• Oral Board interview
• Medical/Stress Test
• Drug Screening
• Psychological Examination
  

Applications are available at www.JoinJSO.com. Completed applications with the required documents are accepted at the Criminal Justice Training Center located at 4715 Capper Rd., Jacksonville, Florida, 32218, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Out of state applicants can mail their application to the address listed above.