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POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE ACADEMY
**This Law Enforcement Academy class will be at an accelerated pace which is shorter in duration overall, but may include longer class sessions and a modified course schedule.**
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
INTEGRITY SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking quality candidates who will embody the values and diversity of the community as a member of the agency. This program allows you the opportunity to be certified in both Law Enforcement and Corrections under the Dual Academy...
The Part Time Paraprofessional-Fleet Services maintains the fleet of the agency vehicles and the ground in and around the Fleet Services Section. The member assists the Fleet Services Section in all aspects of their related jobs.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.
The Public Information Officer strategically disseminates information of interest to the news media and community. The member performs proactive communications, operations, marketing, outreach, and public relations duties and tasks specific to the position.
The Fleet Auto/Body Technician I performs operations, technical and administrative duties for the Fleet Services Section.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.
SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR NEW HIRES
DETENTION SUPPORT SPECIALIST (CIVILIAN).........$1,000
**$500 UPON HIRE, AND $500 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**
The...
The Court Process Clerk performs clerical duties in filing, copying and maintaining of files and documents in the Court Process Section. The member performs operations and clerical duties and tasks specific to the position.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure...
SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR NEW HIRES
SWORN/CERTIFIED DEPUTIES.........$2,000
**$1,000 UPON HIRE, AND $1,000 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**
The...
The Part Time Animal Control Enforcement Officer performs field work advising citizens and enforcing county ordinances and state statutes pertaining to Animal and Rabies Control laws. The member performs operational, clerical and public relations duties and tasks specific to the position.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely...
The Animal Control Service Specialist performs clerical and public contact work responding to inquiries and/or discussing county animal control information, services and ordinance requirements. The member performs clerical, fiscal and record keeping duties and tasks specific to the position.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding...
The Part-Time Clerical Assistant performs clerical and operational duties to help facilitate the efficient productivity of the assigned office.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to...
The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff performs a variety of duties and tasks related to the protection of life, limb and property. The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff is a paid part-time Law Enforcement Officer appointed by the Sheriff. The Part-Time Deputy Sheriff is a sworn member who possesses all the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities incumbent upon the position of an entry level deputy sheriff.
The most important and essential job function of the position is...
The Animal Control Enforcement Officer performs field work advising citizens and enforcing county ordinances and state statutes pertaining to Animal and Rabies Control laws. The member performs operational, clerical and public relations duties and tasks specific to the position.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude which includes the following: interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to...
SIGN-ON BONUSES FOR NEW HIRES
SWORN/CERTIFIED DEPUTIES.........$2,000
**$1,000 UPON HIRE, AND $1,000 UPON PROBATION COMPLETION**
1ST TIME SELF-SPONSORED LE.........$1,000
