The Polk County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Current openings are listed below.
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The Executive Secretary for the Office of Communications performs administrative, operations, 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 customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
DEPUTY SHERIFF TRAINEE ACADEMY
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking quality candidates that 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 Law Enforcement under the Deputy Sheriff Trainee Academy Program.
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 Artificial Intelligence Specialist accomplishes the collection, analysis, preservation and coordination of electronic data, including potential criminal evidence, from both local and multi-jurisdictional investigations in crimes related to Artificial Intelligence. Those offenses may include cyber harassment, identity theft, extortion, hate crimes, and other related cybercrime. The member performs administrative, technical, and documentation duties and tasks specific to the position.
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 Substitute Detention Support Specialist is an on call position that performs operations, clerical and public relations duties in the Department of Detention specific to the position.
The most important and essential job function of the position is attitude and includes the following: positive interaction and cooperation 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 Senior Research Analyst provides highly responsible and complex administrative and executive level support to the Strategic Planning Unit. The member is responsible for assisting in the overall planning, direction, development and coordination of statistical, demographic and other specialized research services. Services may be in areas such as regulatory, economic, labor market, correctional, environmental, public safety or other related industry analysis.
Under the direction of the Office of Professional Compliance Director, the member exercises considerable initiative and judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. The position requires exercise of discretion, independent...
The Crime Prevention Specialist performs public service functions providing crime prevention programs and building citizen and law enforcement awareness. The member performs complex public relations, administrative and operational 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...
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...
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 Court Process Server executes a variety of non-enforceable writs and other court related documents. The member performs clerical and operations duties specific to this 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 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...
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
The Food Service Officer performs operational duties in the Department of Detention, Food Service 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.
