Seminole County launches Deputy Sheriff Sponsorship Program

Interested in becoming a Deputy Sheriff? Want to get paid while attending the law-enforcement academy? Need a scholarship to pay for tuition and expenses?

Read on.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office has announced the launch of their Deputy Sheriff Sponsorship Program.

The program will provide scholarships to cover tuition and expenses for successful applicants to attend the full-time law enforcement academy at Seminole State College that will take place from January to June of 2017.

Selected applicants will be paid $16.68 dollars an hour for 40 hours per week while attending the academy and beginning orientation with the Sheriff's Office.

They will also be eligible for individual employee benefits. Once the sponsored applicants have completed the Academy, they will be required to pass the State Officer Certification Exam. Applications are due by November 16, 2016.

Applicants selected to the program must fulfill all of the requirements of the academy. Those that fail to complete the academy will be required to reimburse the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office for all expenses incurred. Once the sponsored applicants have completed the Academy, they will be required to pass the State Officer Certification Exam.

Minimum Requirements for the Deputy Sheriff Sponsorship Program:

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age
• Applicant must be a United States citizen
• Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED
• Applicant must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License

Selection will be made through a competitive process, with priority given to candidates who have a 4-year degree or military experience (four years on active duty or six years as a reserve).

Use this link to RSVP to attend an Informational Session at the SCSO main building located at 100 Bush Boulevard in Sanford on Monday, October 31st at 1 p.m.

For additional information visit the Seminole County Sheriff's Office website.