Deputy Sheriff

Probationary Deputy Sheriff

Salary includes supplemental pay for hazardous duty pay and FDLE certification. A variety of additional pay supplements and pay incentives are available based upon assignments. Lateral officers are eligible for a pay increase contingent on the amount of law enforcement experience they had prior to employment.

Due to the volume of applicants, we are not able to provide individual status updates. Delays in processing are typically unforeseeable. We appreciate our applicants being patient and understanding with the knowledge that the selection process of public safety positions is extremely selective and competitive.

If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must provide a DD-214 Member 4 form.

Illustrative Tasks

• Patrols the unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County in a radio equipped car or motorcycle to preserve law and order.
• Responds to a variety of calls that require several intervention approaches ranging from personal counseling techniques to the use of physical or deadly force. Police officers respond to accidents, domestic disturbances, various misdemeanors and felonies, traffic and crowd problems, etc.
• At crime scenes or accidents, Deputy Sheriffs administer first aid, conduct preliminary investigations, locate evidence, obtain information from witnesses, complete reports, make arrests and escort prisoners to jail.
• Testifies in court concerning work activities.
• Serves criminal and metropolitan writs; conducts search and surveillance to determine whereabouts of person to be served; arrests fugitives and returns person to proper authority.

• Serves as instructor in the teaching of traffic safety to civic and school groups; broadcasts traffic information through commercial radio stations.
• Assists in departmental programs and cooperates with other agencies in dealing with social, medical, and psychological problems such as domestic crises, alcoholism, attempted suicides, and other emotional disturbances.
• On assignment, participates in underwater search and recovery missions, mobile crime laboratory investigations, undercover surveillance, civil defense exercises, rescue operations, marine patrol, and vice raids.
• Assists in the presentation of departmental training programs.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Knowledge of state statutes, local ordinances, and departmental regulations governing search and seizure of property, arrest, and admissibility of evidence.
• Knowledge of Miami-Dade County geography and its road network.
• Knowledge of law enforcement methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of first aid principles and skill in their application.
• Knowledge of basic human relations techniques.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to develop skill in the use and care of firearms.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Ability to enforce the law firmly, impartially, and with respect for individual rights.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports of work activities.

• Ability to assess an emergency or criminal situation and respond promptly and appropriately, often without direct supervision.
• Ability to deal effectively and equitably with all people under various circumstances.
• Ability to adapt to changing social conditions.
• Ability to respond to training programs designed to develop proficiencies in work areas.
• Physical strength and agility, and ability to meet physical requirements.
• Emotional stability and the necessary capacity to cope with a wide range of interpersonal situations.
• Personal character necessary to withstand frequent assaults on ethical and legal integrity.