Applicants must be highly motivated to work as an individual and as a team member, career and goal oriented, willing to accept guidance, courteous and professional, well spoken, quick thinker, multi-functional, active listener, assertive, etc.

Applicants must pass a background check, along with a physical and drug screen prior to employment. Applicants will also be required to successfully complete a "Criti-Call Pre-Employment Testing" evaluation as well as a CVSA (Computer Voice Stress Analysis).  Equal opportunity employer.

Anyone interested in applying may call Assistant Communications Manager Denise M. Moloney at 352-797-3625 or click here to reserve a seat for an upcoming Applicant Orientation - which will provide you with complete information regarding qualifications, job functions, salary and benefits package, work schedule, training and advancement opportunities available within the Communications Center.

Under the general supervision of the Aviation Unit Chief Pilot, performs mechanical work of average to above average difficulty and responsibility in connection with the scheduled and repair of the Sheriff's Office aircraft. Work requires knowledge and skill in the performance of mechanical tasks involving routine repair, maintenance, and servicing of aircraft and related equipment. Employee may be on call for emergency repairs. Performs other work as requested.

Qualifications:  Minimum of (3) years of airframe and power plant (FAA A&P or IA certified) experience in helicopter maintenance, repair, trouble shooting and inspection. Preferred experience with Bell and MD light turbine engine helicopters.

Under the direct supervision of the assigned traffic sergeant, provides supervision of pedestrian control at a specific location so as to provide for the reasonable and orderly flow of pedestrian traffic and for the safety of the general public.  Click here for additional information and a printable application for this position. 

Reserve Detention Deputy (Volunteer Position)

The responsibility of the reserve detention deputy is the security and integrity of the facility, which includes prevention of escape, injury to the staff, or injury to inmates.  Due to the classification status of inmates housed in these housing units, extreme caution must be exercised during the normal discharge of duties.  The reserve detention deputy works in close coordination with the housing control member and the shift supervisor.  The duties of the reserve detention deputy assigned to direct supervision of inmates housed in this section include visiting, meals, phone calls, linen exchange, movement of inmates and recreation.  The reserve detention deputy reports directly to the assigned shift supervisor.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, disability, marital status, religion or any other legally protected status.

Veterans' Preference - Preference will only be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans.  Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.