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 Training Supervisor Kristy Faulkingham at 352-754-6830 or click here to reserve a seat for an upcoming Applicant Orientation via email. Or manually send an email to 911Jobs@hernandosheriff.org The Applicant Orientation 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.

Detention Deputy $39,401/Annually

The responsibility of the housing 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 housing deputy works in close coordination with the housing control member and the shift supervisor.  The duties of the housing deputy assigned to direct supervision of inmates housed in this section include visiting, meals, phone calls, linen exchange, movement of inmates and recreation.  The housing deputy reports directly to the assigned shift supervisor.

The responsibility of the 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 detention deputy works in close coordination with the housing control member and the shift supervisor.  The duties of the 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 detention deputy reports directly to the assigned shift supervisor.

The HCSO is looking for a qualified LPN Staff Nurse interested in joining our team!

The Staff LPN Nurses basic duties are to be responsible for direct nursing care of inmates incarcerated in the detention facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures of the facility and the accepted standard of nursing practice within the state. The primary responsibilities are to provide sick call, deliver medication, respond to emergencies, and conduct physical appraisals on inmates.

Closing date is Friday, May 17, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.

The HCSO is looking for highly motivated individuals to serve as Reserve Detention Deputies (state certified only). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to gain first-hand experience in the field as a Detention Deputy before deciding to dedicate themselves to the profession full-time. Many Detention Deputies have taken advantage of this great opportunity, as it is the practice of the HCSO to offer full-time positions (as they become available) to those individuals who volunteer their time in a Reserve capacity.

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.