Certified Only

Deputy Sheriff

Starting at $60,822.00

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Law Enforcement Operations

The HCSO is looking for highly motivated individuals to serve as Deputies.

Certified Only

Detention Deputy

Starting at $60,822.00

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Judicial Services

The HCSO is looking for highly motivated individuals to serve as Deputies.

Full Time Civilian

Detention Deputy in Training (Academy Sponsorship)

Starting at $49,000.00

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Judicial Services

This position performs general corrections work with the responsibility of the custody, care and control of inmates while under the direct supervision of a certified Operations Detention Deputy. The responsibility of the Detention Deputy In Training is assists in the security and integrity of the facility, which includes prevention of escape, injury to the staff, or injury to inmates.

Full Time Civilian

Deputy In Training (Academy Sponsorship)

Starting Salary $49,000.00

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Law Enforcement Operations

Under the direct supervision of the Division Commander or designee, performs a variety of limited administrative, informational, investigative and traffic related tasks. This is a paraprofessional, civilian position designed to relieve sworn law enforcement personnel from certain designated calls and functions. This position requires a Deputy in Training be eligible for a certified law enforcement position within two years of employment

Staff Registered Nurse (R.N)

Starting at $68,508

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Judicial Services

The Staff Registered 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.

Fleet Specialist

Starting salary $41,523

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Fleet

Under the general supervision of the Fleet Supervisor, performs varied, complex clerical work.  Position requires the ability to use sound independent judgment and possess thorough working knowledge of the policies and procedures of the agency. 

Accounting Specialist - Judicial Services

Starting at $48,540.00

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Finance

Under the general supervision of the Accounting Manager, the Accounting Specialist is responsible for coordinating and handling financial activities related to the Inmate Welfare Fund and Inmate Revenue Fund. This position provides accurate and timely accounting of the special revenue funds for the detention center.

Multimedia Specialist

Starting salary: $48,540.00

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The Multimedia Specialist serves as the agency’s liaison to the community and media, both in person and via social media. This role blends the responsibilities of a communications professional with the creative expertise of a multimedia storyteller, videographer, editor, writer, and on-camera host. The specialist will play a key role in enhancing public engagement and strengthening the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office external and internal storytelling efforts across multiple platforms.

Pilot (Sworn or Civilian)

Starting salary $65,687

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Law Enforcement Operations

Under the general supervision of the Division Commander of the Operations Support Section, the Pilot performs highly responsible, technical work of above average difficulty. Work involves surveillance, transporting personnel or prisoners, training, search & rescue, and assisting road deputies. Direction is received in the form of suggestions and general outlines with only the more important assignments being reviewed by periodic conferences.

911 Call Taker

Training Salary: $19.00 per hour while in training; $22.02 per hour after training

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Administrative Services

Under the general supervision of the communications shift supervisor and communications assistant supervisor, performs functional work related to the operation of the communications center. Employees are expected to exercise independent judgment. The TC-I receives and screens emergency and non-emergency phone calls from the public and public safety personnel, entering call details into the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) terminal. Calls may be routine, emergency, traumatic, or requests for information.

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Lead Animal Care Technician

Starting salary $37,651.00

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Law Enforcement Operations

Under the direction of the Animal Services Supervisor, the Lead Animal Care Technician is a senior-level, working position responsible for performing advanced animal care duties while ensuring the consistent completion of daily Animal Care Technician (ACT) functions. This role helps coordinate and monitor daily workflows, provides guidance to ACT staff, and ensures that established standards for animal care, sanitation, and enrichment are maintained.

New Job Posting!!!

Paralegal

Starting salary $54,389.00

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Administrative Services

Under the direction of the agency’s General Counsel, this position combines traditional paralegal litigation support with administrative, calendaring, and contract management responsibilities. The incumbent must be familiar with basic legal terminology and have an understanding of pleadings and other legal documents including claims, summons and complaints, motions, notices, subpoenas, affidavits, orders and final judgements.

New Job Posting!!!

Background Specialist

Starting Salary $45,324.00

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Administrative Services

Under the direction of the Staffing & Background Supervisor, the Background Specialist performs technical and confidential work of considerable responsibility to support the agency’s recruiting and pre-employment background investigation process. Duties includes applicant screening, criminal history checks, mutual agency verifications, personal references, employment history verifications, social media reviews, and credit inquiries.

Excellent Opportunity for Animal Lovers!!

Animal Care Technician

Starting Salary $35,450.00

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Animal Services

The Animal Care Technician is responsible for ensuring the well-being and health of the animals under their care.

Animal Enforcement Officer

Starting at $44,004.00

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Animal Services

The Animal Enforcement Officer is responsible for administrative and inspection work responding to citizens service requests regarding animal related problem, the enforcement of county ordinances and state statutes pertaining to animals, customer service, the euthanasia and the impoundment of animals in coordination with the kennel staff.

Schedules include working on holidays and weekends.

Veterinary Technician

Starting Salary $45,324.00

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Animal Services

Under the supervision of the Veterinary Services Supervisor, provides medical care for shelter animals, ensuring humane treatment and thorough assessments of adoption potential

EMT/Paramedic - Part Time

$17.00/hour

Judicial Services

The EMT/Paramedic’s basic duties are to be responsible for inmate medical screenings of inmates incarcerated in the detention facilities in accordance with established policies and procedures of the facility and the accepted standard of practice within the state.

School Crossing Guard - Part Time

Starting Salary $16.44/hour

Law Enforcement Operations

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.