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Residency Requirement Information
Residency Requirement Information

Members are required to live and maintain their primary residence in Pasco County, or one of the following counties: Citrus; Hernando; Hillsborough; Lake; Pinellas; Polk or Sumter.   Residency compliance required within 30 days of hire.

New Member Orientation/Field Training Timelines (Deputy Patrol)
New Member Orientation/Field Training Timelines (Deputy Patrol)

Newly hired law enforcement deputies are required to attend and successfully complete a New Member Training program as provided by the Training Division that includes but is not limited to high liability topics, use of force, agency policy and procedures, emergency vehicle operations, computer operations, and report writing.  As part of the New Member Training Program, newly hired law enforcement deputies will report to their respective districts for a two (2) week Field Observation Phase (FOP) where they can observe Field Training Officers complete the duties of a deputy sheriff and be exposed to certain elements of the job.  Upon successful completion of the New Member Training program, law enforcement deputies will enter Phase I of their field training program.

Shift/Schedule Information (Deputy Patrol)
Shift/Schedule Information (Deputy Patrol)

The District Commander will assign each deputy to a shift and platoon.  Shift changes will occur at the discretion of the Bureau Commander, but no longer than six (6) months from the previous shift change.  Depending on the shift and squad in which deputies are assigned, days off are based on a rotating schedule.  Deputies work a continuous 14-day cycle as defined: Two consecutive duty days; Two consecutive non-duty days; Three consecutive duty days; Two consecutive non-duty days; Two consecutive duty days; Three consecutive non-duty days, and vice versa.

Off Duty Program / Pay Info
Off Duty Program / Pay Info

Non-law enforcement employment performed during off-duty hours.  This is any part-time or self-employment of a member during their off-duty hours.  Written approval must be received before engaging in any off-duty employment.  No member will utilize Sheriff's Office vehicles, uniforms, equipment, or other resources for the purpose of engaging in off-duty employment activities. 

Take Home Vehicle Policy
Take Home Vehicle Policy

All members with assigned agency vehicles who reside outside the geographical boundaries of Pasco County MUST complete Take Home Vehicle Employee Cost - Automatic Payroll Deduction form.  Members must designate whether they will take their vehicle out-of-county or opt-out of the program.  There will be a flat-rate monthly payroll deduction based on the mileage outside of the county.  A member with an assigned vehicle who resides out-of-county may decline to take their vehicle out of Pasco County and will not be subject to the payroll deduction for cost of commute.  Members who choose this option must park their assigned vehicle at their assigned District office or assigned work site location and must adhere to all policies and procedures regarding the securing of agency vehicles, weapons and equipment. 

Tuition Reimbursement Information
Tuition Reimbursement Information

The member must submit the original tuition receipt and a completed College Tuition/Book Assistance form to the Training Section at the end of the semester or term for which the member is seeking assistance.  The Training Section specialist will approve the request and the Finance Section will issue a check payable to the member.  The member must submit a copy of the course grade to the Training Section at the end of the semester.  The member will not receive tuition assistance from the Sheriff's Office if the member fails to complete the course or gets less than a 2.0 (C) grade in the course.

CJBAT - What is it and How to Schedule
CJBAT - Info on what it is and how to schedule it

https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/Basic-Abilities-Test.aspx.

  • To schedule a Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) in Florida, you can visit the Pearson VUE website or call (877) 729-0059
  • Go to pearsonvue.com/fdle 
  • Click Create Account and fill out the required information 
  • Click Schedule this Exam and select a location 
  • Choose a test date from the calendar 
  • Follow the checkout and payment steps 
  • You will receive confirmation emails with instructions on how to take the test 
  • You can also call the FDLE (BAT) registration number Monday through Friday from 7 AM–10 PM, Saturday from 7 AM–4 PM, and Sunday from 9 AM–3 PM Central Standard Time. Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. You can reschedule or cancel appointments through the candidate website or the call center, but all registrations with accommodations must be rescheduled or canceled through the call center. 
  • The CJBAT is administered at computer-based testing facilities in Florida and takes about 2.5 hours to complete. The fee is around $39 and you will receive your results at the end of the test. 

Frequently Asked Policy Resources

Tobacco Policy
Tattoo Policy
Facial Hair Policy
Probationary Period
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