Tobacco Policy – The Sheriff’s Office will only hire applicants who WILL NOT use vapor-generating electronic devices, and/or smoke or use any tobacco and/or nicotine products in any way, either on or off duty. Applicants shall sign an agreement stating that they WILL NOT now or while employed with the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, use any vapor-generating electronic devices, tobacco and/or nicotine products.

Tattoo Policy – All applicants and agency members are prohibited from having any tattoos, temporary decals, and/or body art that are racist, sexist, offensive, obscene, or extremist. Tattoos, temporary decals, body art, or portions thereof, that are visible on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck, or hands (defined as the area from the wrist to fingertips), or those deemed to be indecent, unprofessional, or excessive, may not be displayed while on-duty or conducting agency business.

Take home vehicle Policy – 

Facial Hair Policy – 

Off Duty Program/Pay Info – Ample opportunities exist for certified members for extra duty work throughout the county for additional income.

Probationary period – 

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

Shift/Schedule information (Deputy Patrol Only) – 

Benefits Resources 

Tuition Reimbursement Information – 

Equivalency of Training (EOT) –  https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/EOT-FAQs.aspx

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. 

Residency Requirement Information –