ALL APPLICANTS

Civilian & Certified

Due to the number of applications received, we do not always notify applicants of their application status. Those who are selected to move forward to the next step of the process will be contacted by a member of the Onboarding Team. When completing the online application, you must provide your entire work history, including all jobs you have had, even if the job was not relevant to the position you are currently applying for. Also, please ensure you provide your residential history for the last 10 years.

Once you are selected to move to the next step in the process, you will be asked to complete the following documents:

• Background Investigation Waivers
• Collection of Social Security Number
• Supporting Documents
• Review & Sign the Job Description for the Position in Which you are Applying

Original documents must be signed, witnessed and returned by mail or in person at 8700 Citizens Dr. New Port Richey, FL 34654. When completing the documents, we ask applicants to send waivers back to the Onboarding Analyst that activated their file or bring in on day of appointment.

You will also be asked to provide the copies of the following documents:

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of United States citizenship, immigration documents or visa (if applicable)
• Social Security Card
• High School Diploma or GED (transcript of grades required with GED)
• Official College Transcripts-must be Certified sealed copy (if applicable)
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• DD-214 if you are a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces
• Law Enforcement Certification (if applicable)
• Documents Changing your Legal Name (IE: marriage certificate, divorce decree, adoption, legal name change)

APPLICATION DISQUALIFIERS

Vapor-Generating Electronic Devices, Tobacco, and/or Nicotine Products

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.

Illegal Drug Use / Experimentation

An applicant must NOT have:

• Used, tried, possessed, or experimented with marijuana within the past 12 months prior to application. Applicants who have limited experimental use of marijuana more than one (1) year ago may be considered for employment.
• Used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any other illegal drug other than marijuana. Limited, experimental use of such substances in excess of five (5) years prior to application may be accepted at the sole discretion of the Sheriff.
• Used, tried, tasted, experimented with or possessed any other controlled substances classified as a Schedule I, II, III or IV, or V as enumerated in Florida Statute 893.03 that was not prescribed to the applicant , with the exception of substances that are also available over-the-counter without a prescription. Limited use of such substances in excess of one (1) year prior to application may be accepted at the discretion of the Sheriff or designee.
• Sold or delivered any illegal drug/controlled substance for compensation (monetary or other) at any time.

Arrest/Criminal History

An applicant who pleads guilty or nolo contendere (no contest) to or is found guilty of any felony or guilty of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, is NOT eligible for employment even if the sentence was suspended or adjudication was withheld by the judge.

Driving History

During the three (3) years prior to application, an applicant must NOT have accumulated more than 12 points on their driver’s license or have a driving record that reflects repeated offenses and a flagrant disregard for traffic laws, as determined at the discretion of the Sheriff or designee.

During the two (2) years prior to application, an applicant must NOT have had their driver’s license suspended more than once for nonpayment of insurance or traffic fines.

During the five (5) years prior to application, an applicant must NOT have had:

• Their driver’s license suspended or revoked more than once for traffic violations.
• A conviction of, or pled to, “Fleeing or Attempting to Elude.” a law enforcement officer.
• A conviction of, or pled to, “Driving Under the Influence.”

Military History

An applicant who has served in the armed forces, MUST NOT have received a Dishonorable Discharge, an Other than Honorable Discharge, or a Bad Conduct Discharge. Commissioned officers MUST NOT have received a Dismissal Notice. Applicants must be able to provide a copy of their discharge certificate and DD Form 214 indicating the character of, and reason for, discharge.

Tattoos (Body Art)

Please be advised that members and applicants may not display any tattoo, temporary decal, body art, or portion thereof, that are visible on the head, scalp, face, ears, neck, or hands (defined as the area from the wrist to fingertips), while wearing an agency uniform or conducting agency business. Additionally, members and applicants are prohibited from having any tattoos, temporary decals, and/or body art that are racist, sexist, offensive, obscene, or extremist.

Mutilation

Intentional mutilation of any part of the body is prohibited. Mutilation is defined as the intentional radical alteration of the body, head, face, or skin for the purpose of and/or resulting in an abnormal appearance. Examples of mutilation include, but are not limited to, a split or forked tongue; foreign objects inserted under the skin to create a design or pattern; enlarged or stretched-out holes in ears (other than a normal piercing); intentional scarring on neck, face, or scalp; or intentional burns creating a design or pattern.

Dental Ornamentation

The use of gold, platinum, or other veneers or caps for purposes of dental ornamentation is prohibited. Ornamentation is defined as decorative veneers or caps. Teeth, whether natural, capped, or veneered, will not be ornamented with designs, jewels, initials, etc.

An applicant may be disqualified at any time due to; incomplete information, untruthful, false, or disqualifying written or spoken statements, disqualifying information obtained during the background investigation, unacceptable drug screen, polygraph, or psychological evaluation results.