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The Orange County Sheriff's Office prides itself with hiring highly qualified candidates of the highest integrity for all positions.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who strives to reflect the diversity found in our community.  We are aggressively modernizing the agency as Orange County continues to lead the nation in growth. Law enforcement careers are dramatically accelerated as a function of area expansion. We incorporate cutting edge technology with state of the art training to ensure our personnel are the best they can possibly be in their service to the community. 

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS
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Processing -  All candidates for full-time positions will participate in the following steps…

• Online application
• Voice Stress Analysis (truth verification)
• Complete Background Check
• Medical exam & drug screen (after conditional job offer)
• Additional tests required by the position

This page is updated with new job openings, so check back often.  For positions that are being processed currently, you may hear back from us within 30 days.  Others will be longer and you may not hear from us until a vacancy occurs.   

Benefits -  All full-time employees of the Orange County Sheriff's Office receive an excellent benefits and compensation package.

 Aircraft Mechanic

Minimum Qualifications-

• Four years of related experience and/or education in Bell 407, Bell OH-58/206B, to include Bell component overhaul. 
• Knowledge on the Cessna T206 Stationair preferable  
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Airframe and Powerplant certificate required 
• Must be able to speak, read, and write English
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and voice stress analysis

Salary -  DOQ (Determined on qualifications and experience)

 9-1-1 OPERATOR

Minimum qualifications -

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be a U.S. citizen or registered alien
• Knowledge of OrangeCounty geography helpful
• Must be able to work 11-1/4 hour shifts with rotating days off
• Must be able to speak and understand English
• Must successfully complete a job related "CritiCall" test
• Must be computer literate

Additional Processing -

• CritiCall testing
• Psychological evaluation (after conditional offer)

911 Operator Salary -

• $24,107 or $25,313 with 3+ years experience
• Shift differential pay provided once training is completed, for working evenings and midnights 

Auto Technician

 Qualifications -

• ASE certifications for Brakes and Heating & Air Conditioning preferred, but will train 
• 2 years related experience and/or training
• US Citizen or Registered Alien
• Valid Florida Drivers License and good driving record
• Good employment history and background

Salary -  Starting salary ranges from $27,913/annually to $33,966/annually, depending on certifications and experience

Clerical Positions

Administrative and clerical positions are considered for future openings in several areas:

• Records Division
• Fugitive Section
• Judicial Section

Most of the shifts available are evenings or midnights, working weekends and holidays. 

Job Duties may include the following -

• Receives paperwork and supporting documentation
• Enters data into and retrieves information from the appropriate database
• Answers telephones, screens and routes calls, takes messages, and answers routine questions
• Maintains appropriate logs
• Confirms information and researches discrepancies
• Provides information and documents to citizens and law enforcement personnel
• Answers routine questions and assists individuals with paperwork as needed.
• Performs other duties depending on area assigned

Salary -  Varies depending on position and experience; ranges from $18,844- $22,942/annually ($9.06- $11.03/hour)

  School Crossing Guard

Qualifications -

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or registered alien
• High school diploma or possess a state equivalency diploma is recommended but not mandatory.
• Not have been convicted of a felony. Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character, false statements, perjury or domestic violence.
• Be able to communicate in English.
• Must successfully pass an agility test.
• Must pass an occupational health medical exam.
• Able to successfully complete a state certification course with a passing score of 75% or higher and re-certify annually.
• Must be able to handle working with children and work in a high vehicle traffic environment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Salary - $9.25/hour

Application Process -  If this sounds like the position for you or someone you know, please stop by our Human Resources Office, 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL32804 or call the School Crossing Guard Office at 407-836-4082.

Crime Scene Investigator
(Applications for future positions will be held for one year)

Qualifications -

• At least 18 years of age
• U.S. Citizen or registered alien
• High school diploma or GED 
• Associates degree from a two-year college or university in Forensic Science, Chemistry or biology; and one (1) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Valid Florida Drivers License and a good driving history
• Clean criminal history; any arrest history will be individually evaluated
• No illegal drug usage within the past two years, all other usage will be evaluated on an individual basis
• Basic computer skills to include word processing applications

Additional Processing -

• Crime Scene Investigator Technical Knowledge Exam
• Written Skills Exam
• Panel Interview

Salary -  $32,344 or $33,966/annually with 3+ years experience

Job Summary -  Applies scientific principles to analyze, identify and classify physical evidence related to crime scenes by performing the following duties: Searches for, collects, photographs, and preserves evidence.  Analyzes items such as paint, glass, printed matter, paper, ink, fabric, dust, dirt, gases, or other substances. Identifies hair, skin, tissue, blood, bones, or human organs.

Performs a variety of analytical examinations.  Processes the crime scene using chemicals, light source enhancement, and other methods.  Reconstructs crime scene, preserving marks or impressions made by shoes, tires, or other objects by plaster or moulage casts.  Sketches or draws details of crime scenes.

Collects and packages evidence for presentation in court.  Prepares reports or presentations of findings, methods, and techniques used to support conclusion. Completes photograph referrals, blood draws, photographs and prints of dead persons at the morgue.

Acts as a liaison between crime laboratories, investigators, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.  Confers with experts in relevant specialties as necessary. Submits evidence for examination to FDLE and/or FBI labs. Testifies in court hearings about work performed.

DUI Technicians

Qualifications -

• U.S. Citizen or Registered Alien
• HS Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• DUI or law enforcement experience preferred; training will be provided
• Must be able to successfully complete a state certification course with a passing score of 80% after hire
• Able to learn to operate technical equipment, i.e., breath testing, audio aide, computers, including data entry
• Superior integrity, honesty and be willing to be challenged regularly
• Able to work well with persons under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
• Work long hours (8p.m. - 6 a.m.) irregular and rotating schedules
• Subject to call-out for court testimony
• Valid Florida drivers license and personal vehicle is required; must have clean driving history
• Bilingual (English/Spanish, Creole) helpful

Additional Processing -

• Written Skills test
• Psychological Evaluation

Salary -  $26,582 or $27,913 with 3+ years experience

Crime Analyst
(Applications for future positions will be held for one year)

Qualifications -

• Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Criminal Justice, Statistical Analysis, or closely related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Crime Analysis certificate preferred. 
• One year related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills to include word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications 
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts, such as probability, and statistical inference, frequency distribution, and correlation techniques
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals 
• Able to effectively present information to, and respond to questions from management, outside agencies, business and the general public
• FCIC/NCIC Limited Operator certification within one year of employment 

Additional Processing -

• Crime Analyst tests
• Panel Interview

SalaryRange -  $30,804 or $32,344 with 3+ years experience