Training & Standards Deputy

Salary : $60,000.00 - $102,146.00 Annually
Location : Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: TSDS-01
Department: Business Services and Training
Opening Date: 02/07/2025
Closing Date: 2/20/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

General Description of Duties
PLEASE NOTE: STARTING SALARY is $60,000 for NEWLY SWORN and UP TO $71,643 for SWORN LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE

The Training Unit Deputy plans, coordinates, and actively participates in the facilities activities and operations of the Leon County Sheriff's Office Training Unit. This entry-level position focuses on supporting the Training Unit by helping deliver instructional programs designed for interactions with the public, including law enforcement, corrections, and civilian personnel. The role of coordinating and execution of assigned training activities with all departments and units, of the Leon County Sheriff's Office. The training provided to the agency includes but is not limited to firearms, use of force, TASER, driving, first aid, defensive tactics, and active shooter training. It will also include instruction on the related general orders, SOP's, case law, and Florida Statutes that are the topic of training. The Training Deputy is responsible for training for all sworn law enforcement, detention deputies, and civilian staff throughout the entire agency. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide range of training. This position adheres to the agency core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must encompass competency data entry and retrieval skills, time management skills, basic to intermediate computer skills, communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal skills, customer service skills and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties

The Training Deputy may assume all/some of the responsibilities of the Training and Standards Sergeant when the Training and Standards Sergeant is absent. During which time they are responsible for efficient operations of training functions and is directly responsible to the Captain of the Training and Standards Unit.

Contributes to curriculum enhancement, scheduling agency wide training and monitoring the sessions through the operational phase.

Coordinate de-escalation training throughout the agency.

Evaluate deputies' training, utilizing the employee evaluation program through the agency evaluation system, in accordance with general orders.

Able to demonstrate proficiency with all required training documentation, in keeping with best practices, in accordance with general orders.

Completing assigned projects and formulating strategies within the unit to address issues.

Assuming all the authority, duties, and responsibilities of their rank and exacting the proper policy and procedure of the agency and training duties from staff assigned to their unit.

Will ensure the application and training of 21st-century policing services are provided in a manner that addresses the issue of safety and trust of our citizens as well as the safety of our deputies.

Ensuring they and their subordinates adhere to General Orders of the Leon County Sheriff's approved practices.

Recognizing deficiencies in agency operations and taking or recommending proper action to address deficiency.

Conduct supervisory inquiries when appropriate.

Ensure members under their command receive required training and facilitate other training warranted for career development or job improvement.

Establishing/maintaining professional interpersonal relationships with members to effectively train the Leon County Sheriff's Office vision, mission, goals, and objectives.

Being knowledgeable and supportive of the LCSO's Strategic Plan and ensure assigned staff understand the goals and objectives.

Inform through the proper chain of command as necessary of problems in training events.

Ensuring all mandatory training needs are met and taught with compliance of general orders, policies and procedures, and Florida Statues.

Coordinate with the Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI) for use of classroom and ranges.

Coordinate with outside organizations to provide training hosted by LCSO.

Coordinate with Human Resources throughout the hiring process regarding, but not limited to administering of physical agility test, scheduling swearing in ceremony and interviews.

Monitoring the Basic Recruit Academy classes to ensure recruit compliance and needs are being met.

Able to keep clear lines of communications throughout the team, for optimal performance.

Demonstrate the ability to lead their team through change.

Able to effectively maintain instructional certifications for compliance.

Perform all duties as assigned as necessary for the agency.

Eligibility Criteria

• High school Diploma or GED required.
• Associates Degree preferred.
• In compliance with 943.13 F.S., the position requires the employee to be at least 19 years of age, be a citizen of the United States, be of good moral character, must have completed a basic training program for Law Enforcement approved by the CJSTC and pass the Florida certification examination.
• General Instructor Certification and at least (1) high liability instructor certifications required; And
• Three (3) years as full-time law enforcement or correctional officer; And
• Correctional Officers must be dual certified.
• Must not be disqualified by any factors outlined in the application for employment.
• Must maintain a primary residence within Leon County or a county adjacent to Leon (Wakulla, Liberty, Gadsden, and Jefferson Counties in Florida, Thomas and Grady Counties in Georgia).
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving history.

Necessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• See/hear at normal range.
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
• Ambulate independently.
• Lift/carry 150 pounds.
• Push/pull moderate to heavy loads.
• Bend and squat.
• Manual dexterity.
• Drive a vehicle.
• Pass standard Physical Agility Test as required.
• Pass Firearms and Defensive Tactics courses as required.
• Pass various driving tests as required.
• Pass all other courses/training as mandated by LCSO and/or FCJSTC.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Position requires frequent work outdoors, during high and low temperatures and inclement weather or disasters.
• Position has an increased risk of occupational exposure to hazardous and infectious materials.
• Must be able to wear required uniform and equipment including a safety belt weighing 10 or more pounds.

Full-time benefits include:

• Health insurance with an employer contribution between 77.5% - 87.5%.
• Life insurance equal to 1 X annual salary paid 100% by LCSO.
• Retirement via the Florida Retirement System with a choice of pension or investment plan.
• Paid vacation, sick and personal leaves.
• Tuition Assistance Program for advanced degrees.
• Education incentive for advanced degrees (only sworn positions).
• Other ancillary benefits including but not limited to deferred compensation, dental/vision insurance, cafeteria savings plan, short/long term disability and identity theft protection.

01

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some High School
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• 60 Credit Hours
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

02

How many years of full-time sworn law enforcement or corrections experience do you have?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-9 years
• 10 or more years

03

Are you currently certified in the state of Florida in law enforcement or enrolled in a CJSTC-approved program for law enforcement?

• Yes
• No

04

Please indicate if you possess a current General Instructor certification.

• Yes.
• No.

05

Please indicate if you possess a current high liability instructor certification.

• Certified Firearms Instructor.
• Certified Defensive Tactics Instructor.
• Certified First Aid Instructor
• Certified Vehicle Operations Instructor.
• Certified in more than one of the above instructor topics.
• Not currently certified in any high liability instructor topics.

06

Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from the military?

• Yes
• No
• Never served in military.
• Currently serving in military/No discharge.

07

How many years of reserve military service with an honorable discharge do you have?

• None
• 1-3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

08

How many years of active military service with an honorable discharge do you have?

• None
• 1 year
• 2-3 years
• 4 or more years

09

Salary anticipated to be at base pay. If not acceptable to you, what minimum annual salary would be acceptable?
10

Do you have any current criminal charges pending in the courts (without an official legal disposition)?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any felony?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving perjury or false statement, abuse of a child, elderly, or disabled person, domestic violence, or any crime of a sexual nature?

• Yes
• No

13

Have you ever been engaged in, convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime of sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?

• Yes
• No

14

Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community or detentions facility by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

15

Are you currently under criminal investigation or indictment?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you ever been convicted of a felony traffic offense including adjudication withheld?

• Yes
• No

17

Have you ever been designated as a Habitual Violator on your driver's license record?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you received more than two (2) moving violations in the last 12 months?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you refused a test to determine Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) from any law enforcement agency within the last three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

20

Are you currently under internal investigation, under investigation by the CJSTC or administrative investigation?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you ever separated, abandoned, resigned or retired from a business or agency while under criminal or internal investigation or while under the threat of criminal or internal investigation?

• Yes
• No

22

Have you ever held membership in, association with, or any other connection to any organization that exposes or supports discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation or marital status or is known to have been involved in criminal activity and/or a violation of any state laws and/or laws of the United States?

• Yes
• No

23

When would you estimate was your last use of marijuana.

• 0 - 12 months (within the last year)
• 13 - 36 months (3 years or less)
• 37 - 60 months (more than 3 years ago to 5 years)
• 61 - 120 months (more than 5 years to 10 years ago)
• 10+ (more than 10 years ago)
• Never used

24

When was the last time you used any of the following - heroin, cocaine, meth, mushrooms, LSD, illegal steroids or other drugs not prescribed to you?

• 0 - 12 months (last year)
• 13 - 36 months (3 years or less)
• 37 - 60 months (more than 3 years to five years ago)
• 61 - 120 months (more than 5 years to 10 years ago)
• 10+ years ago
• Never used

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