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The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer and offers employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin or marital status. We recognize veteran's preference as provided by Florida law and we are committed to a drug-free workplace. The Sheriff's Office does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability in regard to the application process, hiring, advancement; or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is a progressive, technologically advanced agency geared to meet the needs of the area's diverse population. As a recognized leader in comprehensive Law Enforcement and Corrections programs, the more than 3,300 specialized members provide solid, proven service to the community.

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division is located at:
10750 Ulmerton Road Building 400 Largo, FL 33778 (727) 582-6208 (Southwest corner of Seminole Blvd. and Ulmerton Rd.)
Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation which may include: Polygraph test Drug Screening Physical assessment (medical and/or agility) Hearing and vision screening Psychological evaluation
Law Enforcement Certification Information If you are currently law enforcement-certified in another state and wish to become law enforcement certified in the state of Florida, you may contact the Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJSTC) at (850)410-8600 or www.fdle.state.fl.us for further information on equivalency training at one of the state's law enforcement training centers. If you wish to attend the law enforcement training center in Pinellas County, you can contact the Police Applicant Screening Service (PASS) at (727)864-3822 or www.policestandards.org for further information. Either CJSTC or PASS will be able to evaluate your background and previous training to determine what is needed for you to become Florida-certified.
Corrections Certification Information If you are currently certified in another state and wish to become certified in the state of Florida, you may contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at (850) 410-8600. Make sure you have all training certificates as well as basic recruit certificate before you call. These certificates will be used to determine the amount of training necessary to become Florida certified. If you are not currently Florida corrections certified, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is offering full sponsorships through the Corrections Academy. If accepted for sponsorship, the Sheriff's Office will pay for your academy tuition, books, and FDLE Certification exams. Benefits for corrections certified employees include: Life Insurance, Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance, Shift Differential, Florida Retirement System, Educational Assistance, Uniforms, and Paid Vacations, Holidays and Sick leave.
If you live in the Pinellas County area and wish to become a Florida corrections-certified deputy, you may contact the Human Resources Division at (727) 582-6208 or email for more information. Please make sure you provide your name, address, contact number and the position(s) you are interested in when you contact us.

If you are not certified in any state and wish to become a Florida certified law enforcement or detention deputy, you may contact one of the state's law enforcement training centers for information on available certification courses and the requirements to be admitted. If you have any questions regarding any of this information, please call Human Resources at (727) 582-6208.

To Apply:

New Applicants: The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office does not hire persons who use tobacco products, and requires “no tobacco use” by applicants for a six-month period prior to application and during length of employment.

Please visit Human Resources in Building 400 at 10750 Ulmerton Rd, Largo or contact us by phone at (727) 582-6208 for further information.

Current Members: All interested members can request transfer after the completion of their probationary period. Such request must go through their chain of command to the Human Resources Division. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will be notified of receipt of the transfer request. Members of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office who meet the qualifications will have their names added to the eligibility register.

Applicants should review the job description for additional information and testing requirements.