***Law Enforcement Sponsorship will open for applications on Monday, January 25, 2027***

Job Description: This is just a placeholder to inform you of the future posting date for the next law enforcement sponsorship. You can not apply to this position. Please come back on or after the above mentioned day to submit a completed application. In the meantime, please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the position as well as the documentation needed. Academy location: Manatee Technical College. The Law Enforcement Deputy will be responsible for a wide variety of duties including but not limited to: administering the laws of Sarasota County, the State of Florida and of the United States in a fair, impartial and professional manner; patrolling areas; conducting traffic stops; arresting suspects and informing them of their rights; mediating domestic disputes; pursuing vehicles; preparing reports and affidavits.

Must have an associate degree or the equivalent amount of college credits from an accredited institution (60 Credit Hours) OR prior completed military contract service with an honorable discharge (and no less than 3+ years Active Reserves to qualify for the military requirement). Those who do not possess an associates or the amount of credits (60) must successfully complete the Wonderlic Test ONLY IF the military requirement to be eligible for the position has been met. The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously. Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency. Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year. SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer