Civilian Positions

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified candidates of the highest integrity for our civilian job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to reflect the rich diversity of our community. Join our team! 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Good work history
High school diploma or GED (except for School Crossing Guards – see requirements here) (Will not accept a certificate of completion)
Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in verbal and written English
At least 18 years of age
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Registered Alien
For positions requiring driving, a valid driver’s license for the last year
Must not have been convicted of a felony
Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral character, false statements, perjury or domestic violence
Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
No illegal drug usage within the last year. Other drug usage will be evaluated on a case by case basis

Benefits

Sheriff contributes majority of cost for medical coverage
Life insurance and long term disability insurance is provided by Sheriff; employees may elect to purchase additional coverage
Retirement benefits are provided by the Florida Retirement System
Uniforms and other equipment furnished for some positions
Education incentive and reimbursement programs
12 vacation days per year/accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
Sick time accrues at 3.69 hours bi-weekly
12 paid holidays per year
Gym facilities in many agency buildings

The Hiring Process

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

Positions

911 Operator

Our Comm Center employees play a critical role. They are the first First Responders, the calm voices that guide people through the most terrifying moments of their lives and get our deputies out to help. Join this important team, and make a difference!

Sign on Bonus

ECS/911: $3,000 bonus paid in two installments. First, $2,000 at the completion of their initial training. Second, $1,000 at the completion of Field Training.

Salary breakdown:

Employee only working 911, no prior experience, minimum 16 hours overtime a month, on midnight shift
$46,317 annual with 16 hour minimum OT a month
Specialty Tier 1 $1000 annual
Shift Differential $2600 annual
$49,917 new annual
Additional 8 hours of built in overtime $56,019
Max OT allotment at 20 hours weekly $74,952
Add the $3000 signing bonus $77,952 for first year

School Crossing Guard

School Crossing Guards work part-time during the school year. School Crossing Guards regulate, guide, and control pedestrians at a designated school crossing while children are going to and from school.

Salary: $17.31 per hour
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.
Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces.
Be sufficiently agile to move swiftly to avoid danger.
Be able to communicate fluently in verbal and written English.
Must successfully pass an agility test and be able to pass annually.
Must pass an occupational health medical exam on an annual basis.
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.