Career Opportunities with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office

We Identify As Cops !!

Welcome to the recruiting page of the Brevard County, Florida Sheriff’s Office. We invite you to explore our career opportunities for law enforcement and corrections deputies. Led by Sheriff Wayne Ivey, the 1,700 men and women of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office proudly serves over 600,000 residents and seasonal visitors to America’s Gateway to Space.

We are a zero tolerance for crime community!!

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING EXPERIENCED OFFICERS FROM WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF FLORIDA. FIND OUT WHY BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA IS AN EXCELLENT PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK.

WE HAVE ZERO-TOLERANCE FOR CRIME!!

Basic Standards for Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies

LAW ENFORCEMENT

A career in Law Enforcement begins with the entry-level position of Deputy Recruit.

Applicants must:

Be at least 20 years of age
Be a United States citizen
Be a High School Graduate or possess a State Equivalency
Not have any convictions for felonies or misdemeanor offenses involving moral turpitude as outlined in FS 943.13(7)
Pass Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice and Training physical requirements
Certification by Florida State Examination for Law Enforcement professionals
Certification by Florida Police Standards Commission
Must have an eyesight correctable to 20/30
Possess normal hearing at a distance of 15 feet
Pass the BCSO Physical Abilities Test (Download Details)

The employment procedure includes:

Online Application
Oral Review Board
Polygraph Examination
Medical and Psychological Exams
Background Investigation
Substance Screening
Executive Interview
Final Offer of Employment

CORRECTIONS

A career in Corrections offers many challenges and rewards. There are numerous promotional opportunities and specialized assignments available.

Entry-level positions include civilian Booking Technician or Corrections Technician.

Corrections Deputy Trainees can attend the Corrections Academy on a scholarship to obtain State Certification to become a Corrections Deputy while earning a salary working at the Jail.

Correction Deputy applicants must:

Be at least 18 years of age
Be a United States Citizen
Be a High School Graduate or possess a State Equivalency
Not have any convictions for felonies or misdemeanor offenses involving moral turpitude
Be certified as a Corrections Officer by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards Commission at the time of employment.
Pass the BCSO Physical Abilities Test (Download Details)

The employment procedure includes:

Online Application
Oral Review Board
Polygraph Examination
Medical and Psychological Exam
Background Investigation
Substance Screening
Executive Interview
Final Offer of Employment

If you are interested in receiving additional information about our exciting career opportunities or would like to be contacted by a member of our recruiting team, please complete this form. A member of our team will reach out, promptly.

Or call: (321) 264-5308

CONTACT US

The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age (over 40), disability, or genetic information in employment practices. We encourage veterans, service members, and their spouses and family members to apply for employment with this agency, qualified applicants will receive preference and priority in hiring decisions. ADA requires the Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.