Detention Officer Recruit - Summer 2026

A training position involving attendance at a recognized Correctional academy for the express purpose of becoming an Alachua County Sheriff's Office Detention Officer/Detention Deputy. This position requires commitment, diligence and initiative.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Training Bureau Sergeants. Performance is evaluated through observation and grades obtained.

• Attend and successfully complete the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Corrections Basic Recruit course
• Meet all standards required for employment at the Alachua County Sheriff's Office
• Attend academy/work shifts promptly on a continual basis
  
  

*This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of specific job function or tasks does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent to the position.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School/GEDRequiredAssociate's DegreePreferredBachelor's DegreePreferredPreferred Major(s): Criminal Justice, Psychology, or other related field

Experience And Training

• Experience in the criminal justice field is preferred
  
  

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSING:

• Current, valid Florida driver’s license
  
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must pass all current ACSO testing and background processes
• Must be willing to enter into an employee training agreement regarding length of ACSO employment
• Must meet or exceed all applicable physical agility standards required by ACSO
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit/stand for extended periods
• See/hear at a normal range
• Ambulate independently
• Lift/carry 150 pounds
• Push/pull moderate to heavy loads
• Bend and squat
• Manual dexterity
• Drive a vehicle
• Pass any required physical testing mandated by ACSO and/or CJSTC
• Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
• Good knowledge of English grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to learn material presented at the Academy
• Ability to analyze problems quickly and effectively
• Ability to apply modern law enforcement principles/procedures to solve practical problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to comprehend and follow instructions/orders