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Need a job? JSO says they are hiring police officers

Jacksonville Sheriff's Office

NEED A JOB? Contact a police recruiter at JSORecruiter@jaxsheriff.org or call (904)713-4900.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said Monday they are hiring certified police officers, and will sponsor recruit training for non-certified officers at the Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training Center.

Recruits will be paid, JSO said.

QUALIFICATIONS:
--Must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
--Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
--Be a citizen of the United States.
--Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
--Be in good physical condition.
--Must be able to run the mile in under 12 minutes.
--Be of good moral character
--NOT HAVE TATTOOS above the collarbone (e.g., neck, face, or behind the ear) or below the wrist (e.g., hands, fingers).
--NOT HAVE received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces
--NOT HAVE been convicted of any felony
--NOT HAVE been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statement, perjury or domestic violence

Must have completed one of the following:

--Four years of active military service, or
--Four years of full-time law enforcement experience, or
--Four years of service in the military reserves and an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours), or
--Two years of full-time law enforcement experience and an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours), or
--Five years of continuous full-time employment and an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours), or
--Four years currently employed as a full time civilian with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office and an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours), or
--Four years currently employed as a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer, Community Service Officer, Certified Bailiff, and Judicial Officer, or
--Two years currently employed as a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer, Community Service Officer, Certified Bailiff, and Judicial Officer and an Associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester/90 quarter hours), or
--Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university