Full Time Fresh Start Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $39,374.40 - $61,027.20 Annually
Location : Fresh Start, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-80006
Bureau: ENFORCEMENT
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
General Description of Duties
Under the general direction of a Law Enforcement Sergeant, this position performs duties of a responsible nature related to the operation of the Fresh Start shelter facility for homeless individuals and homeless inmates reentering the community from the jail in need of assistance getting to a state of self-sufficiency. Intake Technicians will work directly with Fresh Start residents, mental health providers, and law enforcement in accordance with Sheriff's Office General Orders. Technicians are expected to work both independently and in a team environment.
***NOTE*** This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, employee must respond to work
Expected Start Date: Approximately late September to October 2026. Hiring timeline is subject to change.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to recognize potentially unsafe, volatile, or escalating situations and respond in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly to emergency situations/make effective decisions.
• Knowledge of state laws, local ordinances, and agency policies, procedures, and orders.
• Ability to effectively utilize equipment and devices assigned to the area of responsibility and report emergencies and equipment failures in a timely manner.
• Ability to comprehend and perform verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to comprehend and perform all duties related to the position and do so without posing a direct threat to the safety or health of other individuals in the workplace.
• Attend and pass a basic food safety, storage, and preparation class as provided by the agency.
• Attend and pass basic courses in mental health/drug abuse education as provided by the agency.
• Basic skill in the use of computers/data entry.

Physical Abilities

• May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods.
• Visual perception and discrimination are required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds.

Tasks and Policies
Tasks

• Monitor video and audio equipment, electronic doors, fire alarm systems, intercom/public address systems and light circuit panels.
• Observe and document pertinent information provided during intake and through daily interactions, to include basic computer/data entry skills.
• Identify residents' controlled substances and injectable medications by labeling and storing appropriately; conducting medication disbursement as needed for residents, ensuring proper disposal of diabetic supplies and sharps.
• Observe the need for and obtain hygiene supplies and clean clothing for the residents.
• Use de-escalation techniques when dealing with mentally ill and/or intoxicated individuals until a deputy, social worker, or other appropriate staff member can respond.
• Recognize signs of impairment and take appropriate action.
• Implement resident housing assignment changes as needed or directed.
• Prepare reports and documentation.
• Arrange transportation for residents to/from programs, bus stations, and other shelters.
• Contact appropriate law enforcement/licensed clinical health worker for potential Baker Act situations.
• Coordinate on-site meal service for residents.
• Initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
• Completes assigned work correctly, on time, within budget, and according to agency policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and you may not be responsible for every item listed. The employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as necessary.
Policies

• Arrives on time for work, limits breaks, and lunches to the allotted time, and leaves on time. Uses leave in accordance with General Orders. Communicates and cooperates with management in providing proper notice of leave patterns and amounts of leave usage (not including legitimate, properly scheduled and approved leave, and protected leave).
• Volume of work accomplished is consistent with position requirements and produced within quality tolerance standards.
• Works with other team members to achieve group goals by contributing ideas in group settings, accepting ideas contributed by others, operating within team rules, participating in team activities (i.e. meetings), working with team members to improve job knowledge and skills, putting team goals over personal goals, and supporting team leaders once decisions are made.
• Follows standard office procedures, safety policies and procedures and Agency General Orders.
• Maintains professional interpersonal relationships through appropriate verbal and emotional responses to the public, coworkers, and supervisors, while presenting a professional appearance consistent with agency standards for cleanliness and grooming.
• Operates and cares for equipment, tools, and vehicles according to prescribed standards and schedules.
• This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, employee must respond to work.
• Follows safety procedures; participates in promoting safety on the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
• Two years of consistent work history or school attendance
• Valid Florida Driver's License

BENEFITS

• Excellent State Retirement
• Uniforms for Specific Civilian Personnel
• 12 Holidays Per Year (includes employee's birthday)
• Excellent Vacation Plan - Start accruing two weeks of vacation time earned by the end of your first year
• Sick Leave - 12 days per year, accrued by pay period
• Life Insurance - Equals annual base salary
• Health Insurance (optional)
• Dental (optional)
• Take-Home Vehicle for Specific Civilian Personnel
• Career Service - After one year of satisfactory continuous service
• Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
• Direct Payroll Deposit (any banking institution)
• Disability Insurance (long-term disability)
• College Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Extensive Wellness Program-

01
Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a citizen of the United States or a lawful, permanent resident, granted refugee or asylee status and authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03
Which best describes your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or Equivalency
• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

04
Do you acknowledge that the starting pay for this position is $18.93 per hour and this is non negotiable?

• Yes
• No

05
In order to conduct a thorough background investigation, you will be required to provide the website(s) and user name(s) for all social media accounts. In addition, you will be required to "friend" our background investigators on Facebook, if applicable. Do you confirm that on this application you have provided the requested information and will provide them access to your personal accounts?

• Yes
• No
• I do not have any social media accounts, personal websites, or blogs.

06
Have you registered with Selective Service?(NOTE: Registration is required by all males prior to their 26th birthday. If you are a male age 18-25 and have not yet registered, you must do so Females are not required to register at this time and should select 'N/A'.

• Yes
• No
• Exempt
• N/A

07
In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative?

• Yes
• No

08
Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

09
In the last three (3) years, have you illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V, excluding marijuana, (Schedules I through V, as defined in the Controlled Substances Action, 21 U.S.C., Section 812, include but are not limited to, cocaine, crack. lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), amphetamines, methamphetamines, heroin, MDMA, GHB and anabolic steroids)?

• Yes
• No

10
Have you ever illegally used a controlled substance, including marijuana or its derivative, while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position, or while employed in a position of public safety? (Exception: Any use of marijuana or its derivative while working in the capacity of an undercover operative for the purpose of the investigation)

• Yes
• No

11
If you answered "Yes", please provide the information listed below or type "N/A" if not applicable.* Drug, how taken, circumstances, number of times illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Date of first time illegally obtained/used/supplied/sold.* Last time illegally obtained/used/sold.
12
Have you ever illegally used any of the following controlled substance in your lifetime? (Please check all that apply. If none, check the last box, "Not applicable".)

• Amphetamines such as Uppers/Speed
• Barbiturates such as Downers
• Benzodiazephines such as Valium/Darvon
• Cocaine/Crack
• LSD such as Acid/Microdots
• Marijuana or its derivatives
• Methaqualone such as Quaaludes
• Opiates such as Opium/Heroin/Oxycodone
• Phencyclidine such as PCP/Angel Dust
• Any other drug not previously listed
• Not applicable

13
Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)?

• Yes
• No

14
Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

15
Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

16
Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense?

• Yes
• No

17
Have you engaged in sexual abuse or been convicted, or civilly or administratively adjudicated, of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion by a victim who did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

18
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution (as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997).

• Yes
• No

19
Are you able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations?

• Yes
• No

20
If you answered "No" to the previous question above, please indicate any reasonable accommodation(s) that will assist you in performing the essential functions of the position.
21
Do you have a tattoo in a visible location on the neck, face, scalp, or hands?(Click here to review the Appearance and Grooming Policy)

• Yes
• No

Required Question