Manatee County Sheriff Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $61,068.80 - $94,660.80 Annually
Location : Operations Center, 600 301 Blvd W #202, Bradenton, FL 34205, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-80005
Bureau: ENFORCEMENT
Opening Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
General Description of Duties
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY RECRUIT: $29.36 hourly
We are looking for strong candidates who aspire to become a Law Enforcement Deputy. Competitive candidates are encouraged to apply for a limited number of paid sponsorships to attend the upcoming law enforcement academy in January 2027.
Recruits hired for sponsorship to the law enforcement academy will attend this the academy at the Manatee Technical College (MTC). This course is challenging both academically and physically. Upon completion of the six (6) month academy, recruits must pass the state exam to be sworn in as a certified Law Enforcement Deputy.
LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY: $77,522.12 Annually
Trainee will sign an agreement to remain employed by the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), in the capacity of Law Enforcement Deputy, for a period of at least twenty-four (24) months after successful completion of the MCSO Field Training and Evaluation Program.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Commute to and from the academy daily according to their class schedule if selected.
• Ability to attend all classes and labs required to successfully pass the curricula of the Basic Recruit Law Enforcement Academy
• Ability to pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Exam.
• Must successfully complete the agency's Field Training and Evaluation Program (FTEP) which consists of one-on-one training with certified Field Training Officer(s) who ensure that all new deputies are fully prepared to be a solo deputy.
• Regular, dependable and punctual attendance is a requirement
• Perform various duties for the Manatee County Sheriff's Office (MCSO), as required.

Tasks and Policies

• Successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy
• Successfully pass the state exam
• Successful completion of MCSO's Field Training and Evaluation Program

NOTE: If Trainee (a) fails to successfully complete the designated Academy on first attempt, (b) fails to pass the State Officer Certification Examination within 30 days of completion of the Academy, or (c) fails to successfully complete the Sheriff's Field Training and Evaluation Program, the Trainee shall reimburse the Manatee County Sheriff's Office the Academy tuition costs and any additional costs for equipment which, in the Sheriff's determination, is unfit for reuse or otherwise damaged.
Separation from employment and reimbursement of tuition fees will result if:

• Recruit withdraws from the academy or is terminated by academy authorities
• Recruit fails to complete the academy for any reason
• Recruit fails to pass the State Officer Certification Exam
• Recruit voluntarily resigns
• Recruit abandons his/her position before working as a certified law enforcement officer for the MCSO or fails to fulfill their contract after becoming certified and re-classified as a Deputy Sheriff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have a valid Class E Florida Driver's License
• Must meet ONE of the following requirements:
  • An Associate's degree or sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited college or university; OR
  • Two (2) years of full-time work experience in any field; OR
  • Prior military service of at least two (2) years and separation under honorable or general conditions.
  • A combination of work experience and post-secondary education equivalent to two (2) years, as determined by the Agency.
• Must not have used marijuana, or its derivative, in the last twelve (12) months
• Must not have illegally used any Schedule I through Schedule V drugs in the last three (3) years ((Schedule 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)
• Must have never illegally used a controlled substance while employed as a law enforcement or corrections officer, while working in a prosecutorial position or while employed in a position of public safety.
• Must never have sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance
• Must not have been convicted of a DUI within the past five years or more than once in their lifetime
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Must not have 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran's status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
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 21 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

04
Are you willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, rotating shifts, and holidays?

• 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
Please select your applicable education or experience.

• Associate's degree or sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of full-time work experience in any field
• Prior military service of at least two (2) years and separation under honorable or general conditions
• A combination of work experience and post-secondary education equivalent to two (2) years, to be qualified by the Agency

08
In the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana, or its derivative?

• Yes
• No

09
Have you ever sold, delivered or manufactured a controlled substance?

• Yes
• No

10
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

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 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

14
Have you been convicted of a DUI in the last 60 months (5 years)?

• Yes
• No

15
Have you been convicted of a DUI more than once in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

16
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

17
Have you ever pled guilty or no contest to, had adjudication withheld, or been convicted of a felony offense?

• Yes
• No

18
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

19
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

20
Upon review of the job description, are you able to perform the essential functions of the job?)

• Yes
• No

21
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.
22
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