Part Time Background Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $26.50 Hourly
Location : 692 NW 30th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34475, FL
Job Type: Part-time
Job Number: 2026-19
Bureau: Administrative Services
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Description
This is a very responsible investigative position requiring an experienced certified deputy that would perform background investigations on applicants. Reports would be completed on information obtained that would then be reviewed by the effected Bureau Chief prior to placement into applicant's file.
Examples of Duties
DUTIES:
A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics."
B. Take immediate police action in those cases which come to his/her attention and are within the jurisdiction of the Agency.
C. Respond to calls in the field in which an officer requires assistance.
D. Participate in Agency functions as designated by the Sheriff.
E. Assist in other major criminal investigations as directed.
F. Will be required to conduct Law Enforcement, Courthouse, Academic, Employment and other records checks.
G. Must be able to conduct personal reference and employer interviews, along with neighborhood background interviews.
H. The investigator must be able to compile a comprehensive report as to findings that will be forwarded to the effected Bureau Chief prior to the placement into a personnel file.
I. Required to document background investigation and findings thoroughly, including use of mandatory FDLE forms.
J. Perform other related duties, as assigned, including modified schedule or temporary re-assignment during declared emergency or activations, as determined by the Sheriff.
Typical Qualifications
JOB PREREQUISITES:
In addition to meeting the requirements for Deputy I, II, Deputy III, Corporal or Master Corporal, the applicant must meet the following requirements for entry level detective:
Two years uniform patrol with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, with average or above average patrol activity.
Favorable annual evaluations and not be on probationary status.
Selection by the Bureau Chief.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Demonstrate investigative ability by conducting thorough and complete comprehensive background reports.
Maintain certification as a sworn officer as required by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Successfully complete background investigation training as required by the Agency within 6 months to the standards of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Professionalism Division. Maintain possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Successfully complete and maintain proficiency in annual firearms training, driver certification, defensive tactics and the physical agility course within the prescribed time limit as required by the agency policy. Successful completion of criminal investigation or related courses preferred.
Supplemental Information
WORKING CONDITIONS: Indoor and outdoor environment with considerable field work. Shift work may be required, including holidays and weekends, and may be rotated. May be called out in emergencies, and must work overtime when necessary. Considerable driving, sometimes under emergency conditions. Hazards include all dangers associated with law enforcement. Both physical and mental stress present.
ADA:
Physical and dexterity requirements: Must be able to qualify with agency firearms requiring two hands and arms with associated fine dexterity movements. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Defensive tactics skills development, firearms qualification and emergency vehicle operations training are also essential physical functions required of this position.
Environmental Conditions: The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog and rain. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, and confined areas can occur.
Sensory Requirements: In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at fifteen feet.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office offers a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees and new incentives for Florida Certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers.
Employee Benefits are detailed in the Marion County Sheriff's Office Operations Directive 3030.50 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL
A. The following benefits are provided to all full-time employees. Some of the following are more fully described in the agency's operational directives.
1. Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.
2. Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.
3. Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.
4. Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.
a. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer suffers an on-duty catastrophic injury, in accordance with and defined by F.S.112.19 and 440.02(37), and is otherwise qualified, the Agency will pay the entire medical insurance premium of the employee, the employee's spouse and each dependent child until the child reaches the age of majority or until the last day of the calendar year when the child reaches the age of 25 if still a dependent for support, or if the child is a full or part-time student still dependent for support. If the employee dies, the Agency will continue to pay the premium for the dependent children and for the spouse until the spouse remarries.
b. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer is killed in the line of duty on or after July 1, 1993, as a result of an act of violence inflicted by another person while the officer is engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties or as a result of an assault against the officer under riot conditions shall pay the entire premium of the political subdivision's health insurance plan for the employee's surviving spouse until remarried, and for each dependent child of the employee until the child reaches the age of majority or until the end of the calendar year in which the child reaches the age of 25. Note: In the line of duty death benefit, the Sheriff may continue to pay the premium of the spouse who has remarried and still has children who continue to qualify for the health insurance benefit.
(1) Benefits payable from another source will reduce these benefits paid by the
Agency. To commit a fraud in obtaining these benefits is a first-degree misdemeanor. A conviction, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, will result in the employee forfeiting the right to receive the benefits and having to pay the Agency back for benefits paid due to the fraud.
c. In order for the officer or spouse and children to be eligible for benefits, the injury must have occurred while in fresh pursuit, responding to what is reasonably believed to be an emergency, or an unlawful act perpetrated by another.
d. An employee qualified for these benefits is not eligible for any other health insurance subsidy from the Agency.
e. F.S.S. 112.0801 provides that retirees and their eligible dependents shall be offered the same health and hospitalization insurance coverage as is offered to active employees. Retirees will receive a credit of $5.00 per month for each year worked, not to exceed $150.00 per month, or the cost of the insurance.
(1) Even though the State of Florida considers all service under the FRS, the Sheriff will only consider the years worked at the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
(2) The Sheriff's subsidy is a credit to the total cost of the insurance. This shall not exceed the total monthly cost, after subtracting the subsidy received from FRS.
a. The subsidy shall be given to the employee until the employee reaches the age of 65, and then the benefit will stop.
5. Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. (See Operations Directive 3035.00)
6. Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire. (See Optional Benefits, paragraph 3030.55).
7. Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty.
8. Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee.
9. Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (law enforcement and corrections officers).
a. Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) is offered by the Florida State
Retirement System. The employee retires, continues to work, with his/her benefits being invested by FRS up to sixty (60) months. At the conclusion of the program, the employeewill receive all amounts invested plus all earned interest.
10. Uniforms and Equipment: Uniforms are furnished to employees in positions that require the wearing of a uniform, including civilian positions. When appropriate to the position, leather and firearms are also furnished. A uniform cleaning allowance is also given to most uniformed employees.
11. Assigned Vehicles: The Agency furnishes vehicles for certain positions, to be used according to the vehicle use policies. Where vehicles are furnished, the Agency pays all business related operational costs, including fuel and lubricants, maintenance, and insurance.
12. Longevity Pay: Employees receive longevity pay based on a percentage of their base salary each anniversary date. The percentage paid increases at five and ten year continuous service increments. (See Operations Directive 3020.00)
13. Sick Leave: Full-time employees receive sick leave at the daily rate of .26302 hours or approximately eight hours per month. (See Operations Directive 3035.00).
14. Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement: The agency may provide tuition reimbursement to full-time employees who, in order to advance their careers within the Agency, enroll in and complete, in good standing, the law enforcement recruit school or the corrections recruit school. Recruit School Tuition Reimbursement will be contingent on acceptance to MCSO Patrol or Corrections respectively. All training request paperwork must be preapproved in order to be reimbursed by the agency. Expenses eligible for reimbursement are: initial tuition fees, recruit school uniforms, books, range ammunition, and fee to take the state certification examination. No reimbursement will be made until the employee has successfully passed the state certification examination. Should an employee fail to pass the state certification examination and be required to re-enter and ultimately complete the entire basic training program, the employee will be responsible for all costs associated with the reentry training. The decision to reimburse employees who are hired while attending recruit school shall be at the discretion of the agency.
15. The following benefits are given to employees meeting the requirements of each:
a. Incentive Pay for Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers. These officers are eligible for incentive pay up to $130 per month, depending on education and career development courses completed.
b. Educational Achievement Pay: Employees, other than law enforcement or
corrections officers, are eligible for Educational Achievement Pay, up to a maximum of $80 per month, depending on completion of college degree courses.
c. Specialist Pay...