Salary : $0.00 Annually
Location : 6010 Cattleridge Blvd, Sarasota FL 34232
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00054
Division/Bureau: HR Bureau
Section (Cost Center): HR ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
All applicants are required to upload the following documents with their application submission: Drivers License with current address, signed Social Security card, birth certificate issued by state or local government authority, High School diploma/GED, College transcript, DD214 Member-4, Name change documents, FDLE certification documents (certified positions), official arrest/charge documents. If a document does not apply to you, please upload an attachment with N/A, if a document is unavailable at the time of application, please list status of documentation (ordered, requested, in search of, etc.)
If ALL requested documentation is not uploaded, your application will not be processed.
SCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
The term "experience," refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office.
Forms Required for Application:
RAP BACK
CREDIT WAIVER
Job Description
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office is committed to developing partnerships within our community. The Student Internship Program, which is a joint effort with local universities and colleges, fulfills this role. The program is available to any university or college student who meets the requirements for participation. While working in administrative, operational and support functions, interns are provided an atmosphere for learning and the opportunity to establish relationships that could lead to the possibility of future employment with a criminal justice organization. Coordination of the Student Internship Program is shared between the Training Services Bureau and Human Resources. Human Resources will conduct a background investigation on prospective interns and the Intern Coordinator within the Human Resources Bureau will direct the intern's assignments. The Human Resources Intern Coordinator will determine how many students may participate in the program at any given time based on availability of qualified members to support the program.
Minimum Requirements
1. Applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
2. Enrolled in a two (2) or four (4) year degree program as a junior or senior standing at an accredited university or college.
3. The student must have a 3.0 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
4. Applicant must be in compliance with the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Drug Free Policy and Tattoo/Ornamentation Policy.
5. The student, prior to acceptance in the Internship Program, must submit the following:
a. A signed letter from applicant's university/college advisor requesting placement, a minimum of ninety (90) days prior to the beginning of the target semester. Letter to include:
- Student's full name, date of birth, social security number, present address and phone number
- Inclusive dates of semester during which internship is requested
- Total hours required by the university/college
- Number of hours per week required by the university/college
- Contact information for applicant's university/college advisor and/or intern
- List of any rules, regulations, etc. required by the university/college for the agency and/or intern
b. A copy of applicant's official transcripts from all university/colleges attended including present sponsor (Academic probation is not acceptable).
c. A minimum of two (2) letters of recommendation from applicant's current university/college faculty or staff.
d. A photo copy of intern's current Driver's License and Social Security card.
e. Completed notarized Internship Application, signed notarized Sheriff's Office Release of Liability waiver, proof of medical insurance and Personal Inquiry waiver.
6. Applicant must successfully pass a background investigation conducted by the Human Resource Bureau Background Investigation Unit.
a. Any felony arrest will preclude a student from participation in the Sheriff's Office Student Internship Program. All misdemeanor arrests will be reviewed on a case by case basis and may be cause for exclusion from the program.
b The Human Resource Intern Coordinator or his/her designee will interview prospective intern applicants to determine suitability to successfully complete the program. The Human Resource Intern Coordinator will forward qualified student applications via the chain of command to the Administrative Division Commander or designee, who will make the final determination for selection.
7. Deviation from the stated criteria must be addressed in writing to the Administrative Division Commander.
8. Students accepted into the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office Student Internship Program do not receive wages or compensation from the Sheriff's Office for said activities and participation.
9. The intern will be required to submit a comprehensive report (APA Style) about his/her internship experiences. This report will include the intern's assessment of the Sheriff's Office and must be turned in on the last day of the program or no final evaluation will be sent to the intern's university/college.
Based on Annual Hours
Pay Grade (1-7 $1 Annual Increase, 8-11 $.60 Annual Increase)-REVIEWED October 2025
300 Max Hours
Civilian Positions Steps 0-11/Sworn Positions Steps 0-9
Other JOB CODE (Class Spec) Title 2
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office requires all employees to have either an associates degree, 60 equivalent hours from an accredited college or university or the Wonderlic Basic Skills Test. The Wonderlic Basic Skills Test measures verbal and quantitative skills. Sworn *Law Enforcement and Corrections Deputies must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 267 and Quantitative - 241. Civilians must achieve a minimum passing score of Verbal - 248 and Quantitative - 241.
*Law Enforcement Deputies/Recruits must meet additional requirements to qualify.
Local institution to administer the Wonderlic: Suncoast Technical College 941-924-1365 ext. 62322. Fee $40 Hours of Operations: Monday through Thursday 7:30am to 3:00pm Friday 7:30am to 2:00pm. TESTING IS SCHEDULED BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
If you are out of town, please contact your local technical institute. A complete report of passing scores must be submitted directly to the SCSO.
In compliance with the American Disabilities Act should you require any reasonable accomodation(s) to participate in the exam process, please advise the administering office and supply documentation so they may attempt to satisfy any special needs expeditiously.
If chosen for processing you will be required to submit to the following screening procedures: a comprehensive background investigation, a polygraph examination, medical examinations, drug and tobacco screening, psychological examination (certified and communications positions). By submitting this application you are agreeing to have a background investigator with the SCSO review any social networking websites that you might belong to. If you are not willing to submit to the above mentioned procedures, please do not submit an application.
Applicants who are found to be untruthful or omitted information on the application or during the background investigation process will be automatically disqualified and will not be eligible for future employment with the agency.
Applicants who are disqualified during the application process for not meeting the standards of the agency at the time of application submittal, or during the background investigation process will be eligible to reapply in one (1) year.
SCSO Is An Equal Opportunity Employer
No tattoos above the collar or below the wrists. No tattoos on hands, neck head or face.
No use of marijuana or its derivatives in the past 12 months.
No use of illegal substances in the past 36 months, not including marijuana.
Must be tobacco free as of date of application.