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If you are not a current law enforcement officer, don’t worry – we will pay for your academy and training and provide you with a monthly stipend of $3,000 while you are in the academy.

to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office – where a career is not just a job, but a calling. We are always hiring sworn law enforcement officers who are passionate about serving a community that supports them.

Come make a positive difference in beautiful central Florida, where crime is at an all-time low. Be a star on our team!

Make a difference with Sheriff Grady Judd. Let’s get to work.

Starting pay for New Deputy Sheriffs and Detention Deputies is $61,158.

Prior Sworn and Certified Deputies are Eligible for Experience Pay Consideration.

Additional Hiring Bonuses include:

$2,000

Prior sworn and certified deputies from other agencies in-state or out-of-state

$2,000-$5,000

Moving allowance for sworn deputy sheriffs moving to Polk County; $2,000 for out-of-county and $5,000 for out-of-state

$5,000

State recruitment bonus for any new LEOs to the state of FLorida; includes sponsored and self-sponsored academy graduates and prior sworn LEOs from out-of-state

$1,000

Self-sponsored academy graduates

Starting pay for New Deputy Sheriffs and Detention Deputies is $61,158.

Prior Sworn and Certified Deputies are Eligible for Experience Pay Consideration.

Additional Hiring Bonuses include:

$2,000

Prior sworn and certified deputies from other agencies in-state or out-of-state

$2,000-5,000

Moving allowance for sworn deputy sheriffs moving to Polk County; $2,000 for out-of-county and $5,000 for out-of-state

$5,000

State recruitment bonus for any new LEOs to the state of FLorida; includes sponsored and self-sponsored academy graduates and prior sworn LEOs from out-of-state

$1,000

Self-sponsored academy graduates

Make a difference with Sheriff Grady Judd. Let’s get to work.

We offer exceptional benefits that go beyond just financial compensation.

  • Take your agency-issued vehicle home

    in Polk, Pasco, Lake, Highlands, Hardee, Hillsborough, Orange, Osceola, and Sumter

  • Work 14 days a month

    with select opportunities for overtime and extra-duty employment

  • Get 10 Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off each year

  • Deferred Compensation Plan

  • We pay for your college tuition

    approximately $23,760 for a Bachelor’s degree and $26,160 for a Master’s at FL state rate and available upon hire

  • We pay you an annual bonus for having a degree

    $360 for an Associate; $960 for a Bachelor’s; $1,560 for a Master’s

  • Florida State Retirement

    25 year full retirement with 8 year DROP opportunity

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

  • Free Employee Health Clinic for the whole family

  • Free Employee Gym

  • Current LEOs transferring to PCSO

    we pay for your experience AND you will receive 80 hours of annual leave upon hire

We understand that health is wealth, and that’s why we offer Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance. Our free Employee Health Clinic is available for the whole family, and you can take advantage of our free Employee Gym.

Planning for your future is important, and we’ve got you covered with Florida State Retirement (25 year full retirement with 8 year DROP opportunity) and a Deferred Compensation Plan. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide confidential support for you and your family.

Make a difference with Sheriff Grady Judd. Let’s get to work.

Join the Green Team

Join us at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and make a difference in your community.

Start your career today and turn it into a lifelong calling.

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