PCSO Hiring

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 Experienced Deputy Sheriffs
and Detention Deputies is $61,158

Current hiring bonuses:

$2,000

Sworn and certified deputies

$1,000-$5,000

Moving allowances

$5,000

Florida state bonus for new FL LEOs

$1,000

Non-sponsored Academy graduates

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

Current hiring bonuses:

$2,000

Sworn and certified deputies

$1,000-$5,000

Moving allowances

$5,000

Florida state bonus for new FL LEOs

$1,000

Non-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.