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Welcome to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Career Site

Palm Beach County was established on July 1st, 1909, becoming the state’s 47th county. It is the third largest in population and square mileage of Florida’s 67 counties. The 2017 estimated population is 1,414,144 and the county spans 2,383.01 square miles. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) provides law enforcement, civil, and corrections services to the residents of Palm Beach County. Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw is the sixteenth individual to serve as Palm Beach County’s chief law enforcement officer.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans’ Preference to be requested at time application is submitted. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply. Applicants with a disability who require accommodation within the application/interview process should direct a request in advance to Human Resources.

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Welcome to the Palm Beach
County Sheriff's Office Career Site

Palm Beach County was established on July 1st, 1909,
becoming the state’s 47th county. It is the third largest
in population and square mileage of Florida’s 67 counties.
The 2017 estimated population is 1,414,144 and the county
spans 2,383.01 square miles. The Palm Beach County
Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) provides law enforcement,
civil, and corrections services to the residents of
Palm Beach County. Sheriff Ric L. Bradshaw is
the sixteenth individual to serve as Palm Beach
County’s chief law enforcement officer.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. Veterans’ Preference to
be requested at time application is submitted.
Applicants with a disability who require accommodation
within the application/interview process should
direct a request in advance to Human Resources.

Instructions for applying

Current Job Opportunities

Risk Management Specialist (Various Divisions)

      • Status: Full Time
      • Recruiter: Loniesha Stewart
      • Salary: $64,632
      • Apply by: 10/28/2024

     

  • This is a professional level Risk Management position, supporting all levels of the Risk Management Division’s sections which includes workers’ compensation, auto liability, property liability, health and safety and well-being services. Duties are based on assigned area of coverage. The position will assist in all the functions of Risk Management, and will work closely with other departments to include, but not be limited to, Benefits, Fleet, and Payroll. Duties may also include drafting official letters, memoranda, keeping up to date on current statutes and directives, making recommendations to management, responding to ad hoc requests with short deadlines, distributing general information to individuals, medium-large groups, and contracted vendors. Must have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Suite to include the ability to manipulate spreadsheets. Must provide excellent customer service to personnel at all levels of the agency, contracted vendors, and to the general public. Must have the ability to prioritize and organize job tasks and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must maintain professional demeanor and practice the highest levels of confidentiality in compliance with statutes and PBSO General Orders. Must be able to exercise judgment independently and as a team with individual duties, tasks, special assignments and/or projects. Work is reviewed for compliance with desired objectives through observation, reports, peer reviews, and results achieved. Performs other duties as assigned.

Financial Analyst (Various Divisions - Accounting/Budget)

    • Status: Full Time
    • Recruiter: Meredith Combs
    • Salary: $77,124
    • Apply by: 10/25/2024

Provides complex and diverse financial and management analyses in support of the Financial Services Bureau. Responsible for processing accounting and financial records, developing financial management policies and procedures, designing and improving financial processes and/or systems, compiling and reconciling financial reports and information that summarize findings and recommendations, and providing customer support and employee training on financial services activities. Financial Analyst work is performed under administrative direction with latitude for exercising initiative and independent judgment.

Duties are based on the assigned area of coverage. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Additional duties of the Financial Analyst – Accounting position include, but are not limited to: ensuring the financial records comply with GAAP, GASB, agency policy & procedures, and externally imposed rules & regulations; preparing tax filings, preparing periodic and year-end close reports; and developing, supporting and maintaining accounting and reporting tools, web applications and third party software integrations to improve efficiency and results.

Additional duties of the Financial Analyst – Budget position include, but are not limited to: formulating and monitoring the annual operating budget, preparing forecasts of revenues and expenditures, analyzing section budget requests, recommending transfers and amendments, and conducting cost studies of programs and services.

Performs other duties as assigned.


School Crossing Guard

      • Status: Part Time
      • Recruiter: Meredith Combs
      • Hourly: $16.23
      • Apply by: 12/31/2024

Responsible for the safety and well-being of children and assisting them crossing the street.


Communications Trainee

    • Status: Full Time
    • Recruiter: Meredith Combs
    • Salary: $61,848
    • Apply by: 12/31/2024

Handles emergency law enforcement communications via radio dispatch, emergency and non-emergency telephone calls, and utilizes local/national computers.  Receives, screens and monitors 9-1-1 emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and other police/public safety agencies by radio or telephone; categorizes and prioritizes calls.  Maintains communications with all parties involved in emergency situations; conveys information to/from emergency personnel, general, public, public safety agencies, utilities, businesses and other personnel within the department.  Prioritizes and dispatches appropriate personnel to incident locations; monitors radio traffic and maintains awareness of activities.  Conducts data inquiries into National/Florida State Crime Information Center System (FCIC/NCIC).  Must be able to effectively communicate while working in a stressful environment.  Handles confidential information.  Incumbent must follow agency disciplinary guidelines, PBSO General Orders as well as Communications guidelines for attendance and punctuality.  Performs other duties as assigned.


Corrections Recruit (Corrections Academy Sponsorship- PBSC/IRSC)

    • Status: Full Time
    • Recruiter: Loniesha Stewart
    • Salary: $51,792
    • Apply by: 12/31/2024

Responsible for the protection of life and property within detention facilities; deters and suppresses violations of laws within the facility and ensures rules are followed.  Monitors and surveils inmates; performs inspections to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and agency standards.  Prepares legal documentation and reports, processes fingerprints and pictures to ensure inmate identification, executes emergency plans, resolves disputes and performs necessary restraint techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.


Deputy Sheriff Corr. - FL Certified

    • Status: Full Time
    • Recruiter: Loniesha Stewart
    • Salary: $71,484
    • Apply by: 12/31/2024

Responsible for the protection of life and property within detention facilities; deters and suppresses violations of laws within the facility and ensures rules are followed.  Monitors and surveils inmates; performs inspections to ensure compliance with all federal, state, local and agency standards.  Prepares legal documentation and reports, processes fingerprints and pictures to ensure inmate identification, executes emergency plans, resolves disputes and performs necessary restraint techniques. Performs other duties as assigned.


Deputy Sheriff LE - FL Certified

  • Status: Full Time
  • Recruiter: Bridgette Trawick
  • Salary: $71,484
  • Apply by: 12/31/2024

Responsible for the protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and ordinances.  The position requires considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work including:  knowledge of first-aid methods, ability to act reasonably without direct supervision, ability to observe situations analytically and objectively, ability to report and record situations clearly and completely, ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and a demographically diverse public. Performs other duties as assigned.


Reserve Deputy Sheriff LE - FL Certified

  • Status: Volunteer
  • Recruiter: Bridgette Trawick
  • Salary: N/A
  • Apply by: 12/31/2024

A Reserve Deputy Sheriff is a commissioned sworn volunteer law enforcement officer who holds a Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission certification.  Responsible for the protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and ordinances.  The position requires considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work including: knowledge of first-aid methods, ability to act reasonably without direct supervision, ability to observe situations and analytically and objectively, ability to report and record situations clearly and completely, ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and a demographically diverse public. Performs other duties as assigned.


Excellent Benefits

State of Florida Retirement System
Health Care (HMO, POS, or PPO)
Dental (HMO or PPO)
Vision Care
Life Insurance

Cost of Living Adjustment
Longevity Pay
Longevity Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts & Deferred Compensation
Competitive Sick, Vacation & Holiday Pay

Take Home Vehicle
Tuition Reimbursement Program
3-Hours Minimum Court & Call-Out Pay
Annual Increases
Gym/Weight Room

Important:

  • New openings are posted weekly on Mondays or the following business day, if Monday is a holiday.
  • Jobs are posted for ten (10) business days, excluding holidays.
  • Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.
  • PBSO reserves the right to close a job posting at any time.
  • Please refrain from uploading documents, except resumes, with your online application. Your application and any attachments uploaded are subject to Florida Statute 119.07 and may be provided pursuant to a public records request.
  • It is your responsibility to monitor the status of your application(s) and any applicable notifications from Human Resources by logging into your PBSO Oracle/iRecruitment account. If an electronic message is sent to you and you fail to respond, your application may be terminated.
  • All correspondence regarding your application will be provided electronically. It is your responsibility to ensure that your account is updated with the most current contact information.
  • NO excessive tattoos, body ornamentation, or intentional disfigurement that cannot be completely covered by a dress collar, long sleeves, or long pants. (Two visible tattoos no greater than 3″ x 3″ each in size on any arm, leg, or combination thereof are permissible).
  • PBSO is a drug free environment.
  • Applicants considered for hire will be subject to successful completion of the following: Polygraph, Background Investigation, Pre-Employment Physical Examination and Drug Screening. Sworn applicants will also be subject to successful completion of a Psychological Evaluation.

Excellent Benefits

State of Florida Retirement System
Health Care (HMO, POS, or PPO)
Dental (HMO or PPO)
Vision Care
Life Insurance

Cost of Living Adjustment
Longevity Pay
Longevity Leave
Flexible Spending Accounts & Deferred Compensation
Competitive Sick, Vacation & Holiday Pay

Take Home Vehicle
Tuition Reimbursement Program
3-Hours Minimum Court & Call-Out Pay
Annual Increases
Gym/Weight Room

Important:

  • New openings are posted weekly on Mondays or the following business day, if Monday is a holiday.
  • Jobs are posted for ten (10) business days, excluding holidays.
  • Applications must be submitted no later than 11:59PM on the closing date listed on the job posting.
  • PBSO reserves the right to close a job posting at any time.
  • Please refrain from uploading documents, except resumes, with your online application. Your application and any attachments uploaded are subject to Florida Statute 119.07 and may be provided pursuant to a public records request.
  • It is your responsibility to monitor the status of your application(s) and any applicable notifications from Human Resources by logging into your PBSO Oracle/iRecruitment account. If an electronic message is sent to you and you fail to respond, your application may be terminated.
  • All correspondence regarding your application will be provided electronically. It is your responsibility to ensure that your account is updated with the most current contact information.
  • NO excessive tattoos, body ornamentation, or intentional disfigurement that cannot be completely covered by a dress collar, long sleeves, or long pants. (Two visible tattoos no greater than 3″ x 3″ each in size on any arm, leg, or combination thereof are permissible).
  • PBSO is a drug free environment.
  • Applicants considered for hire will be subject to successful completion of the following: Polygraph, Background Investigation, Pre-Employment Physical Examination and Drug Screening. Sworn applicants will also be subject to successful completion of a Psychological Evaluation.