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Deputy Sheriff – Sponsorship

Walton County Sheriff's Office

Walton County, florida
Job Type
Salary Details
$49,500 - $n/a
Deadline
August 8, 2025

Job Description

https://waltonso.org/career-opportunities/

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is always seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. Part of that mission involves finding and developing relationships with candidates who share our common goal to provide excellent service to our community.

We do offer academy sponsorship for those in the beginning stages of their law enforcement careers. In order to qualify for sponsorship, candidates must complete this application for employment. Once your application has been processed, you must successfully complete our hiring process, be granted selection and finally, receive a conditional job offer.

Company Information

Applicants will be required to successfully complete:

  • Physical Abilities Testing
  • Panel Interview
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Background investigation which includes, but is not limited to: criminal history, driving history, credit check, previous employment verification.
  • Applicants who are selected to fill the positions will be required to complete an FDLE physical, drug screen (including nicotine panel), and psychological evaluation.

Experience

Be at least 21 years of age by time of certification Be a United States Citizen Possess a high school diploma or equivalent Possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving history Have a good moral character and be drug-free, in accordance with agency policy Pass a background investigation which includes all items described on the agency’s automatic disqualification list, including but not limited to: no felony convictions, no misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, no convictions or injunctions for domestic violence, no dishonorable discharge from any branch of the of the United States Armed Forces, etc.