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Application Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you accept general applications or resumes?

The only application accepted by St Johns County Sheriff’s Office is our online application, you may attach your resume to the application.

Unless otherwise indicated, there are no closing dates. Positions are open until filled.
You will be notified primarily through email as your application progresses through the hiring process. Please check your email frequently and add our name to your safe senders list to avoid being considered junk mail.
No, this application is only used by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

You must be state certified or currently enrolled in an academy class to submit a Law Enforcement Deputy or Corrections Deputy application.

No, this application is only used by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Yes, take home cars are available for most law enforcement positions.
Yes, our agency has policies in place which outlines the agency’s appearance standards.
No, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is looking for those who want to make corrections a career. In order to apply for transfer from corrections to another position, there is a preferred three (3) year waiting period.
No, the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office will only accept applications for one open position within the agency.
Yes, full-time, non-ranking employees will be given one (1) step in the pay plan for every four (4) years of prior service. This increase will be limited to a maximum of a three (3) step increase.
Service with another law enforcement agency and within the current career path. Prior military service will not be considered as prior law enforcement/corrections service.
Service with a governmental agency, federal, state, or local, and within the current career path.

If I am certified in another state, what must I do to become Florida Certified?

You must contact a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) assessment center to have your current training and certification assessed. Please visit FDLE’s website for Equivalency of Training requirements:

FDLE