The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Officer Program is comprised of community members who volunteer their time to fulfill many of the roles handled by full-time sworn police officers.
Auxiliary Officers receive similar training as full-time officers and work alongside them in every aspect of the Sheriff’s Office operations. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office continuously seeks community members who meet high standards necessary to become a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Officer.
Auxiliary Officers of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are generally not content to play a passive role in life. Instead, they continue to devote their time and talents to the City of Jacksonville. They “get involved” for the betterment of their community while maintaining a membership with one of the most respected law enforcement agencies in the country.
Qualifications
- Be at least 21-years of age
- Be a citizen of the United States of America
- Must possess a valid driver’s license in your state of residence
- Applicants must have a High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Be in good physical condition.
- Must be able to run a mile in under 12 minutes.
- Be of good moral character
- TATTOOS:
- Tattoos are NOT permitted on the face or neck (if visible while wearing a collared shirt).
- One visible tattoo on each hand, not to exceed one inch in measurement in all directions is permitted.
- One ring band tattoo is permitted on each hand.
- Tattoos behind the ear cannot exceed one inch in measurement in all directions and cannot extend forward of the ear lobe.
- Any visible tattoo (e.g., on the hand, behind the ear) will not be permitted if deemed unacceptable.
- NOT HAVE received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces
- NOT HAVE been convicted of any felony
- NOT HAVE been convicted of a misdemeanor involving false statement, perjury or domestic violence
- IN ADDITION, the following areas may result in applicants being suspended from the hiring process: credit history including bankruptcy and collections; past drug use; inappropriate social media; driving history, work history; criminal activity and associations with known criminals; and inappropriate tattoos.
Applicants must have Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (CJBAT). To register and schedule please visit
Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Professional Assessments website or by calling
1.877.729.0059 (toll free) Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Saturdays, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.; and Sundays 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. CST
Requirements
Persons to be considered for possible Florida Reserve Police Officer certification and membership in the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office Police Auxiliary Unit should carefully consider the following requirements:
- Must attend the Police Academy five nights a week, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (times are subject to change) for 23 weeks. (Total of 360 hours)
- Reservists are required to attend a monthly unit meeting after completion of the academy unless excused by the unit commander. A minimum of 10 meetings are held in a calendar year.
- Must accept and perform three assignments per month unless excused for unusual circumstances. These assignments may include, but are not limited to: stakeouts, transportation, traffic and/or crowd control, or an emergency callout. (Total hours are not limited to 24 hours a month)
- Reservists must have a dependable automobile in order to fulfill assignments.
Salary
This is a non-paid, volunteer position.
Benefits
All uniforms and equipment are provided by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Questions regarding this volunteer position can be directed via email to
Ray.Walden@jaxsheriff.org.
The Consolidated City of Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office are Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employers.
For more information about Equal Employment Opportunity, visit Department of Labor - Equal Employment Opportunity or U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.