Applications Accepted: 01/01/25 – CONTINUOUS
Applications that are incomplete or missing signatures will be rejected. If your application is denied, you MAY be eligible to reapply after a period of one (1) year.
Starting Salary: $66,875 (Certified)
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office provides a comprehensive compensation package to include:
- $21,928.31 in retirement contributions paid annually in FRS
- Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits: As an employee you do not pay a premium for yourself or any covered dependents for these benefits. This equates up to $25,800 in insurance premiums paid by the agency 100%
- Life Insurance
- EAP access (counseling and support services)
- 3 weeks paid vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 100 hours personal leave annually
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with agency contributions annually
- Access to a free medical clinic for acute care needs with a primary care provider to include annual physicals, office visits, lab work, and many generic medications through the Employee Benefits Plan for you and your dependents
- Educational Program for approved majors
- Uniforms Provided
Role and Responsibilities:
Certified:
- Protect the public and preserve the peace, serving in a variety of assignments
- Interpret and enforce all applicable federal, state and local laws, general orders, directives, and policies and procedures of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office
- Work independently under limited supervision
Physical Demands:
- Must take and pass the Physical Abilities Testing (PAT) with a maximum time of 6:04
Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Must be 21 years old, or older
- Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License
- Must have a Social Security Card
- Must have successfully passed the Florida Law Enforcement State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) or are currently attending a Florida approved Criminal Justice Academy for Law Enforcement
- Must not have been convicted of a felony
- Must not have used illegal drugs in the last 12 months
- Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
- Must be able to work various shifts with rotating days off, as well as weekends, holidays and emergency events such as hurricanes
- Must be able to speak, write and understand the English language
Preferred Skills:
- Computer literacy
- Knowledge of Lee County geography
- Polite, courteous, and professional demeanor
- Bilingual
- Experience as a Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida or out of state
- Experience working or volunteering with a law enforcement agency in a civilian or certified capacity
Application Processing Required:
All candidates must pass the following tests to be eligible for employment:
- Panel Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph
- Physical Abilities Testing (PAT)
- Background Investigation
- Psychological Examination
- Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer)
Equivalency of Training:
The Equivalency of Training (EOT) process is for out-of-state officers, federal officers and previously certified Florida officers with a four year or more break-in-service pursuant to section 943.131(2a), Florida Statutes and Rule 11B-35.009(3) or (4), Florida Administrative Code or for persons who served as a member of the special operations forces pursuant to section 943.131(2)(b), F.S. and Rule 11B-35.009(5), F.A.C.
Applications Accepted By:
- Email – ApplyLCSO@sheriffleefl.org
- In Person – LCSO Headquarters, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 (Insert in the black drop box located towards the left of the front of the building)
- Mail to – Attn: Human Resources, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912