Full-Time Tailor

Resumes accepted: December 9, 2025 to December 23, 2025
Starting Salary: C10 $42,000 – $90,000 (negotiable based on experience)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Annual Compensation:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits; As an employee you do not pay a premium for yourself or any covered dependents for these benefits. This is paid by the agency 100%.
• Life Insurance
• EAP access (counseling and support services).
• 3 weeks 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

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide tailoring and alteration services to all employees.
• Ensure uniforms are properly fitted, maintained, and repaired to meet agency standards.
• Take accurate body measurements and conduct fittings.
• Perform garment alterations, including:
• Hemming
• Taking in or letting out garments
  • Adjusting closures (e.g., zippers, buttons)
• Inspect uniforms for damage and perform necessary repairs:
• Replace zippers, buttons, seams, and linings
• Use both hand-sewing and machine-sewing techniques.
• Proficiency with both industrial and domestic sewing machines.
• Maintain sewing equipment:
  • Clean and oil machines regularly
• Keep work areas clean and organized, including fitting rooms.
• Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Collaborate with vendors when necessary.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and managers.

Physical Demands:

• Stand or sit for an extended period of time
• Use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms 
• Repetitive motion using coordination and dexterity abilities 
• Occasionally lift and or move up to 20 pounds 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus and peripheral vision 

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old, or older 
• Must have obtained a high school diploma or GED 
• Must be a US Citizen or possess a current permanent resident card
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License or state issued ID card 
• Must possess a Social Security Card 
• 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 speak, write and understand the English language 

Required Skills:

• Prior employment experience working in a similar position.
• Mending/alteration experience

Application Processing Required:

All candidates must pass the following tests to be eligible for employment:

• Interview 
• Polygraph 
• Background Investigation 
• Medical exam and drug screen (after conditional job offer) 

Resumes 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 outside of the front lobby) 
• Mail to – Attn: Human Resources, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy, Fort Myers, FL 33912 

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

We proudly recognize Veterans’ Preference and are committed to a drug-free workplace. 

Service members, veterans and the spouse and family members of such, may be entitled to preference, priority and waivers for postsecondary educational requirements and are encouraged to apply. 

All conditions of this posting are subject to the Sheriff’s discretion.