Join the Monroe County Sheriff's Office
At this time, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Deputy Sheriff (accepting applications for anticipated future openings)
- Florida Certified Detention Deputy
- Detention Deputy Trainee
- Communications Officer (accepting applications for current openings)
- Detention Records Assistant
- Maintenance Assistant - Key West
- Pilot - Marathon
If you are interested in the above mentioned positions, you can begin the application process by filling out our on-line preliminary job application. Otherwise, please contact the Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division at (305)292-7044.
Preference in the selection of vacant positions will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is a drug free and nicotine free work place AAP/EEO Employer.
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
In order to qualify for a Sworn position, an applicant must:
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Be a United States citizen; native born or naturalized
- Be a High School graduate or have equivalent (GED)
- No drug use within the past 12 months
- Never convicted of a felony
- Never convicted of Domestic Battery
- Have good moral character
In order to qualify for a Support position, an applicant must:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Be a High School graduate or have equivalent (GED)
- Never convicted of a felony
- No drug use within the past 12 months
- Have good moral character
Note: The Sheriff's Office implemented a physical fitness / agility test in 2010 for all certified new hires.
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