YES! The Flagler County Sheriff's Office sponsors candidates and will pay for the Academy Tuition, Uniforms, Books, etc. and provide you with a monthly stipend so you can focus on your studies.

After you submit an application, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office's HR Team reviews your credentials and if you meet minimum qualifications, you'll be invited to a Physical Agilities Test (PAT) for a Sworn position or an interview for a Professional Support position.

Depending on what position you're interested in, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has an average turnaround time of 3-4 weeks. This timeframe includes getting Fingerprinted, Drug Screened, obtaining a Physical (Sworn), Polygraph (Sworn, Communications) and Psychological test (Sworn, CCTV, Communications, Public Affairs), a thorough Background Investigation and a meeting with the Sheriff.

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office follows the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) requirements. Law Enforcement Deputy - 19 years of age Detention Deputy - 18 years of age Professional Support - 18 years of age

There are no maximum age limits at the Flagler County Sheriff's Office. If you feel the calling and are able to complete our Physical Agilities Test (PAT), we want you!

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office follows the Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Model Policy (attached).

• The Law Enforcement Academy at Daytona State College is six (6) months. • The Detention Academy at Daytona State College is three (3) months. • The In-House Academy at the Flagler County Sheriff's office is approximately six (6) months.