FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of FIELD SERVICE SPECIALIST assigned to the South Region.

This position involves non-sworn law enforcement work, collecting information from minor crime scenes where no criminal suspects or offenders are present.

REQUIRED DOCUMENT

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of May 26, 2026.

Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

• Responds to minor crime scenes, collects information, and begins evidence processing to include fingerprinting, photographing, and canvassing neighborhoods

• Prepares reports and collects detailed statements from victims and witnesses

• Directs traffic or substitutes for school crossing guards as determined by the patrol supervisor

• Upon completion of training, issues parking citations

• Assists in non-hazardous area searches as required

• Gives depositions and testifies in court

• Assist with office duties in the absence of the Regional Secretary or Building Service Officers, depending on assignment

• Performs all other duties as assigned or required

• High School Diploma/GED; Associate's Degree preferred
• One (1) year of responsible work experience.
• Work experience in a position that involves extensive public contact or law enforcement-related duties is preferred
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Knowledge of the criminal justice system and associated terminology; of crime scene processing and evidence handling/collection procedures; of the county transportation/road network system.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with supervisor, co-workers, and the general public; to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to follow instructions and to work independently as required.

Skill in report writing and have a good working knowledge of computers and work-related programs, such as Café, Mobile CAD, and TUCSON.

Considerable knowledge of applicable county codes and zoning ordinances. Knowledge of legal descriptions as they relate to the enforcement of regulatory codes. Ability to research property history and access data using computer databases.

Ability to deal with the general public in adverse situations, exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and persuasion, and the ability to use good judgment in seeking compliance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is in a Sheriff's Office marked non-emergency vehicle. The position requires extensive driving. Lifting of at least 25 lbs. without assistance may be required to deploy and pick up the Region traffic trailer. The nature of this position requires the Field Service Officer to report directly to the field when starting their workday. Calls for service are generally assigned via radio calls and the MCT (Mobile Computer Terminal).

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS

Mobility-Frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing stairs, driving; constant use of a computer

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Hearing/Talking- Requirement to hear normal speech; hearing on the telephone and radio; talking on the telephone/radio or during presentations

Emotional/Psychological-Potential contact with hostile individuals; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration

Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond to any critical incident, manmade or natural; some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime

Environmental-Exposure to varied weather conditions

Classified Position

Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division

Sanford FL 32773
mmcnamara@seminolesheriff.org
(689) 355-2627

External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation, which includes, but not limited to, past employment/education verification, driver license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest/conviction record, and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.

Candidates must also comply with the Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here (Download PDF reader). An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's policy.

Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division, to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background, failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description, or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families, and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally, certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.