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Sheriff
Wayne Ivey
Brevard County Sheriff's Office

Qualifications & Hiring Process

Minimum Requirements - All Positions

  • No felony criminal history
  • Must pass a background investigation
  • 12 months marijuana free
  • 36 months drug free (all other drugs)
  • Good moral character
Law Enforcement
  • United States Citizen
  • 20 years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Pass the BCSO Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
  • Pre-Employment Medical and Psychological Exam
  • United States Citizen
  • 18 Years of age
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Pass the BCSO Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
  • Pre-Employment Medical and Psychological Exam
  • 18 years of age
  • United States Citizen
  • High School Graduate or GED
  • Pass the CritiCall and Typing Test

Hiring Process - Basic

  • Online Application
  • Oral Review Board
  • Polygraph Examination
  • Background Investigation
  • Substance Screening
  • Command Review
  • Final Offer of Employment

* The qualifications and hiring processes listed are generic for most positions within the agency. Depending on the position you are applying for, there may be additional steps throughout your hiring process, such as the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Psychological Assessment for Law Enforcement or Corrections Deputy, or the CritiCall and Typing Test for Public Safety Telecommunicator. Please refer to the specific requirements for each position or contact a Recruiter directly with any questions.

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The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, and sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information in employment practices.  ADA requires the Sheriff’s Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
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