About the Department
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.
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.
Position Duties
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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Other Qualifications
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
Please direct any questions to:
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
mmcnamara@seminolesheriff.org
(689) 355-2627