Hiring Qualifications
Minimum Requirements (Sworn and Professional Positions):
- Attendance at specific work location required
- No face, neck, or head tattoos
- No illegal drug sale in lifetime
- 36 months drug free
- 12 months marijuana free
- No felony criminal history / dishonorable discharge
- Residency requirements (within 60 miles of Falkenburg Road Jail)
- Pass intensive background check
Position Based Requirements:
- United States Citizen
- Good moral character
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Tobacco/nicotine free for 6 months before applying
Detention Trainee
- Minimum 20 years old
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) -
This test assesses your cognitive abilities for success in corrections or law enforcement. How to prepare for the CJBAT (link to FDLE site)
Detention Pre-Certified
FL Corrections certification
Law Enforcement Trainee
- Minimum 21 years old
- Minimum 60 college credits or 3 years military service
- Completion of Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT)
This test assesses your cognitive abilities for success in corrections or law enforcement. Veterans or those with an associate's degree or higher may qualify for a waiver. How to prepare for the CJBAT (link to FDLE site)
Law Enforcement Pre-Certified
Florida State Certification
Minimum of 1 year sworn experience