If your application is deactivated, it is probably due to failure to complete tasks in your inbox. To keep applications moving forward, they must be completed within 14 days of being initiated.

At the completion of your application.

You generally will not hear from staff until your application is completed. Once your application is completed, you will be assigned a background investigator who will contact you and schedule an initial interview.

Numerous places in Florida offer notaries, such as local government offices, law firms, public libraries, UPS, and real estate firms. The Recruitment and Screening section can also provide a notary during scheduled times. For appointments, please call 813-247-8070

Falkenburg Road Jail: Go to the north end near the Guard post Delivery Entrance. Do not go to the gate.

All non-pre-certified applicants will wear:
Athletic shirt - Athletic pants/shorts - Sneakers. Cut-off t-shirts, modified sleeves, tank tops, halter tops, short shorts, and sports bras (without a t-shirt) are not permitted.

All pre-certified applicants will wear:
BDU pants with inner belt and shirt, sneakers or boots

Physical Abilities Assessment (PAA)

To qualify for a pre-certified position, you must have a valid Florida certification (Corrections or Law enforcement). Those with an out-of-state certification can obtain an equivalency of training (EOT) certificate at their own expense. HCSO does not offer EOT training; however, several schools in Florida do. Pre-Certified positions completing EOT will be eligible for reimbursement, once hired, up to $1500.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Equivalency of Training Information

You are not automatically disqualified; however, you must provide court documents related to your case with the disposition noted.

Yes, all certified positions require you to have a valid driver's license.

No, reach out to Recruitment and Screening, and we can reactivate your application.