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Detention Deputies

HOW TO APPLY

We have a simple 4 step process to apply for a position with the Broward County Sheriff's Office as a Detention Deputy.

Step 1: Register for Physical Agility Test

The fist step in the process is to register for the Physical Agility Test (PAT). There is a fee of approximately $43.50 that covers the cost. Once you have scheduled your PAT you can move on to step 2. PAT Agility Test Details.

Once registered, you can attend a practice PAT. Practice for the PAT is held each Wednesday at 7:30 am and 8:30 am at the Broward College/Institute of Public Safety. There is a $10 cost to attend a practice session. More information about the PAT and the TESTING CENTER INFORMATION GUIDE can be found HERE.

In order to do the PAT Agility Test or practice you need to be medically cleared. Get the Medical Release Form HERE.

PAT REGISTRATION

Step 2: Register and Take the Basic Abilities Exam (CJBAT for Corrections)

Now that you have registered to take your PAT, It's time to register for the Basic Abilities Exam (CJBAT for Corrections). Registration only takes a few minutes. There is a $39 fee for the exam.

Study guides can be purchased HERE.

EXAM REGISTRATION

Step 3: Get a copy of your Driving Record

Applicants must submit a complete driving history for every state where he or she has held a driver license within the past 10 years.

Florida driving histories can be obtained at any courthouse in Broward County (Traffic Division). The driving histories are provided between the hours of 8:00 am and 3:30 pm. Applicants must request a COMPLETE driving history in person. There is a fee of $16.25 for a complete driving history.

COURTHOUSE LOCATIONS

Step 4: Apply

Once you have passed your Physical Agility Test, Written Exam, and obtained a copy of your COMPLETE Year Driving History - it's time to apply!

APPLY

PAY AND COMPENSATION

$50,026 / year +++

Broward County Sheriff's Office Detention Deputies get a base pay of $1,828.33 Biweekly during the 14-week academy.
Once a cadet graduates pay will be increased to $50,026 / year ($24.05 / hour).

ADDITIONAL PAY

Associates Degree

$360 / year

Bachelor's Degree

$959 / year

Master's Degree

$1,560 / year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

18 Years Old
US Citizen
High school Diploma or Equivalent
Valid Driver's License
No Felony Convictions
No Misdemeanor Convictions for Perjury
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Inside the Broward County Sheriff's Office:

The Broward County Sheriff's Office operates the 13th largest local jail system in the United States, and the second largest to have earned national accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Corrections. The Department of Detention and Community Programs oversees all jail facility operations and community-based offender programs within Broward County. Annually, approximately 44,117 inmates crossing every ethnic, age and socioeconomic group are booked into BSO's jail for crimes ranging from civil infractions to murder. Many inmates arrive with drug or alcohol addictions, mental health problems, or both, requiring BSO to administer a range of medical and rehabilitative programs.

The Department of Detention and Community Programs operates and administers four jail facilities in the county:

Main Jail Bureau also home to Central Intake Bureau (Booking)
Joseph V. Conte Facility
North Broward Bureau
Paul Rein Detention Facility

Special units like the Emergency Response Team and Security Threat Group, assist detention facility staff in maintaining a secure and productive environment for inmates and facility personnel. BSO puts non-violent criminals to work in its inmate work program, which saves Broward County taxpayers more than $1.2 million annually in labor costs related to neighborhood and community-wide improvement projects.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE JAIL FACILITIES

Shop Talk with the Sheriff

Service equals reward. That’s the motto of the Broward Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Gregory Tony and it informs each decision the agency makes. It’s also the basis for a new BSO podcast, Shop Talk with the Sheriff. On each episode, Sheriff Tony will take listeners inside BSO, discussing topics like police reform, technological advancements in public safety and initiatives designed to enhance community trust. Join Sheriff Tony on each episode for an honest and informative discussion.

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