Auxiliary Deputy

Unit members who have met the training requirements prescribed by the CJSTC for individuals who aid and assist law enforcement pursuant to Florida Statute 943.10(8).  Auxiliary Deputies, while under the direct supervision or control of a non-probationary full-time Deputy Sheriff, Reserve Deputy I or Reserve Deputy II will have the authority to carry firearms, make arrests and perform law enforcement functions.

  • Auxiliary Deputies must have successfully completed the CJSTC Auxiliary Law Enforcement Academy and effective July 1, 2017, passed the State Officer Certification Examination.
  • Auxiliary Deputies will meet the ACSO Training Requirements before being deployable in any manner described.
  • Auxiliary Deputies can only perform law enforcement functions in the Patrol Operations Division and Special Operations Division, under the supervision or control of an approved, non-probationary full-time deputy or Reserve Deputies I and II, while riding as a two-person unit. 
  • Auxiliary Deputies are not eligible to work extra-duty details, unless specifically authorized by the Extra Duty Coordinator, Patrol Operations Division Administrative Lieutenant, Patrol Operations Division Commander and Major of Operations.
  • Limitation of Authority – An Auxiliary Deputy shall only function while under the supervision of, or under the direct control of, or directly accountable to, a non-probationary full-time Deputy Sheriff, Reserve Deputy I or Reserve Deputy II who is in the immediate vicinity of a particular situation. 
  • An Auxiliary Deputy shall possess only those arrest powers or law enforcement authority provided by law. Reports, citations, affidavits and other official paperwork signed by an Auxiliary Deputy shall be co-signed by the full-time Field Training Deputy to whom they are accountable.  
  • An Auxiliary Deputy shall be subject to the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the ACSO with regard to firearms and shall carry only those firearms with which they have demonstrated proficiency in official qualifications courses.  An Auxiliary Deputy is permitted to carry a firearm only in accordance with the provisions of Florida Statute 790.06 and Florida Statute 790.25.  An Auxiliary Deputy is not authorized by the Sheriff to carry a concealed firearm in the capacity of an off-duty law enforcement officer under Florida Statute 790.052, and an Auxiliary Deputy has no duty to take law enforcement action when off duty unless directed to do so by, and under the direct supervision of, a full time Deputy Sheriff.   An Auxiliary Deputy  may carry a concealed firearm as a private citizen as exempted under Florida Statute 790.06(5)(b), and the Sheriff as set forth in Florida Statute 790.052(1) shall not be liable for any actions taken by the Auxiliary Deputy who takes off-duty action as a private citizen with a concealed firearm carried under Florida Statute 790.06(5)(b).

Reserve Deputy Trainee

Unit members who are current CJSTC certified law enforcement officers pursuant to Florida Statute 943.10(6) with statutory powers to arrest and carry a firearm, but have not completed ACSO training to be a solo Deputy Sheriff. Individuals in this classification have met one of the requirements below prior to their employment at ACSO as a Reserve Deputy Trainee.

  • Current Florida CJSTC certified law enforcement officer, with an active certification.
  • An out-of-state officer, federal officer, or previously certified Florida officer pursuant to Florida Statute 943.131(2)(a) or a service member of the special operations forces pursuant to Florida Statute 943.131(2)(b), who has successfully completed the “Equivalency of Training” process as outlined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).

Reserve Deputy I

Unit members who are current CJSTC certified law enforcement officers pursuant to Florida Statute 943.10(6) with statutory powers to arrest and carry a firearm. Individuals in this classification have met one of the requirements below prior to their employment at ACSO as a Reserve Deputy I.

  • Current CJSTC certified law enforcement officer, with an active certification, who has never been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer in the State of Florida.
  • Current CJSTC certified law enforcement officer, with an active certification, who has been employed as a full-time law enforcement officer in the State of Florida.
  • An out-of-state officer, federal officer, or previously certified Florida officer pursuant to Florida Statute 943.131(2)(a) or a service member of the special operations forces pursuant to Florida Statute 943.131(2)(b), who has successfully completed the “Equivalency of Training” process as outlined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). 
  • A Reserve Deputy I will meet the ACSO training requirements before being deployable in any manner.
  • A Reserve Deputy I can only perform law enforcement functions in the Patrol Operations Division, unless specifically authorized by the Patrol Operations Division Administrative Lieutenant, Patrol Operations Division Commander or Major of Operations and the affected Division Commander.
  • They are permitted to work alone and perform all law enforcement duties with routine supervision by their division supervisors on duty at the time of their shift.

Reserve Deputy II

Unit members who are current CJSTC certified law enforcement officers pursuant to Florida Statute 943.10(6) with statutory powers to arrest and carry a firearm.

  • Individuals in this classification have prior employment at ACSO for six months or more and have completed the mini academy and field training.  They are permitted to work alone and perform all law enforcement duties with routine supervision by their division supervisors on duty at the time of their shift.
  • A Reserve Deputy II will meet the continuing ACSO Training Requirements before being deployable.
  • A Reserve Deputy II may volunteer in any division of ACSO as approved via the Patrol Operations Division chain by the Major or Operations and the affected Division Commander.

All Reserve Deputies are held to high standards of professionalism, integrity and character.

Applicant Disqualifications

Do not apply with the ACSO if any of the following conditions exist in your background:

  • Used, tried, possessed, bought, sold, or experimented with marijuana within the past 12 month or any illegal drug/controlled substance within the past five (5) years.
  • Plead guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
  • You cannot have more than 12 points on your driving history within the past three (3) years.
  • Drivers License has been suspended or revoked more than twice within the past five (5) years for nonpayment of insurance/ traffic fines or convicted of “Fleeing or Attempting to Elude” a law enforcement officer or “Driving Under the Influence.”
  • Received a Dishonorable Discharge from the US Armed Forces.

Refer to ACSO 165 – Reserve Unit for more information on the program.

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