Job Description

Job Description

The Deputy Pilot will have as his/her primary duty the prudent and safe operation of the agency helicopter on both scheduled and on-call missions. Additionally, will assist the Assistant Chief Pilot as directed in all assigned duties.

General Description of Duties

Tasks: Complete assignment as directed; maintain work areas; knowledge general orders; respond to tactical situations; pursue fleeing perps/suspects/felons; conduct marijuana eradication activities; triage calls; conduct routine air patrol; assess damages to structures, roads, and communications infrastructure during or after disaster situations; search for lost or missing person(s); conduct surveillance of individuals/groups/structures/vehicles; maintain aircraft logbooks; provide assistance to patrol deputies/detectives/other units; prepare daily record of law enforcement activities; pursue vehicles/watercraft; and testify at trials, hearings, grand juries or depositions.

SCSO is an equal opportunity employer.  

Job Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 4 years' Pilot experience, or four years in sequential position- The term “experience,” refers to active full-time employment, either in the same position, or directly related to the position applied for. The experience must have occurred within the three (3) years prior to application with the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office.
• Florida LE Certified OR other state LE Certification with ability to enroll in the Florida EOT program upon selection to obtain FL LE Certification.
• Commercial Helicopter Certificate (w/instrument rating).
• 1000 Hours Helicopter Total Time
• 500 Hours Turbine Time / (Bell 407/429 preferred)
• Class II Flight Physical (or ability to obtain)
• Preferred applicants will possess the following aviation experience: 1500 Hours Total Time (Helicopter), Bell 407/429 Factory School and/or Experience, Night Vision Goggle, Fire Suppression, Search and Rescue, and Hoist or External Cargo Operations Experience.

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