Join Our Team

The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office is always looking for high-caliber employees who are interested in having a long and fulfilling career with us. We routinely have openings for law enforcement and civilian positions. If you would like to work for a highly-advanced agency with a community policing philosophy, then please fill out the employment application. We look forward to hearing from you!

To be considered for employment with the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office, the following qualifications apply to all positions: 

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age. For the Deputy Sheriff (sworn) position minimum age is 19 years of age.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States
• Must reside in Citrus County or an adjoining county
• If applicable, honorable discharge from the military
• Applicants may be required to pass a skills test based on the position
• Successfully pass a background investigation
• Undergo a truth verification analysis and, for sworn positions, a psychological evaluation
• Satisfactorily complete a medical examination, including drug screen
• Meet the essential job functions, including physical requirement, with or without accommodation
• Disqualifiers

Employer Paid Benefits

• Florida Retirement System
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• College tuition reimbursement and incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Gym access
• Employee Assistance Program

All hires, transfers, and promotions in the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

2021 EEOP Report