The lone Deputy

So I wonder why I put in my application is before I finish standards, only to hear that I'm too early.....then I finish standaards and pass my state test, only to hear I'm too late??? Yet the ageny is hiring?? Yet I get hired with a PD but not the SO?

A little background....

I follow my in-laws down here from the Northeast in hopes of making a better life. I apply as stated above, and nothing happens. I've been down here for a lmost two years, so I have an idea of how things work. Is it the good-ole boy thing? Maybe, maybe not.....maybe they just didn't like what I had to offer....

Should I keep trying? I've since been hired with a PD (not Defuniak!!!) for about four months, but I'd love to stay in county......as of now, I have to move to be closer to my agency.

Kinda p*sses me off a little..... :x

I'd give them another call to see what's going on with your app. I know for a fact they just hired a few poeple and some are still only enrolled in the academy and haven't gotten to the point where they could test for standards.

So good ole boy action still goes on, but I don't know what to tell you.

When you call to check your status ask for Lt. Prater he's in charge of admin and the hiring process.

I'd give them another call to see what's going on with your app. I know for a fact they just hired a few poeple and some are still only enrolled in the academy and haven't gotten to the point where they could test for standards.

So good ole boy action still goes on, but I don't know what to tell you.

When you call to check your status ask for Lt. Prater he's in charge of admin and the hiring process.

Thanks, I appreciate it! I put a call in today, so I'll keep you posted.

BTW, what zone or area do you work?

As a retired Broward Co. Deputy Sheriff and a former Walton Co. Deputy, I have written a book about my personal experiences with both agencies. A lot of the stories are humorous and a lot of others will open your eyes to the power corruption and abuse of power behind the scenes! I myself would never have believed these incidences to be factual if I hadn't actually experienced them! I have been told by many that the book is well written and very very informative; which does truly remove the veil of secrecy. The book can be ordered from my website www.honoraboveallelse.org for an autographed copy.....also through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Don't get me wrong, I truly enjoyed my 35 yrs. in law enforcement and the majority of the people I worked with. As for me, I feel like I was a big part of "The Greatest Show On Earth!"

Dennis Wise

As a retired Broward Co. Deputy Sheriff and a former Walton Co. Deputy, I have written a book about my personal experiences with both agencies. A lot of the stories are humorous and a lot of others will open your eyes to the power corruption and abuse of power behind the scenes! I myself would never have believed these incidences to be factual if I hadn't actually experienced them! I have been told by many that the book is well written and very very informative; which does truly remove the veil of secrecy. The book can be ordered from my website www.honoraboveallelse.org for an autographed copy.....also through Amazon or Barnes and Noble.

Don't get me wrong, I truly enjoyed my 35 yrs. in law enforcement and the majority of the people I worked with. As for me, I feel like I was a big part of "The Greatest Show On Earth!"

Dennis Wise

I have known the author of this book for many years. I can verify the authenticity of many of the tales from first hand knowledge and from reputable resources other than the author. I have read the book. I have had some of the same freaky kinds of things happen at the agencies I have worked. The book is interesting reading. I encourage everyone to read it. It is very interesting. Some of it was very eye opening. I have been "on the job" for over 20 years myself. It has definitely been interesting. I would not change professions with anyone. It is the best ride for the money, even with the politics, lousy pay, etc.

I was wondering if the WCSO offers health insurance? If so, is it free or what is the cost? Who is the health care provider.

Yes, they offer health insurance, its free for the deputy, but you have a co-pay for medical treatment. If you have family members you want to enroll as well I think its around $300.00 a month for the family plan, but I'm not too sure since I don't have the department's famliy plan. The provider is Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida.

Dental insurance is $68.00 a month for the family plan. You pick your dentist. The provider is United Concordia.

There is no vision plan.

Hope that helps...

What about Courtesy Officer places at the local beach front condos and apartments, or any place in Walton County for that matter?

[K9Iam]

Panhandle Po-Po,

I have family in Walton County and I was thinking about moving back. I have 9 years of experience in Georgia. In addition, I have already passed the FL State exam.

Do you know how long the hiring process is?

How do the supervisors feel about being proactive? I love traffic enforcement. I have gotten more arrest off traffic stops than answering calls. LOL

Finally yet importantly, is WCSO hiring now? With all this tax stuff, many agencies are only accepting applications.

Thanks for answering my questions

K9

K9Iam,

I've been here a little over one year; when I applied I was called a week after I turned in my application and sworn in by the Sheriff during the interview. I gave notice to my old job and started two weeks later(I did all the preemployment medical/admin stuff during those two weeks). We have a new Lt. in charge of admin and the hiring process so I don't know how fast the process is now, but I don't think its changed too much. If you put in your application, periodically call to check on its status.

Supervisors don't mind you being proactive, but the Sheriff doesn't want normal patrol units to focus primarily on traffic enforcement. His view is that's what the traffic unit is for. Right now the focus for patrol units is to be visible in and around neighborhoods on side/back streets and doing the security checks required for your assigned zone. However, you can still do a fair amount of traffic enforcement, but don't over do it!

I believe we are still actively hiring; in the last month they have hired around five deupties, two of which routinely call out indicating they are attending the academy so I know they don't even have their Florida cert's. yet.