Sumter county sheriff

Does anybody have any info on the Sumter SO, other than the basics on their site? How is morale, equipment, ect...?

How many openings does the Citrus SO have currently? I am certified with experience.

I would post it on their site if they had one, but figured some of you might of had some interaction with them since your next door. Thanks for the help!

Does anybody have any info on the Sumter SO, other than the basics on their site? How is morale, equipment, ect...?

How many openings does the Citrus SO have currently? I am certified with experience.

I would post it on their site if they had one, but figured some of you might of had some interaction with them since your next door. Thanks for the help!

There is a reason you can't find info on them. If you read whats here on this forum it will give s slight clue of what you'll find in Sumnter. Where are you coming from that your considering a lateral or new hire here?

There is a very low starting salary, no union, lack of specialty units, limited growth potential, limited over time potential, lack of activity other than traffic; what are you considering of interest????

so you know something about them?? It would be a pay cut for me but the place I'm at is driving me nuts!

so you know something about them?? It would be a pay cut for me but the place I'm at is driving me nuts!

Where u at?

Can't say man, too small of place I currently work at. Does Citrus have any openings?

Can't say man, too small of place I currently work at. Does Citrus have any openings?

How long have you been on the job? Are you nearby in Levy or next door in Crystal River?

Neither one, been on 5 years. I'm to the south!

Neither one, been on 5 years. I'm to the south!

If your South then things are either really bad or you don't get along well with others that your considering Sumter or Citrus as a lateral option. With a weak starting salary and no incentive for experience or unions and limited to no movement options or career advancements there's nothing to offer here is what I'm getting at.....

Cost of living isn't much better these days either; fuel is competitive with South FL and impact fees for building a new home are comprable as well.

Good Luck with your decision as they say its never greener on the other side......

Things are really bad.....

Things are really bad.....

P.D. or S.O.????

P.D.

P.D.

Brooksville or further South?

further south, I'm not going to get datailed man. I'm just in a very bad agency.

further south, I'm not going to get datailed man. I'm just in a very bad agency.

Every dog has fleas, no matter where you go it's a matter of how little or many....

Good luck 2 ya and BSAFE

If you're coming north, you will most likely not fit in at the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Sumter County is a better choice and is growing fast. It would be a good time to get on there. Don't overlook the smaller cities either. Some offer state retirement as well, including Wildwood. Talk to people who have are already working up here. You can learn alot if they are honest.

Sumter a better choice then Citrus?? That's funny, I don't care who you are!! LOL

If you're coming north, you will most likely not fit in at the Citrus County Sheriff's Office. Sumter County is a better choice and is growing fast. It would be a good time to get on there. Don't overlook the smaller cities either. Some offer state retirement as well, including Wildwood. Talk to people who have are already working up here. You can learn alot if they are honest.

BEST DAMN ADVISE is free they say, "Right out of the mouths of babes" no pun intended, and this adminstration mentality as well.......If your coming North you will "NOT FIT IN" thats a clue in this job folks and if you ain't figured it out by now; looking in the surrounding counties of Citrus is deifinitely NOT the answer either. Marion is micro-managed, Levy doesn't pay and who knows with Sumter???? Hernando is still transitioning so not really sure but still NOT the answer... Stay in Central FL or further South to keep your career afloat cause Citrus and others will only tarnish your image; do ride alongs, ask anyone NOT affilliated with stripes and above; speak with a troop who has worked elsewhere then at CCSO for more than a year. Most of those from other agencies with experience are here with retirement checks from elsewhere otherwise they have flown the coup already.....do your homework before coming to the sticks!!!

don't let these guys feed you full of crap. Sumter is an Amazing place to work. These guys are more than likely going off of stories they were told from years and years back. It is an amazing agency to work for, great equipment, great benefits. We have an amazing administration. Don't have to look behind your back all the time. The admin isnt going to do anything to hurt your career.

don't let these guys feed you full of crap. Sumter is an Amazing place to work. These guys are more than likely going off of stories they were told from years and years back. It is an amazing agency to work for, great equipment, great benefits. We have an amazing administration. Don't have to look behind your back all the time. The admin isnt going to do anything to hurt your career.

Well guest33 PLEASE tell us in detail not in readers digest format, how great is it? what is your starting salary? do you pay for lateral transfers with experience? is FTO accelerated for being seasoned? Do i have to wait for a take home car or is it issued upon completion of training? Can i live or take the car out of county? What superior weapons are you issued or do i have to get my own? What is your current patrol schedule in comparison to surrounding counties? Do you have MDT's or ticket writers? Does everyone in patrol have radars or lasers & tasers? Is there plenty of off-duty details and what do they pay compared to FHP or others? And the million dollar question$$$$ are you guys unionized?????

Just curious bro.......

starting pay is the only thing I can complain about. The starting pay is $33,000 but tons of oppurtunities for detail and OT. There is no pay for experience with another agency, but we do get good raises each year. WE have deputies on the road making over 60k a year. The FTO program is accellerated if you are experience and you recieve your car before you are even out of FTO. As of right now no take home car out of county, but it is rumored to change. We are issued glock 22's with tactical lights, a 12 guage, and a m14. Radars are available to everyone on patrol. We have MDT's but no ticket writers. we get $25 an hour for special detail. No we are not unionized because our Sheriff has been great to us so it isnt called for here.

starting pay is the only thing I can complain about. The starting pay is $33,000 but tons of oppurtunities for detail and OT. There is no pay for experience with another agency, but we do get good raises each year. WE have deputies on the road making over 60k a year. The FTO program is accellerated if you are experience and you recieve your car before you are even out of FTO. As of right now no take home car out of county, but it is rumored to change. We are issued glock 22's with tactical lights, a 12 guage, and a m14. Radars are available to everyone on patrol. We have MDT's but no ticket writers. we get $25 an hour for special detail. No we are not unionized because our Sheriff has been great to us so it isnt called for here.

Tks for the feedback, how come you guys dont have your own website? and why are you using CCSO's forum to discuss matters? Does Sumter have their own forum here on LEO?

I'm not sure how anyone can survive on 33k a year especially with todays economy. Ouch! i guess not many laterals from other agencies with no compensation for experience, that blows!! Guys on the road making 60k, must be dino's close to 20years on the job huh?? Rumors are like opinions bro everyone has one. I've heard rumors before and thats all they are....So far it sounds like things are OK but can be better, so far a proven track record reveals agencies that are non-union that vote it in have seen on average an 8 to 12% increase in salary with their 1st contract and better disciplinary representation along with many other benefits. Sounds like something to consider.....

BSAFE

we have our own website....sumtercountysheriff.org. We also have our own message board on here, but i think this was an OLD post. Its not surviving on 33k lol......lots of off duty and OT. I think the 60k is at like 12 years, not sure but im am pretty sure top out is 12 years

we have our own website....sumtercountysheriff.org. We also have our own message board on here, but i think this was an OLD post. Its not surviving on 33k lol......lots of off duty and OT. I think the 60k is at like 12 years, not sure but im am pretty sure top out is 12 years

So you mean your message board is the one on CCSO not an independant one in the forum talk group under SCSO, right?

if you scroll down to the "S" you will find Sumter County Sheriff's Office.

Lol. Seriously? Sumter? Do yourself and your career a favor and look elsewhere. Unless you're part of the good ole' country boy click already implemented in this agency or friends/related/ or suck up to the untouchable tyrant 002, the slightest thing could black list you from any further employment elsewhere. I've seen it happen to too many people there.