2/20/2023 Topic: Mobile Command Center Driver Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Special Operations Division is accepting memorandums in order to fill vacancies and establish an eligibility list for the position of Mobile Command Center Bus Driver. All interested members must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris of the Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member will contact Sergeant Jon Dobson via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. The closing date for applications will be no later than March 6, 2023.
3/2/2023 Topic: School Resource Officer Unit – Eligibility List Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau- Youth Education and Administrative Services Division- School Resource Officer Unit is accepting memos to establish a current eligibility list. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Paul Langlais via email at planglais@pcsonet.com to schedule an interview. Closing date for memorandums will be until March 15, 2023. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 3/2/2023 edited by PCSONET\smercado on 3/2/2023
3/9/2023 Topic: DUI Unit Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau- Special Operations Division-Special Services Section is accepting memorandums to fill a current vacancy and establish an eligibility list for the position of DUI Unit Deputy. Candidates on the current eligibility list need to reapply. All interested members must request appointment through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting transfer shall contact Sergeant Tacia via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than March 22, 2023.
3/10/2023 Topic: SWAT Operator Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The SWAT Team is conducting a selection process in order to fill Operator position vacancies and to establish an eligibility list. Tryouts will be held on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 0700 hours. Tryouts will begin at the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Obstacle Course, located at 3200 22nd Street South. Following the obstacle course, candidates will respond to the Bill Jackson’s pool, located at 9501 US Highway 19 North for a swim test. Once the swim test is complete, candidates will finish with firearms qualifications and shooting courses at the PCSO Firearms Range. All questions should be directed to Sergeant Brian Diebold at (727) 686-7194 or bdiebold@pcsonet.com. All interested members must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Sergeant Diebold via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than March 24, 2023.
3/21/2023 Topic: Major Accident Investigation Team Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Major Accident Investigation Team is accepting memos for assignment to the team for the position of team member and to establish an eligibility list. Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to pass a basic mathematics exam with a passing score of 70%. Applicants are encouraged to provide copies of 3 separate crash reports that best demonstrate their ability to conduct crash investigations. All members interested must submit a memorandum requesting an interview for the position of M.A.I.T. Member directed to Major Nick Lazaris, via their chain of command. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will contact Sergeant Christopher Giles via email to schedule an exam date. Closing date for applications will be no later than April 04, 2023.
3/27/2023 Topic: SWAT Technical Response Team Selection Testing Shannon Mercado	The SWAT Technical Response Team is accepting memorandums for assignment to the SWAT Unit for an open position and to establish an eligibility list. Additional questions can be directed to Corporal David DeAngelo via email ddeangelo@pcsonet.com. All interested law enforcement deputies must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Sergeant Brian Diebold via email. Members of the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office who meet the qualifications will attend an 8-hour tryout / interview process scheduled for April 24, 2023. Closing date for applications will be no later than April 10, 2023.
3/27/2023 Topic: SWAT Armored Vehicle Operator Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The SWAT Team is accepting memorandums to fill a vacancy and establish an eligibility list for the position of SWAT Armored Vehicle Operator (AVO). The AVOs are responsible with operation, care, and maintenance of the Rook and GPV armored vehicles. All interested members must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Sergeant Diebold via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Members who meet the minimum qualifications will attend an 8-hour tryout / interview process scheduled for April 24, 2023. Closing date for applications will be no later than April 10, 2023.
4/6/2023 Topic: Major Accident Investigation Team Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Major Accident Investigation Team is accepting memos for assignment to the team for the position of team member and to establish an eligibility list. Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to pass a basic mathematics exam with a passing score of 70%. Applicants are encouraged to provide copies of 3 separate crash reports that best demonstrate their ability to conduct crash investigations. All members interested must submit a memorandum requesting an interview for the position of M.A.I.T. Member directed to Major Nick Lazaris, via their chain of command. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will contact Sergeant Christopher Giles via email to schedule an exam date. Closing date for applications will be no later than April 20, 2023. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 4/6/2023 edited by PCSONET\smercado on 4/6/2023
4/6/2023 Topic: Tactical Flight Deputy Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau-Special Operations Division is accepting memorandums to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for transfer to the Flight Unit for the position of Tactical Flight Deputy (TFD). All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting transfer shall contact Sgt. Bryan Smith via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. If you have previously applied for this position, you will need to apply again. Closing date for applications will be no later than April 20, 2023.
5/8/2023 Topic: Major Accident Investigation Team Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Major Accident Investigation Team is accepting memos for assignment to the team for the position of team member and to establish an eligibility list. Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to pass a basic mathematics exam with a passing score of 70%. Applicants are encouraged to provide copies of 3 separate crash reports that best demonstrate their ability to conduct crash investigations. All members interested must submit a memorandum requesting an interview for the position of M.A.I.T. Member directed to Major Nick Lazaris, via their chain of command. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will contact Sergeant Christopher Giles via email to schedule an exam date. Closing date for applications will be no later than May 22, 2023.
5/17/2023 Topic: Negotiator Response Team Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Negotiator Response Team is accepting memorandums to fill a vacancy and establish an eligibility list for the position of negotiator. Members who have previously applied must re-apply to be included in this interview process. All interested members must submit a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member will contact Sgt. Nimithkoune via email. Closing date for applications will be no later than May 30, 2023.
5/23/2023 Topic: St. Johns County Funeral Contingent Shannon Mercado	PCSO will be sending a contingent of certified agency members to St. Johns County for the Funeral Service of Sergeant Michael Kunovich of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office (SJSO), who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, May 19, 2023. The services are being held on Friday, May 26 at 1000 hours at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church located at 11757 Old St. Augustine Rd. in Jacksonville, FL. Logistics and travel arrangements will be made by the Special Events Unit for those approved to attend. The uniform of the day will be the Class A - long sleeve uniform with a tie, campaign hat, and black mourning band. Members should handle all uniform needs prior to leaving. If you would like to represent our agency, please contact Sergeant Jon Dobson jdobsonjr@pcsonet.com (798-0470) no later than 1700 hours, Tuesday, May 23, after obtaining your immediate supervisor’s approval. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 5/23/2023
5/31/2023 Topic: Safe Harbor Corporal Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Special Operations Division - Special Services Section is accepting memos for transfer to the Safe Harbor Community Policing Unit to fill an upcoming corporal vacancy. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and the PCSO Data Sheet (unless member is a current Corporal), the member requesting appointment shall contact Sergeant Mark Kolenda, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than June 14, 2023.
6/9/2023 Topic: School Resource Officer Unit – Deputy Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Youth Education and Administrative Services Division - School Resource Officer Unit is accepting memos to fill a vacancy and establish an eligibility list. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Paul Langlais at planglais@pcsonet to schedule an interview. Closing date for memorandums will be until June 22, 2023.
6/15/2023 Topic: Canine Unit Deputy Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Special Operations Division - Patrol Support Section - is accepting memos to fill a current vacancy for the position of Deputy Sheriff for the Canine Unit. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will email Sergeant Michael Kilian at mkilian@pcsonet.com to schedule an interview. Closing date for applications will be no later than June 29, 2023.
7/11/2023 Topic: Patrol Operations Bureau Corporal Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau is accepting memorandums to establish an eligibility list for the position of Patrol Operations Bureau Corporal. All interested members must request transfer and/or appointment through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting appointment shall contact Captain Mike Leiner, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. Closing date for applications will be no later than July 25, 2023.
7/11/2023 Topic: Community Policing Unit – Central District Station – Deputy Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Community Policing Unit – Central District Station is accepting memorandums to fill a current vacancy for the position of Community Policing Deputy. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Tom Montgomery at 582-5848. Closing date for applications will be no later than July 25, 2023.
7/19/2023 Topic: Patrol Field Training Deputy Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau is accepting memos in order to fill vacancies and to establish an updated eligibility list for the position of Field Training Deputy. Members on the current eligibility list need not re-apply. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and Application/Data Sheet, the member requesting appointment shall contact Sergeant Platt, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. Upon transfer, members will be eligible for FTO assignment pay. Closing date for applications will be no later than August 2, 2023.
7/19/2023 Topic: Patrol Field Training Unit Corporal Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau Field Training Unit is accepting memorandums to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for the position of Patrol Field Training Unit Corporal. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and PCSO Application and Data Sheet, the member requesting appointment shall contact Sergeant Platt, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. Closing date for applications will be no later than August 2, 2023.
8/2/2023 Topic: Underwater Search and Recovery Team Deputy Posting Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Special Operations Division is accepting memorandums to establish an eligibility list for the position of diver. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting transfer shall contact Sergeant Love via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than August 16, 2023.

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