News and Investigations

News & Investigations

News Releases and Public Information

Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office News Room, where the Public Information Officers (PIO's) post all of the information that they release to the news media. PIO's act as liaisons between news media organizations and the Sheriff's Office. The PIO's routinely release timely and accurate information and Crime Stoppers bulletins, and respond to routine and "breaking news" media inquiries. News releases and Crime Stoppers information can be found on this page.

PCSO's full-time Public Information Officers are Brian Bruchey, Carrie Horstman, and Meghan Petty. The Public Information Officers can be reached by sending an e-mail collectively at PIOs@polksheriff.org.

The recent news releases sent out by the PIOs can be found here, and archived releases (older than 2017) can be found here.

Apr 22, 2022

Job Fair Tuesday, May 3, 2022

Media Contact: Carrie Horstman, Administrator

On Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 9:00 am – 2:30 pm, the Polk County Sheriff's Office Human Resources team will be at the PCSO Sheriff’s Operations Center (1891 Jim Keene Blvd, Winter Haven) holding an on-site job fair, processing applications and answering questions about working for PCSO.

All qualified applicants will receive a conditional offer of employment THAT SAME DAY!

Also, you can SAVE TIME AND SKIP THE LINE by filling out our application in advance - click here.

We have multiple positions available such as:

• Dual Academy Recruits – candidates become certified in law enforcement and detention; Stipend $3,000 monthly (approximately 8 months)

• Telecommunicator – starting salary: $36,317 plus excellent benefits

• Detention Support Specialists – starting salary: $29,120 plus excellent benefits

• Animal Control Enforcement Officers – starting salary: $31,592 plus excellent benefits

• Part-time Civilian positions – starting hourly wages: $10-$11.50