Florida Sheriffs Association Competitors

Miami-Dade County, Florida is the most populous county in the southeastern United States. Miami-Dade County is often referred to as the "Gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean." The County’s estimated population as of July 2015 is 2,693,117.

Welcome to BSO’s LinkedIn Company Page where we educate and inform the community about employment vacancies and provide an inside look into the Agency. This page is maintained by the Agency and will be monitored according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office ("Agency") Social Media Terms of Use available at: https://www.sheriff.org/Pages/Policies/SocicalToU.aspx. While we welcome the interaction of our followers, please note that the opinions expressed by visitors to the BSO Facebook page do not reflect the opinions of the Agency. Content posted or submitted for posting is subject to public disclosure. ABOUT BSO: With almost 6,000 employees, including more than 2,800 certified deputies and 700 fire rescue professionals, the Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) is a full-service, nationally accredited public safety agency. BSO provides full-time law enforcement services in 13 Broward cities and towns and in all of Broward's Unincorporated areas, serving more than one-third of the county. In addition, BSO protects the Broward County Courthouse, the Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, areas of the Everglades and the county's waterways, including Port Everglades. BSO's Department of Detention and Community Programs administers the county's four jails and its offender programs including the Drug Court Treatment Program, Pretrial Services, Day Reporting and Reentry Division and County Probation. The agency also manages 9-1-1 intake for the majority of the county’s law enforcement and fire rescue agencies. In October 2003, administration of the county's fire rescue operations was transferred to BSO. The Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services provides fire suppression, fire protection, emergency medical services and educational programs for most Unincorporated areas of Broward County and to several contracted municipalities in Broward County. Learn more at www.sheriff.org.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is a professional association for law enforcement worldwide. For more than 120 years, the IACP has been launching internationally acclaimed programs, speaking on behalf of law enforcement, conducting groundbreaking research, and providing exemplary programs and services to members across the globe. Today, the IACP continues to be recognized as a leader in these areas. By maximizing the collective efforts of the membership, IACP actively supports law enforcement through advocacy, outreach, education, and programs. Through ongoing strategic partnerships across the public safety spectrum, the IACP provides members with resources and support in all aspects of law enforcement policy and operations. These tools help members perform their jobs effectively, efficiently, and safely while also educating the public on the role of law enforcement to help build sustainable community relations.