November 2023
SCSO - The Dispatcher
Hiring Event for Dispatch Positions (December 2nd)
They do it because they have a passion for serving. If you’re interested in a rewarding, fast-paced career and want to be a part of this world-class team, then you’re in luck. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the positions of 911 Dispatchers and Call-Takers.
Want to know more? We are holding a hiring event on Saturday, December 2, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at our main office located at 100 Eslinger Way in Sanford. Motivated career seekers are invited to attend to learn more about the positions and be given a short tour of our Communications Center.
911 Call Takers start at $37,128.00 annually while 911 Dispatchers start at $44,924.88 annually. Full-time employees accrue 200 hours of PTO per year and are eligible for paid holidays. SCSO pays 100% for full-time employee-only Medical and Dental coverage through United Healthcare. Other benefits include an Educational Assistance Program and Retirement Plan.
Our Recruitment Team is also available to answer any questions you may have. Call 407-665-6983 to connect with a team member and begin your journey toward a rewarding and fulfilling career on our Communications/Dispatch team. More details about the positions can be found by clicking here.
Hiring Event for Detention Deputies (December 9th)
Mark your calendars and join us for our Corrections Hiring Event on Saturday, December 9th, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Now is the perfect time to embark on a career as a Detention Deputy at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office. We are committed to providing opportunities for passionate and dedicated individuals to make a positive impact on the lives of those within the criminal justice system. At the Hiring Event, we will offer an expedited application process where you will have the chance to meet directly with our recruiters, and qualified applicants could receive a conditional offer on the spot!
We are now opening doors for qualified candidates as young as 18 years. In addition, we are currently offering hiring bonuses for experienced Detention Deputies. The position includes Paid Training, Paid time off and holidays, an Educational Assistance Program, Retirement Plan, and SCSO pays 100% for full-time employee-only Medical and Dental coverage through United Healthcare.
The hourly base salary for this position while in the Corrections academy is $20.00 an hour. After completion of the Corrections academy, you will receive the starting Detention Deputy salary of $52,009.36.
Our Recruitment Team is also available to answer any questions you may have. Call 407-665-6983 to connect with a team member and begin your journey toward a rewarding and fulfilling career as a Detention Deputy with the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.
Three Suspects Charged with First-Degree Murder in Fatal Fentanyl Poisoning Case
Earlier this month Sheriff Dennis Lemma announced three suspects have been charged with First Degree Murder by Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance for their involvement in the poisoning death of 27-year-old Tristan Buttrum, of Apopka.
The investigation began on January 2, 2023, when deputies responded to Anna Drive in unincorporated Apopka after a roommate discovered Tristan deceased in his bedroom. On the nightstand next to the bed was a counterfeit Percocet pill pressed with fentanyl. Agents with our Fatal S.C.O.R.E. (Seminole Collaborative Opioid Response Efforts) Response Team responded and immediately began probing to determine the source of the fentanyl-pressed pills.
The investigation revealed a web of drug-related crimes that spanned multiple states and involved several individuals. In October, the three drug dealers were indicted by an 18th Judicial Circuit grand jury. On November 7, the following three suspects were arrested and charged with First Degree Murder by Unlawful Distribution of a Controlled Substance.
Bradley Hunter –D.O.B. 07/25/97, of Kissimmee, FL
Vincete Diaz –D.O.B. 12/16/2000, of St. Cloud, FL
Andres Spancky Raya –D.O.B. 11/05/95, of Los Angeles, CA
It was determined Hunter and Diaz routinely traveled to California to purchase illegal drugs from Raya and would ship them back to the Central Florida area. Agents learned of one purchase of 40,000 pressed fentanyl pills purchased from Raya in mid-December 2022 alone.
In regards to the investigation and arrest, Sheriff Dennis Lemma stated: "The majority of jurisdictions across this country, quite frankly, are still calling these accidental overdoses. Granted, you can overdose on a substance that is legal or illegal. But what we're dealing with here is different because people are taking a substance that has been unknowingly poisoned to the level of lethal doses, and that's exactly why this is a murder case."
Halloween Safety Spooktacular
It was a beautiful night during our 6th Annual Halloween Safety Spooktacular. The event was presented by The Hartford in partnership with Seminole State College of Florida Sanford/Lake Mary and STAR 94.5. Sheriff Dennis Lemma and our entire SCSO team send a heartfelt “thank you” to all the families who made it out. We are also grateful to all our community partners for their generous support and contribution to this event. Check out more of the photographs from this year’s event by clicking here. We hope to see you all again next year!
K-9 Dragus Birthday
Please join us in wishing K9 Dragus a Happy Birthday. Dragus turned two earlier this month on November 8th! He is a Labrador Retriever assigned to our schools and is a multi-purpose detection K9.