The CMU team is seeking an Assistant Mounted Unit Liaison (sworn deputy only).

*Owning a horse is not required for the assistant Mounted Unit Liaison.*

Mounted teams are well known for their appeal to children and adults. They provide an excellent tool for search and rescue operations using the advantages of height for increased visibility. Mounted teams can maneuver through narrow, dense and wet areas where vehicles cannot operate and foot travel is dangerous. The Hernando County Sheriff’s office has therefore established the Mounted Patrol Unit; a voluntary assignment that provides horse and rider teams for special events, search and rescue, community policing and other directed enforcement activities to augment Patrol, K-9 and Aviation in the performance of law enforcement services.

MOUNTED UNIT LIAISON: A Sworn/Certified Mounted Unit member selected by the Patrol Division Commander to coordinate activities of the Unit, including, but not limited to, conducting meetings, facilitate community requests, assignments and special activities. The liaison shall report to the Area Operations Support Lieutenant.

Sworn/Certified personnel that have completed their initial probationary period and have a minimum of one-year experience with the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office.

Personnel should have an interest in horses and ability to coordinate activates with a dynamic group of volunteers.

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