RFI for Victor Hart Deputy House Resident

Indian River County Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department is seeking a qualified Parks Host Deputy to reside on-site at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex in Vero Beach, Florida. This unique opportunity requires a current sworn deputy from the Indian River County Sheriff's Office to provide 10 hours of documented site security services weekly in exchange for on-site housing. The selected candidate must be in good standing with continued employment, possess a take-home marked patrol car, and carry general liability insurance as determined by the County's Risk Manager. Key deliverables include routine property patrols, emergency response coordination, record maintenance, public service assistance, and minor property maintenance under the Parks Superintendent's direction. The Request for Information (RFI) requires interested candidates to submit a letter of interest, resume, and two personal reference letters, with a property walk-through available by scheduling with the Parks Superintendent at 772-226-1780. The opportunity is posted on August 11, 2025, with responses due by August 25, 2025.

The contract opportunity appears to be specifically targeted to current sworn deputies of the Indian River County Sheriff's Office, with no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The compensation structure involves providing on-site housing, including water, sewer, and trash collection, in exchange for security services, with the deputy responsible for electricity, internet, and other unlisted utilities. The position requires a minimum annual commitment of 520 hours of approved service, with a goal of 10 hours per week, tracked through county-designated procedures. The resident will be required to sign a license agreement detailing specific duties, conduct expectations, and termination terms. While no specific budget range is provided, the value of the opportunity includes free housing at the Victor Hart Sr. Community Enhancement Complex located at 4715 43rd Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32967, valued at an equivalent of the security services provided.