Becoming a CCDS Police Officer

Under the direction of a 1st Line Supervisor, this position is tasked to ensure that the Clay County District  Schools Police Department provides high-quality and ethical police services to the citizens of Clay County and to the employees and students of the School District. District Police Officers ensure the  enforcement of local, county and state laws, preservation of public order, protection of life and the prevention, detection or investigation of crime. 

Responsibilities and duties of this position include:

• Able to successfully perform various law enforcement essential job functions in a wide variety of school settings, situations and circumstances.

• Must be able to work effectively with other law enforcement and non-law enforcement personnel to include faculty, staff, students and the general public during periods of high, medium and low stress situations.

• Must be able to perform law enforcement job functions during emergency situations, inclement  weather, and other unsafe situations.

• Able to follow directions from supervisors and ranking officers.

• Able to work effectively and communicate with supervisors, peers, students, District staff and citizens.

• Must be able to think critically, collect and analyze information, draw conclusions and make effective decisions.

• Must be able to maintain a high state of tactical and technical expertise.

• Maintaining the highest personal and professional standards is a must.

• Must be able to conduct field investigations, field interviews and police interrogations.

• Must be able to perform to required standards in conformance with the rules, standard operating procedures, and policies of the police department and the District.

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of and the ability to interpret the Florida State Statutes, Federal  Laws, Local Ordinances and District Policies.

• Able to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Able to write, review and comprehend written reports.

• Able to use various technical equipment such as but not limited to personal desktop computers,  laptops, radios, etc.

• Able to support and uphold the vision for security of the Clay County School District and the vision for the Clay County School District Police Department.

• Able to work collaboratively and professionally with the Districts Safety and Emergency Management Department.

Qualifications:

• Must have a U.S. High School diploma; U.S. General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.

• Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Must possess and maintain a Florida Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with FSS  943.13.

• Law enforcement experience as a sworn officer at the local, state or federal level.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

• Must have a safe driving history prior to employment. Safe driving history shall be interpreted as follows: On a license record search, no accumulation of points totaling 8 or more in any 12-month  period within the three (3) years immediately preceding the record search; and no conviction for DUI within the seven (7) years immediately preceding the record search. A no-contest plea shall be considered the same as a conviction.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a K12 or Higher Learning Environment.

• Prior experience as a School Resource Officer.

• Thorough Knowledge and Experience in School Campus Threat Assessments.

• ICS Training in the 100, 200, 300, 400 & 700 series.

• Crisis Intervention Certification.

• School Resource Officer Certification.

• CPR Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk, run, climb, crawl, twist, squat, stand or sit for extended periods of time.

• Work in inclement weather.

• Overtime work including evenings, weekends and athletic events as assigned by Chief to provide maximum security coverage is required.

• Incumbent may spend extended periods of time patrolling and investigating crimes on District property,  both in automobiles and on foot.

• Incumbent may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.

• In extreme cases, the incumbent may be exposed to violent and/or armed confrontations.

• Physical ability test is required yearly.

• This position may involve routine exposure to blood and body fluids.

• Regular attendance is required for this position.

• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Click here to open the CCDS Police Officer Job Description

Interested?

If you are interested in becoming a member of a growing, innovative police department within Clay County District Schools, click here to submit an application. 

If you have questions related to the position, please contact:

The Clay County District Schools Police Department (904) 336-0100 (Select Option 1 than Option 2) 

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