School Police Officer
Salary: $40,895.40/yr. – $43,482.60/yr.
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a Florida criminal justice training academy (basic law enforcement recruit training program).
- Passing score on the Florida State Officer Certification Exam (proof of passing score to be submitted with application).
- Be of good moral character pursuant to 11B-27.0011 Florida Administrative Code and able to successfully complete a background check confirming eligibility for hire.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in law enforcement as a sworn officer at the local or state level.
- Must possess a Florida Law Enforcement certification.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Law enforcement, security, or military experience or training.
- Experience with safe use of firearms, tasers, pepper spray, batons or
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
- Valid Florida driver license.
- Satisfactory completion of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course or agreement to earn within one (1) year of employment.
Preferred Requirements:
- Awareness of the tenets of trauma informed care and mental health resources.
- Completion of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s 40-hour School Resource Officer Training Course.