RESERVE OFFICER_MIAMI-DADE SCHOOLS P(1991300)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation’s third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

We encourage you to submit/upload to your applicant profile attachments section any of the following documentation:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Letters of recommendation
• Official transcripts (high school or college)
• Certificate of competency (Skilled Trades)
• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Please upload any of the available documents to your attachments section.

• Official SEALED transcripts must be submitted to M-DCPS via one of the following:
• In Person U.S. Mail addressed to:
  

Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Transcript Desk,

1450 NE 2nd Avenue, Suite 150

Miami, FL 33132

• Electronic Mail to: PersRecords@dadeschools.net
• You must use National Student Clearinghouse , Parchment , or eScrip-Safe to request an electronic transcript via email. Please note that not all colleges/universities participate in the electronic transcript exchange.
  

Salary Minimum: $15.00

Job Detail: https://salary.dadeschools.net/jobdesc/9196.pdf

BASIC OBJECTIVES

This is highly responsible law enforcement work. Under general direction, is responsible for the protection of School Board property, staff, students, and any persons attending activities on M-DCPS property.

Employees in this class are engaged in various law enforcement activities, or serving in various capacities in specialized crime prevention, training, and/or investigative functions. Responsibilities include preparing reports, patrolling and physical plant protection, investigating crimes and alleged criminal activities, making arrests, and testifying in court.

Job Tasks/Responsibilities

The Reserve Police Officer is responsible to the Chief of Police of the Miami-Dade Schools Police Dept. (M-DSPD) for the performance of the following duties:

• Prevents crime through daily operations including patrol, surveillance, investigation, emergency and routine response to prevent crimes against persons and property, and the disruption of the educational process.
• Apprehends violators of State Statutes and County Ordinances concerning School Board related crimes.
• Assists local law enforcement agencies when requested, in the apprehension of suspected law violators.
• Conducts investigations, gathers evidence, obtains and interviews witnesses and makes arrests.
• Prepares detailed reports and maintains necessary records for presentation in court or administrative hearings.
• Assists school administrators as needed to prevent disruption of the educational process.
• Plans and participates in proactive crime prevention activities at the school level.
• Attends various training courses and reads materials pertinent to the law enforcement field to keep abreast of current developments.
• Operates and maintains with care all equipment issued by the department and used in the performance of duty.
• Performs related work as required or assigned by the Chief of Police M-DCPS or his/her designee.
  
  

Physical Requirements

The work is performed indoors and outdoors and the worker is exposed to hazards associated with law enforcement duties: making physical arrests, controlling violent offenders, responding to emergency situations, and driving a police vehicle. Pass a physical agility test to determine the applicant's physical fitness/conditioning for law enforcement.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certificate (college degree preferred).
• Graduation from a recognized police academy and be certified by the State of Florida, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Ability to operate a computer and Computer Aid Dispatching (CAD) systems.
• Submits to a thorough background investigation and submits to fingerprinting.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with others.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer.