Part-time Police Officer

The Santa Fe College Police Department (SFPD) is an award‑winning, fully sworn police agency recognized nationally for excellence and community policing efforts. Every member is dedicated to working with the college community to maintain a safe campus and enforce municipal, county, state, and federal laws as well as college rules.

• Enforce laws courteously, tactfully, firmly, impartially, and ethically.
• Patrol assigned areas, assist students, staff, and the public, observe infractions or violations, and take appropriate action.
• Report unsafe or suspicious incidents and conditions.
• Respond to dispatch calls, investigate problems, disturbances, traffic accidents, crimes, emergencies, and other incidents; prepare incident reports.
• Perform security checks of buildings and concourses; lock/unlock buildings and classrooms; provide parking and traffic enforcement.
• Conduct accident and crime investigations; prepare comprehensive reports.
• Provide security for events, including setting up cones, barricades, signage, and security lighting.
• Maintain patrol vehicles, weapons, and law‑enforcement equipment; care for firearms.
• Provide safety escort services for community members and bank deposits as necessary.
• Educate and counsel students, staff, and visitors on crime prevention and safety practices.
• Preserve evidence and maintain chain of custody; assist other agencies; testify in court as needed.
• Administer first aid and maintain current first‑responder certifications.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and privacy according to college rules and applicable laws.
• Provide service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Report to a Sergeant.

• A high school diploma or equivalent; eligible to take the State Officer Certification Examination within the next six months and receive a passing score.
• Valid Florida driver’s license; authorized to drive for the College.
• Successfully pass background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and polygraph.

• Associate degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Knowledge of crime prevention and/or community policing concepts.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Adaptability and flexibility to support change in a rapid growth environment.
• Effective communication skills—professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful.
• Critical thinking & judgment: make well‑reasoned decisions based on objective analysis.
• Customer service: respond promptly and courteously to all inquiries.
• Ethics: demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and high ethics.
• Organization & time management: plan, schedule, and prioritize tasks to meet goals.
• Problem solving: identify issues, determine causes, develop solutions, and implement them.
• Relationship management: build interactions and address needs.
• Results orientation: set and exceed established targets.
• Detail oriented: accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi‑tasking: manage multiple tasks simultaneously and respond appropriately.

Santa Fe College (SF) is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.