Volunteers in Police Service

Location : Green Cove Springs, FL
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: E
Department: School Safety & Youth Services
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
Volunteers participating in the Volunteers in Police Services (VIPS) will be authorized to conduct only those duties assigned to them. They can be utilized in law enforcement related community service functions that do not require sworn status. If they are assigned to various activities to assist in the day-to-day delivery of law enforcement services, Clay County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) will ensure that these duties do not require the status of a sworn member, and their level of training is adjusted accordingly.
Volunteers do not receive monetary compensation for their participation in the program.

Membership is open to persons who are 16 years or older and of good character.
Duties

• Volunteers will perform specific task(s) in a supportive role.
• VIPS will agree to perform a service that has been discussed prior to the assignment. A VIPS will not be expected to perform in any area in which they have no skills, qualifications, or training.
• VIPS will only work assignments that are assigned and approved by the VIPS Coordinator.
• Confidentiality: VIPS will be held accountable to the same standards of confidentiality as the members of the sheriff's office. Anything read or overheard within the assignment of the VIPS and within the sheriff's office are not to be discussed outside the sheriff's office or within any other area of the sheriff's office.
• VIPS are expected to keep the VIPS Coordinator and their respective area designee or supervisor informed of their available schedule.
• VIPS are expected to abide by agency GO 2100.02 Appearance.
• VIPS are expected to abide by agency GO 1000.02 Code of Conduct.
• VIPS will be considerate of clients, staff, and other VIPS and refrain from offensive or disparaging conduct.
• The identification badge will be worn at all times while in the sheriff's office complex. If outside the complex, the identification badge should only be displayed while actively serving as a volunteer for the sheriff's office.
• At no time will volunteers conduct themselves in any manner which might suggest that they are law enforcement officers or have any official status with the Clay County Sheriff's Office.
• VIPS will adhere to chain-of-command protocols with the VIPS Coordinator being their first line supervisor.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Speak and understand the English language

• The following items (or authorized equivalents) may be required at various steps in the application process:
• Driver's License or
• Social Security Card
• Form DD214 for all periods served in the military
• FDLE Authority for Release (notarized) (as needed)
• CJIS Certification (as needed)
• Applicants for membership must be cleared through a background check conducted by the CCSO Internal Affairs Section prior to acceptance into the program. A Background check will consist of the following:
  • 1. Local record via RMS and law enforcement agencies surrounding CCSO
  • 2. LinX Database search
  • 3. Criminal History - Fingerprints (NCIC/FCIC)
  • 4. Driver's License

Supplemental Information

Volunteers who will be assigned to tasks involving access to sensitive member or law enforcement information must complete the Level 2 Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training prior to being assigned tasks.
The following disqualifiers may determine eligibility for participation in the VIPS program:

• Three (3) moving violations within the past 24 months; any driver's license suspensions/revocations in the last five (5) years. This is enforced only if volunteer(s) intend to drive a sheriff's office vehicle. (Only if duties require driving an agency vehicle.)
• Any illegal drug use as defined in the Drug Limits Policy Statement to Applicants prior to the date of application.
• Any sale or delivery of any illegal drug/controlled substance.
• Have been arrested for any felony.
• Crime of dishonesty
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, regardless of suspension of sentence or withholding adjudication, may not have their application considered.
• Any domestic violence convictions or pleas pursuant to
• Any arrests within the past three (3) years may disqualify applicant from VIPS program as determined by the VIPS Coordinator.
• If the volunteer applicant has been notified of deficiencies regarding their application and has not corrected the application or supplied required information.
• Any conduct or behavior deemed inappropriate or unbecoming that is discovered during the applicant/background process.

Each VIPS applicant will be interviewed by the VIPS Coordinator or designee to determine the applicant's qualifications, interests, availability, and capabilities.

• The VIPS Coordinator or designee will provide an overview of CCSO, recognizing specific areas and opportunities in which the applicant may serve. Special emphasis will be…