Mark Maertz
Middleburg
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff to the citizens of Clay County, with a determination to continue to learn and better myself. I have worked in many different capacities within the agency with the goal always being to do my job with the best of my ability. I work extremely well with a team and will always assist my teammates with anything they need to complete the task.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Green Cove Springs
01.2025 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and enhance public security.
- Analyzed data gathered from interviews, surveillance operations, interrogations, in order to identify patterns of criminal behavior.
- Responded to emergency calls, investigated disturbances, and enforced laws.
Detention K9
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Green Cove Springs
05.2022 - 01.2025
- Completed targeted searches of the detention facility for illegal narcotics.
- Complete regular trainings for K9 certification.
- Assist intelligence efforts for criminal investigations within the detention facility.
Detention Deputy
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Green Cove Springs
07.2021 - 05.2022
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain safety and order within the facility.
- Supervised inmates in a correctional facility, ensuring compliance with established rules and regulations.
- Investigated incidents involving inmates, documenting findings accurately on incident reports.
- Conducted searches of inmates for contraband items, weapons or other prohibited items.
- Conducted interviews with inmates to assist in locating illegal contraband.
Control Room Operator
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Green Cove Springs
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Listened to phone calls within the jail to identify criminal behavior and locations of contraband.
- Maintained logs of inmate and deputy tasks.
- Provided over watch security for deputies to ensure their safety.
Education
USPCA Trainer - K9 Trainer
Southern Coast K9
12.2022 - 01.2023
USPCA Handler - K9 Handler Training
Southern Coast K9
07.2022 - 08.2022
FDLE Correctional Officer - Correctional Academy
St. John’s River State College
Saint Augustine, FL 01.2021 - 07.2021
Middleburg High School
Middleburg, FLSkills
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Community policing
- Communication
- De-escalation
- Critical thinking
Certification
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement Correctional Officer and Law enforcement
- United States Police Canine Association K9 handler and trainer
Awards
- Team work
- K9 Deputy of the year
- Life saving
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Clay County Sheriff's Office
01.2025 - Current
USPCA Trainer - K9 Trainer
Southern Coast K9
12.2022 - 01.2023
USPCA Handler - K9 Handler Training
Southern Coast K9
07.2022 - 08.2022
Detention K9
Clay County Sheriff's Office
05.2022 - 01.2025
Detention Deputy
Clay County Sheriff's Office
07.2021 - 05.2022
FDLE Correctional Officer - Correctional Academy
St. John’s River State College
01.2021 - 07.2021
Control Room Operator
Clay County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 07.2021
Middleburg High School