Certified Police Officer

The City is accepting applications for F/T Certified Police Officer positions and to establish an eligibility list for future openings.

**Please review the job description and the documentation requirements indicated below.**

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

• Patrols Streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to detect crime, traffic violations or other violations or incidents requiring police action
• Writing reports, field interrogations cards and any other reports as the case or incident may require
• Conducting preliminary investigations on all crimes/crashes, incidents and any other law violations
• Responding to routine, emergency or difficult calls for service. May also initiate a call for service if viewed or come upon during patrol duties
• Interview and/or interrogate suspects, witnesses and drivers of vehicles involved in crimes or crashes
• Gathering and preserving physical evidence.
• Making arrests or taking persons into custody and carrying out their duties in conjunction with Federal, State, County and City Laws and Ordinances
• Preparing cases for court presentations and testifying when required in all proceedings
• Patrols the city to preserve the peace and enforce criminal and traffic laws
• Summon paramedics, tow trucks, other law enforcement officers, and other assistance as appropriate. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of a scene such as crashes or as may be required.
• Conducts follow up investigations of crimes as time, policy and/or manpower permit.
• Accepts responsibility and ownership of their work product. Strives to control and resolve conflict and defuse tense situations when possible.
• Prepares a variety of reports and records including, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, property receipts, alcohol influence reports, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, Offense Incident and accident reports, etc.
• Maintains normal availability by radio, laptop or telephone for dispatch to emergencies or calls for service.

1. Must be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of employment;
2. Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of employment, a valid FL State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State;
3. No Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories
4. Must be a U.S. citizen;
5. Must be able to read and write the English language;
6. Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits
7. Applicants that reside within Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach counties must pass a full physical agility test (modified agility test not accepted) and swim test prior to application. Swim test is waived for a lateral if the candidate has taken and passed a swim test at least once in their career. Applicants who reside outside of the aforementioned counties must pass a full physical agility test and swim test as part of the second phase of their background investigation. Out of State applicants must submit a written statement indicating an acknowledgment of requirements for physical agility and swim test to be completed at a later date when uploading the required documents with application.
8. Must attend and successfully complete a basic Police Officer Academy and successfully take and pass the State Police Officer Exam

1. Must be able to meet all Entry Level requirements listed above; including a valid certification as a Police Officer as required by FDLE and/or CJSTC guidelines.

1. Must have a minimum of 60 or more completed college credits that include general studies; or, a High School diploma/GED and have two (2) or more years of U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or two (2) years of law enforcement experience as a Certified Police Officer.

• Transcripts reflecting a minimum of 60 college credits that include general studies or a High School Diploma and 2 years of U.S. Military Service (DD214);
• Physical Agility Test results taken in the six (6) months before application;
• Swim test results;
• State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification.
  • Candidates currently enrolled in Law Enforcement Academy must submit verification of enrollment.
  • Out-of-state candidates must submit a copy of their State Law Enforcement Certification.
• Applicants claiming Veteran's Preference must complete the City's Veteran's Preference Claim form and upload a DD214.

1. Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment if already a certified law enforcement officer;
2. Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below;
3. Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; Ability to learn the City's geography.
4. Knowledge of safety procedures associated with risks and hazards inherent to the job

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.