Police Officer

THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY IS FOR CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA

AND NON-CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.

• Responsible for the enforcement of Federal, State, and County Laws and City ordinances.
• Patrols assigned zone, exercises responsibility for the protection of lives and property.
• Performs preliminary investigations of crimes.
• Responds to traffic situations; handles traffic control until the problem is resolved.
• Handles domestic quarrels and intra-family disturbances; may refer families for social service involvement.
• Responds to emergency calls and crises; summons aid and assistance; may give first aid.
• Observes and reports activities of suspicious persons; may keep file on these persons, converses with other law enforcement personnel and exchanges information.
• Conducts ongoing community relations activities, providing information and assistance to the general public.
• Responds to requests for service; assists citizens with information on law enforcement matters.
• Interviews and interrogates witnesses and suspects; writes reports and assists in further investigation if necessary.
• May be involved in surveillance.
• Checks buildings for security; handles burglar alarm calls.
• Alerts the Fire Department in case of fire and assists the Fire Department in traffic control.
• Learns to use weaponry with skill and proficiency; meets the need for periodic weaponry qualification.
• Testifies in court.
• Assumes temporary command and gives relief on desk duty when assigned.
• Safely operates assigned patrol vehicle, and checks daily for care and maintenance of vehicle and all department-assigned equipment.
• May provide escorts to funerals, parades, and other events.
• Learns criminal, civil, and traffic statutes and ordinances.
• Conducts investigations of traffic accidents.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Full-time/Regular in-person position.
• Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
• Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalency.
• Must meet requirements of State Police Minimum Standards as authorized in F.S. 943.13.
• Must meet requirements of periodic in-service training and weaponry qualifications.
• Nature of the job requires occasional physical exertion under sometimes adverse conditions.
• Possess good physical conditioning as evidenced by the ability to pass a class "A" physical examination.
• Citizen of the United States.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude.
• Must pass a background investigation, which includes, but is not limited to, criminal history screening, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and Driver’s License review.

• Judgment - Sound decisions based on fact; uses logic to solve problems.
• Quality of Work - Performs work thoroughly, accurately, and professionally.
• Reliability - Timely and consistently completes assigned work; consistently reports to work and is punctual.
• Safety - Committed to ensuring a safe environment and complies with applicable safety standards.
• Technical Capability - Applies knowledge to identify issues and works to develop skills; demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, and equipment.