LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - 71001577

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Capitol Police was created for the purpose of serving as a specially trained and highly effective law enforcement agency serving the safety and security needs of both the legislative and executive branches of state government. Possible assignments and career opportunities include: Uniform Patrol providing 24/7 coverage; Directed Patrol Unit (Bicycle Patrols / Community Policing / Crime Prevention); Drone Operations; Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit; EOD K-9 Unit; Honor Guard; Investigations Unit; Special Operations Team (SOT); Promotional Opportunities (Sergeant / Investigator / Lieutenant / Captain); and Protective Operations Detail (POS).

Requirements

• Members who have served at least one year with FDLE and completed probation in a career service position or have served at least one year in an OPS capacity;
• Be in good standing and not on a performance improvement plan or currently under investigation;
• Received at least a satisfactory rating on their most recent performance evaluation.
• Applicants who hold a current Department of Corrections certification;
• Applicants who have been honorably discharged from any of the United States Armed Forces (DD214 required);
• Previously sworn law enforcement officers whose law enforcement standards have lapsed;
• Applicants who hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university (official sealed transcripts required).
• United States citizen;
• High school graduate or equivalent;
• Minimum of 19 years old;
• Possess a valid driver license;
• Not convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement;
• No dishonorable discharge from any of the United States Armed Forces;
• Be of good moral character;
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed medical specialist, approved in Rule 11B-27.002(1)(d), F.A.C.
• Florida Correctional Officer currently in a Cross-Training Corrections to Law Enforcement training. Applicants meeting this requirement will be considered but will not be processed until the applicant has successfully completed the Cross-Training Corrections to Law Enforcement training and successfully passed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer examination by the closing date of this requisition.

Nice To Haves

• All applicants must reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of The Capitol Building at the time of employment;

Responsibilities

• Maintaining protection of the Capitol Complex;
• Responding to complaints relating to criminal activity or security threats within the Capitol Complex and within the responsibility of the department pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes;
• Enforcing Florida Statutes as they relate to the security and protection of the Capitol Complex;
• Complying with and maintaining knowledge of all departmental policies and standard operation procedures;
• Projecting a professional demeanor while performing assigned duties;
• Maintaining communications via radio while on duty;
• Attending in-service and specialized training; and
• Conducting other assignments as required.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options;
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts;
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED