Law Enforcement Officer

Florida Gulf Coast University•Lexington, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking dedicated and motivated individuals to join our law enforcement team. A Law Enforcement Officer enforces state laws and university rules, performs patrols by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot, and checks buildings for security and safety hazards. They investigate incidents, prepare reports, issue citations, and provide first aid. Officers also serve as information sources for visitors, control traffic, deliver university messages, and assist with inventory. They apprehend and process criminal violators, maintain community relations, participate in judicial proceedings, and inspect patrol vehicles. Additionally, they maintain equipment, serve as essential personnel during emergencies, and assist with administrative duties. Officers may be assigned other related duties as needed.

Requirements

Must meet the requirements of chapter 943.13 F.S. and be currently Florida Law Enforcement Certified (have passed the state exam and certification is not inactive due to break in service), or currently enrolled in a Florida Public Service Academy (Police Academy) and will be eligible to take the Florida Law Enforcement exam upon successful completion.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Must pass the (PAT) physical abilities timed test.
Must be available to work various shifts including day, afternoon, and night hours on a rotational basis in accordance with the school year or as the needs of the University dictates.
Physical Abilities test must be completed in 6.04 minutes or less and will include: Exiting a vehicle/opening a trunk, Running 220 yards, Completing an obstacle course, Dragging a 150 pound dummy; drag sled, Obstacle Course, Running 200 Yards, Dry firing a weapon six times with each hand; and Placing items in a trunk/entering a vehicle.
Must have a passing score of 70% or higher on the written exam.

Responsibilities

Enforce state laws and university rules
Perform patrols by vehicle, bicycle, or on foot
Check buildings for security and safety hazards
Investigate incidents and prepare reports
Issue citations
Provide first aid
Serve as information sources for visitors
Control traffic
Deliver university messages
Assist with inventory
Apprehend and process criminal violators
Maintain community relations
Participate in judicial proceedings
Inspect patrol vehicles
Maintain equipment
Serve as essential personnel during emergencies
Assist with administrative duties

Benefits

Accrue leave hours every biweekly pay period
HMO or PPO Health Insurance options with $50/month premium for individual coverage or $180/month premium for family coverage.
Pre-tax health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Optional dental, vision, accident, cancer, hospitalization and disability insurance.
FGCU paid life insurance at 1.5X annual earnings
$25,000 State life insurance.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan with a fixed percentage employer contribution or Investment Plan with an employer contribution of 8.3%.
Voluntary Retirement Programs – 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457.
Paid time off.
Special Compensation time accrual.
9 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days per year.
$600 annual uniform allowance
$50/month cell phone allowance
Up to $130/month in salary incentives for training and education.
Voucher for up to 6 credits per semester at FGCU.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.