LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - 71002143

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $60,000

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)
Protective Operations Detail (POS)

Requirements

• 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.
• Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes, or
• Currently in a law enforcement academy, has military experience or an out-of-state law enforcement officer eligible for equivalency of training. Applicants meeting this requirement will be considered but will not be processed until the applicant has successfully completed the academy or equivalency of training requirements and successfully passed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer examination by the closing date of this requisition.
• 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.
• Knowledge of the principles of correct grammar usage
• Skill in operating motor vehicles
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations
• Ability to interact with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to collect and evaluate data
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts
• Ability to describe facts and events accurately
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• All applicants must reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of The Capitol Building at the time of employment.
• All applicants will be required to sign a two-year employment training reimbursement agreement. If the agreement is not satisfied, reimbursement for the cost of training will be required.
• All applicants must be able to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

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
• 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
• Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP) is a salary incentive which pays up to $130.00 per month (based on college degrees and completion of salary incentive courses)
• $500.00 annual uniform allowance

What This Job Offers

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