Patrol Officer (Certified)
About The Position
The general duty of a Police Officer is enforcing law and ordinances. This role is responsible for the protection of lives and property, prevention, protection, and investigation of crimes, and maintaining law and order in the community. The position involves an element of personal danger and requires the ability to act without direct supervision in emergencies. Work performance is reviewed through reports, inspections, and observations by the immediate supervisor and the public. At the discretion of the Chief of Police, an officer may also be assigned special duties such as Armorer, Evidence Custodian, Field Training Officer, Grant Writer, Public Information Officer, or Training Coordinator.
Requirements
- Must possess a high school diploma or Florida GED equivalent
- Must meet any other requirements specified in the Florida Statutes for a Police Officer
- Must be 19 years of age or older
- Must possess a valid State of Florida drivers’ license
- Must possess an honorable military discharge if applicant has been service connected
- Must be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen
- Must be in good physical condition and pass a physical examination
- Must pass a drug urinalysis test
- Must undergo and pass a polygraph and psychological examination
- Must not have been convicted of a felony
- Must endure a personal, professional, and moral background investigation to determine honesty, maturity, and dependability
- Must be available to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day
- Must possess a Police Standards and Training Minimum Certification or be eligible for waiver until the next Police Academy Minimum Standard course is held
- Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices regarding police work, laws, and ordinances, and first aid methods
- Proficient in the use of police equipment
- Ability to read, write and speak clearly in English
- Ability to observe situations and persons analytically and objectively
- Ability to report and record situations clearly and completely
- Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department members, City employees, and the general public
Responsibilities
- Enforcing law and ordinances
- Protecting lives and property
- Preventing, protecting, and investigating crimes
- Maintaining law and order in the community
- Responding to calls for police service
- Responding to and processing scenes of crimes and accidents
- Searching for and apprehending violators
- Conducting proactive patrol activities and business checks
- Investigating crimes, wanted and missing persons, and property
- Investigating places and persons suspected of being engaged in illegal activity
- Arresting suspects of criminal violations and escorting arrestee(s) to the police department and/or jail
- Drafting specific charges against arrestee(s)
- Testifying and presenting evidence in court
- Investigating unusual crowds of people
- Directing traffic at crowd scenes and on streets of the City
- Enforcing traffic laws and giving information concerning location of streets, routes, and buildings
- Enforcing vehicle parking and operating laws
- Controlling pedestrians and driver compliance with safety laws
- Completing all required reports, paperwork, etc. in an orderly and timely manner
- Performing general maintenance and upkeep of the Police Department
- Performing other non-essential duties as required
- May be assigned duties as Armorer, Evidence Custodian, Extra-Duty Coordinator, Field Training Coordinator (FTC), Field Training Officer (FTO), Grant Writer, Personnel Selection Coordinator, Public Information Officer (PIO), Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC) and/or Training Coordinator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
