B.L.E. POLICE ACADEMY RECRUIT

City of Key West•Key West, FL

2d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The basic responsibility of the Police Officer is service to the public and the protection of life and property through enforcement of the laws and ordinances. Police Officer is designated a “critical” position and SHALL be required to report and remain available for emergency duty in face of an in-coming hurricane or other disaster or declared emergency. This is a Safety Sensitive Position and is subject to the requirements of the Omnibus Transportation Act, effective January 1996.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and speak the English language clearly.
Computer literate.
Able to distinguish and identify colors.
Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions.
Ability to cope with stressful situations and perform calmly.
Ability to cope with long term stress from various aspects of the job.
Skill in calmly and systematically eliciting critical information from individuals who may be injured or highly emotional.
Able to meet physical fitness and agility requirements.
Must be able to engage in foot pursuit of fleeing criminal suspects, possibly in darkness and over obstacles and rough terrain.
Must be able to physically apprehend, subdue, restrain and transport law violators, some of whom may violently resist.
Must be willing and able to use deadly force, if necessary, in accordance with departmental directives and state laws.
Must be able to demonstrate and perform field sobriety tests for possibly intoxicated drivers.
Ability to safely perform emergency driving routine and the transport of prisoners to jail.
Ability to provide first aid or assistance to injured accident victims, direct traffic and conduct traffic accident investigations.
Observe, monitor, investigate and report activities of suspicious persons.
Conduct investigations of crimes, preserve and collect evidence and testify in court regarding these activities.
Maintain certification through training activities including, firearms, baton, defensive tactics, tactical driver training and various other training as specified by the Police Department and state Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Meet the requirements of periodic in-service training in all high liability areas (firearms, self-defense, baton and tactical driving).
Ability to operate authorized semi-automatic handgun, revolver and shotguns designated by the department from a standing, crouch/kneeling and/or prone position with either hand and/or both hands with accuracy. Essentials for this requirement shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: grip, stance, sighting under various lighting conditions, trigger control, body positioning, drawing techniques and loading or unloading.
Skill in operation of motor vehicles.
Ability to operate in a safe and efficient manner while in a law enforcement environment. Essentials for this requirement shall include, but not be limited to the following: ability to sit in standard car seat, use the right foot for operations of the brake pedal, meet vision requirements for a Florida driver license, correctly identify colors of vehicles, use rear view mirrors for safe vehicle operations and ability to utilize standard vehicle emergency equipment such as siren, emergency lights and flashers.
Ability to render physical assistance to victims such as first aid or remove victims from danger.
Ability to perform all functions and meet all requirements of police service, without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals.
Ability to adapt and work other assignments in emergency, personnel shortages or other assignments as the administration deems appropriate.
Successfully complete the Police Applicant Screening process including drug screen and voice stress test.
Will not use any form of tobacco or vaping products in public, while on duty, or while operating police
Graduation from a standard high school or equivalent (GED); college is desirable.
Must meet requirements and standards of the Florida Criminal Justice and Standards and Training Commission as authorized by F.S.S. 943.13
Must be certified, or immediately certifiable (academy completed, and state test passed) as a law enforcement officer in the state of Florida.
Must possess and maintain a valid FLORIDA driver’s license.
Participation in any felony crimes or misdemeanors involving moral turpitude would disqualify the individual under F.S.S. 943.13, even if never arrested for those offenses.
Personal integrity and honesty must be above question when compared to the standards of law.
Must pass oral interviews, psychological test, medical examination, drug screen, voice stress test, credit check, and other testing procedures involved in the hiring process.
Must maintain a working telephone or cellular phone at all times while employed.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas of the City to serve the public as needed, preserve order and prevent or discover the commission of crimes in the community.
Respond to police service requests and evaluate the situations quickly and objectively. Take appropriate actions to resolve the matter in a firm, courteous and tactful manner with respect for the rights of others.
Enforce state statues, traffic laws and City ordinances by apprehending violators, making physical arrests, issuing citations, workings and/or placing charges as appropriate and necessary.
Safely operate assigned patrol car and other vehicles under routine and adverse driving conditions.
Respond safely to traffic accidents and other traffic problems.
Generate offense and incident reports and other related reports in a legible, accurate and timely fashion. Testify in courts of law, State Attorney Investigations, depositions and other legal proceedings.
Read and maintain up-to-date knowledge of departmental directives, bulletins and applicable laws.
Act in civil emergency situations to aid the public with first aid, evacuations by carrying or retrieving victims, and carrying and using emergency equipment in all types of weather.
Act as shift supervisor in directing activities of other police officers, when assigned on a temporary basis.
Provide general traffic direction and escorts for funerals, parades or other community activities.