Police Academy - Recruit

City of Bartow • Bartow, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is entry-level law enforcement work for training to become a Police Officer. The primary function of an employee in this classification is to successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Academy Police Officer program and the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission Police Officer State Certification Exam. Upon successfully completing the Police Academy/Criminal Justice Academy and the State Certification Exam, this employee will be promoted to the position of Police Officer with the Bartow Police Department. Performance is reviewed through class work, exams, attendance, participation, and observations by superiors.

Requirements

• Ability to satisfactorily pass Police Academy standards for graduation, pass Florida State Officer Certification Exam and qualify for State certification and promotion to Police Officer.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with training instructors, superiors, fellow employees, classmates and the general public.
• Ability to learn about Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and Police Department policies and regulations.
• Ability to understand and fulfill oral and written instructions.
• Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergencies, objectively analyze the situation and determine and execute the proper course of action.
• Ability to obtain and properly document relevant and accurate information through interview, interrogation, and observation.
• Ability to develop skills in the use and care of firearms and all other equipment used to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer.
• Ability to learn proper law enforcement methods and techniques employed by qualified Police Officers.
• Ability to learn how to present professional testimony in judicial proceedings.
• Ability to handle difficult situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, impartially, and with respect for the rights of others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school or training facility.
• ENROLLED and ACCEPTED into or currently attending a Florida Commission approved Basic Law Enforcement Academy or Correctional Officer Cross-Over Training to Florida Law Enforcement Academy with an academy start date no later than 60 days from the date of application.
• Has met the requirements for the Commission Comparable Compliance Equivalency of Training Program or has been ENROLLED and ACCEPTED into or currently attending the Commission Comparable Compliance, Equivalency of Training Program with an academy start date no later than 60 days from the date of application.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
• Must maintain a valid telephone number.
• Applicants will be required to pass an extensive background investigation, including, but not limited to, a polygraph exam, physical agility test, drug screening examination, physical exam, psychological testing, credit checks, etc., before being offered employment as a Police Academy Recruit.
• Applicant must be currently attending a Florida CJST Police Academy or scheduled to attend within 30 – 60 days prior to being offered employment as a Police Academy Recruit.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to applicants with an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Obtains Criminal Justice Standards and passes State Certification Examination.
• Develops knowledge and proficiency in interpreting Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and Police Department policies and regulations.
• Develops skill and proficiency in the use and care of firearms and all other equipment used to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer.
• Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
• Meets Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) requirements, including moral character (Florida Rule 11B-27.0011).
• Position may be designated as Emergency and Essential by Department Director.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Benefits

• If the applicant becomes physically or mentally unable to safely and satisfactorily complete the training Academy, the City will terminate the payment and forgo further expenditures for training.
• The City may pursue all means and actions, as authorized by law, to obtain reimbursement from all other funds due from him/her to the City.
• Applicant shall reimburse the City on a pro-rata basis for costs of tuition for basic recruit training, other course expenses, and police certification examination if the applicant leaves employment within the first four (4) years of becoming a Police Officer with The City of Bartow.

What This Job Offers

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