Police Officer (Certified)

City of Palm Beach Gardens•Fl 33410, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position works an assigned shift, performing patrol and traffic enforcement. Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls. Detects, investigates and arrests persons involved in crimes. Performs law enforcement, crime prevention, and community-oriented policing activities. Work in this assignment includes use of discretion in deciding course of action in handling difficult and emergency situations without assistance.

Requirements

A citizen of the United States
At least 19 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
Successful completion of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Physical Abilities Test (PAT) dated within 6 months prior to final offer of employment
Florida Police Officer certification
Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with clean driving record by the date of hire
Must have no convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or domestic violence
Must have no dishonorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation

Responsibilities

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service
Prepares a variety of reports and records including offense/incident reports and traffic crash reports
Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects
Arrests violators of the law and prepared cases for filing
Enforces State and local laws and ordinances
Obtains, collects and processes evidence
Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations
Assists other officers in emergency/non-emergency situations
Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace
Conducts traffic and parking enforcement
Responds to calls of a criminal nature
Conducts house and business checks
Conducts computer inquiries of suspicious persons and all arrestees
Testifies in court
Apprehends individuals with necessary degree of force
Responds to domestic disturbances and neighborhood disputes
Provides information, assistance and counseling to the public
Conducts field interview and initiates reports of suspicious person and incidents
Maintains radio contact with communications
Reports identifiable or potential hazards
Reacts to on-view situations of a routine, emergency or criminal nature
Renders aid and/or assistance to injured or stranded persons, etc
Apprises immediate supervisors of any and all unusual hazards and/or activities and occurrences
Communicates with supervisory personnel about the status of investigations and activities
Secures crime scenes
Conducts preliminary surveillance of suspected criminal activity
Performs crowd and traffic control duties
Attends daily shift briefings as required
Maintains issued equipment including assigned vehicle (if applicable)
Seeks supervisory approval on all work occurring after normal hours
Attends in-service and other designated training classes
Maintains uniform and all leather goods to specific standards
Performs any other related duties as required