Police Officer (Non-Certified)

City of Boynton Beach•Boynton Beach, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION (Funded from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028). The City of Boynton Beach's Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement and trust for the third largest municipality in Palm Beach County with an estimated population of approximately 75,000 residents. Boynton Beach Police Officers serve a highly diverse and multicultural community, which includes African Americans, Hispanics, French Creoles, Indigenous Americans, and Asians among its more than 75,000 residents. Officers carry out these responsibilities by: patrolling an assigned area; responding to emergency calls; resolving conflicts; engaging in community policing and community relations, investigating crimes; rendering medical assistance; writing reports (using, software, computers, portable technology devices, and mobile data computers); handling crises or stressful situations, which may involve juveniles, the elderly, or the disabled; testifying in court; and enforcing Florida State laws and City Ordinances. Officers do this individually and sometimes as a member of a team, under direction of a supervisor. Once Officers have patrol experience they may be eligible to serve as part of a specialized unit (community policing, bicycle patrol, marine/boat patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and others). To accomplish this important work all Police Officers are expected to maintain their physical and mental fitness. All work is performed in accordance with City and Police Department policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests.
Be at least 19 years of age at time of application.
Possess, or be eligible to obtain within seven (7) calendar days of hire, a valid Florida driver's license.
Must possess a valid Florida Department of Law Enforcement's Basic Ability Test certification (CJBATLEO).
Must possess a current and valid Physical Abilities Test (PAT) certification.
Successfully complete any hiring process assessments.
Within the past 3 years (36 months) must NOT have had any of the following: 8 or more points on your driving record, Traffic-related suspension of your driver's license, Revocation of your driver's license, 4 or more moving violations, Conviction or case pending for DUI, DWI, BUI, or Hit and Run, Outstanding traffic warrants or current pending citations (including unpaid traffic fines).
At any time, must NOT have had any of the following: Convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any felony offense, Convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any misdemeanor offense involving perjury, making a false statement, or domestic/family violence (including abuse of any high-risk population: children, elderly, or disabled).
Received less than an Honorable Discharge from any of the U.S. Armed Services.
Must NOT have body art or branding (of any kind) that: Covers your head, neck, or hands. Contains words or images depicting swear words, nudity, gang signs or affiliations, disrespect to any protected class including sexual orientation or sexual identification, or similarly offensive art.
Must NOT currently: Be under criminal investigation or have criminal charges pending.

Nice To Haves

Completed at least sixty (60) college credit hours toward a two (2) year degree or higher from an accredited private or public institution with at least a documented GPA of at least 2.0.
Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
Have at least one year of experience during which you had to establish and maintain a positive and effective relationship with others, i.e. working together as part of a team.
Have fluency in a language other than English, especially languages frequently used by Boynton Beach residents and visitors which include: Spanish, French Creole, Portuguese, Asian/Indo-European languages, and/or American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

Patrolling an assigned area
Responding to emergency calls
Resolving conflicts
Engaging in community policing and community relations
Investigating crimes
Rendering medical assistance
Writing reports (using, software, computers, portable technology devices, and mobile data computers)
Handling crises or stressful situations, which may involve juveniles, the elderly, or the disabled
Testifying in court
Enforcing Florida State laws and City Ordinances
Maintaining physical and mental fitness