Police Officer - Atlantic Beach PD

City of Atlantic Beach•Atlantic Beach, FL

About The Position

The Police Officer performs law-enforcement duties and provides services to protect the lives and property of Atlantic Beach residents. The role includes patrolling, investigating crimes, enforcing traffic laws, and ensuring that laws are enforced efficiently, effectively, and professionally. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed through conferences, submitted reports, and results obtained. Officers may patrol by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, horseback, or police vehicle; respond to emergency and service calls; investigate incidents; make arrests; prepare reports and evidence; and testify in court. They also support traffic and crash response, assist other emergency personnel, provide public assistance, and help maintain order at events and public meetings. The position may involve emergency command responsibilities, training new officers, and public outreach. The City describes its community as a coastal city of approximately 14,000 residents and offers competitive compensation, an excellent benefits package, professional development and training opportunities, and opportunities for career advancement. The position is represented by the Coastal Florida Police Benevolent Association and covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The City is under a temporary hiring freeze through November 15, 2026; applications and interviews may continue, but any offer depends on the City Commission lifting the freeze or authorizing an exception.

Requirements

Currently hold law-enforcement certification acceptable to the State of Florida and be eligible to complete Florida training and certification within six months of hire.
Hold the State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicators Certification or be able to obtain it within six months of hire.
Have a valid driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
Know Federal, State, and City laws pertaining to law enforcement, investigation procedures and techniques, department policies and rules, and first aid and CPR.
Have skill in the use of firearms.
Be able to analyze situations quickly and objectively, choose an appropriate course of action, and react quickly and calmly in emergencies.
Be able to interact tactfully, firmly, courteously, and respectfully of others' rights.
Communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and interpret established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned areas by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, horseback, or police vehicle to control traffic, prevent crime, maintain the peace, and check for signs of criminal activity.
Maintain radio contact with headquarters and supervisors, observe suspicious persons or establishments, and report unusual activity.
Respond to 911, emergency, non-emergency, complaint, and service calls; document calls and findings in reports.
Arbitrate disputes, interview complainants and witnesses, arrest suspects, advise suspects of their rights, and transport persons as ordered by the court.
Complete incident, arrest, booking, and related police reports and testify in court as needed.
Assume command in emergency situations when required and determine tactics or strategies affecting the safety and security of people and property.
Prepare and serve warrants; conduct follow-up investigations, surveillance, stakeouts, and searches; seize contraband, stolen property, and other evidence.
Maintain proper recording, storage, maintenance, and accountability of police property and evidence, and report discrepancies to a supervisor.
Respond to motor vehicle crashes, assist emergency personnel, gather information, complete crash reports, support victims, direct traffic, and help clear and reopen roads.
Enforce traffic safety laws, use radar and other detection devices, issue citations and warnings, arrest drivers, and impound vehicles when needed.
Issue parking citations and vehicle repair notices; report malfunctioning signals and damaged or missing traffic signs.
Provide CPR and first aid when necessary; answer public questions and assist motorists with directions, mechanical problems, wreckers, or roadway debris.
Direct or reroute traffic and maintain order at fires, parades, special events, public meetings, crowds, and school crossings.
Inspect patrol vehicles and radar equipment for safety and proper operation and report maintenance issues.
Escort citizens, business owners, or bank officials transporting money or valuables.
Assist the Communications/Dispatch Division as needed and electronically record or search for information in computer systems.
Train new officers when assigned, attend meetings, represent the City, and give presentations to civic groups about law-enforcement functions.
Perform other related duties as required.