Police Officer

City of Eustis•Police Department, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Eustis is seeking a trustworthy, responsible individual who, under general supervision, performs general duty police work involving the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Specific assignments are received from a superior officer, however, the employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations.

Requirements

Trustworthy, responsible individual
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
Significant ability to meet and work with the general public and to explain and enforce regulations
Ability to organize and compose written reports
Ability to drive and operate assigned equipment under emergency conditions
Ability to learn laws, rules, guidelines and regulations
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays
Ability to work on-call, if required, including nights, weekends and holidays
High school Diploma or recognized equivalent
Florida State Law Enforcement Certification
Florida Certificate of Police Standards
Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record
Applied knowledge of criminal laws, criminal procedures, court procedures (for Criminal Investigation Division)
Interviewing skills (for Criminal Investigation Division)
Investigative skills (for Criminal Investigation Division)
Specialized skills in dealing with specific crimes such as offenses dealing with children or sexual battery (for Criminal Investigation Division)

Nice To Haves

More extensive education, training, or police experience may be given additional consideration.

Responsibilities

Patrols an assigned area on foot or by car
Answers citizen calls and complaints
Responds to and assists in emergency situations
Searches for and apprehends offenders
Escorts prisoners to county jail and testifies and presents evidence in court
Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons and stolen property
Investigates suspected places of illegal activity
Enforces vehicle parking and driving laws
Administers breathalyzer tests
Responds to the scene of crimes and accidents
Searches for and preserves evidence
Investigates clues
Administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons
Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections
Monitors public establishments for compliance with the law
Escorts funerals and parades
Writes reports and prepares departmental forms
Maintains assigned equipment
Attends training sessions and seminars
Assists with the training of new officers
Assists with natural disaster preparedness and response
Assists the Fire Department with general public control during fire emergencies
Assists with animal control services
Performs other related duties as required
Assumes responsibility for thorough investigation of assigned crimes (Detective)
Examines and processes crime scenes (Detective)
Closely reviews and investigates all evidence (Detective)
Interviews witnesses, suspects, victims, citizens, etc. (Detective)
Performs surveillance (Detective)
Thoroughly reviews, analyzes and interprets all information (Detective)
Thoroughly writes and submits criminal reports, arrest affidavits, probable cause affidavits, search warrants, etc. (Detective)
Provides support to the State Attorney's Office, Sheriff's Department and other local law enforcement agencies, etc. (Detective)
Responds to calls requiring the use of a trained canine (K-9 Officer)
Utilizes trained canine in narcotics detection (K-9 Officer)
Assumes responsibility for safely securing the canine during assigned shifts (K-9 Officer)
Cares, feeds and provides for the health and welfare of the canine (K-9 Officer)
Maintains order, discipline and safety during campus activities, extracurricular activities, etc. (School Resource Officer)
Counsels, provides guidance and serves as mediator between students, parents and teachers (School Resource Officer)
Explains and interprets the law to students, parents, teachers, etc. (School Resource Officer)
Performs public relations function between the city, school and community (School Resource Officer)
Ensures school security by checking students, classrooms, restrooms, etc. (School Resource Officer)
Takes students into custody for violations of the law (School Resource Officer)
Searches for truants (School Resource Officer)
Provides support to social workers and counselors (School Resource Officer)
Provides educational programs, as needed, etc. (School Resource Officer)