Police Officer

City of Apopka•Apopka, FL

11d

About The Position

The following is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed, skills and expertise required, equipment used, and special requirements and conditions. The omission of specific duties, skills, etc., does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS The tasks listed below represent most of the time spent working in this position. Supervisor may assign additional tasks within the scope of this classification as necessary. Work any post, assignment, or shift to support the 24- hour per day, 7- day a week operation. This includes nights, weekends, and holidays; and when the need arises, adjust their schedule to accomplish a mission or operational need. Effectively perform duties on a routine basis where at any time the employee may need to respond to calls involving stressful, traumatic, dangerous, and unpredictable situations. Detect, deter, investigate, and stop criminal activity. This includes: Patrolling assigned area via vehicle, bicycle, ATV, or on foot. Using verbal persuasion to encourage compliance. Performing crowd/riot control. Conducting surveillance. Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects. Identifying and collecting/seizing evidence, property, and contraband. Detaining, searching, arresting, and transporting potentially violent suspects. Applying sound judgement to respond with a level of force appropriate to the situation at hand. Potentially using lethal and non-lethal equipment. Operating a vehicle at high speeds, in pursuits or emergencies, in a variety of traffic and weather conditions. Perform routine security checks of businesses or locations of specific or special concern. Monitor and enforce traffic activity. This includes: Observing traffic. Identifying, citing, arresting, and booking violators. Conducting traffic stops and roadside sobriety tests. Directing traffic. Securing, managing, and investigating traffic accident scenes and hazardous roadway conditions. Issuing traffic citations or warning to violators of traffic laws. Protect, serve, and earn the trust and respect of the community. This includes: Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude at all times. Resolving disputes and disturbances. Working with the community and community groups to reduce crime. Addressing community concerns. Interacting with, assisting, and possibly transporting incapacitated persons, vulnerable persons, or persons in need of emergency assistance. Functioning as a first responder in all regards, including providing lifesaving support, such as first aid or CPR, when necessary. Make an arrest, including the ability to physically handcuff a suspect. Investigates felonies and ascertains probable cause in compliance with federal, state and local laws an ordinance for the arrest of felons or issuance of warrants to perpetrators of felonies. Investigates misdemeanors and ascertains probable cause in adherence to federal, state, and local laws and ordinances for the arrest of misdemeanors or issuance of court summons for perpetrators of misdemeanors. Remains abreast of all federal and state laws and ordinances of the City of Apopka.

Requirements

Must possess a working knowledge of federal and state statutes (criminal laws), traffic laws, and applicable local laws and ordinances; rules of evidence and laws governing custody of persons; investigative and crime prevention methods; City and department rules, regulations, and policies; the geography of the city and the location of important buildings.
Knowledge of legal rights of accused persons and law enforcement.
Knowledge of general social problems and cultural diversity of the public
Knowledge of modern police methods, practices, and procedures.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Ability to remain courteous and professional in the performance of duties under stressful conditions.
Able to analyze problems that arise on the job and recommend solutions.
Able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and provide complete details in all criminal and civil investigations.
Ability to make mathematical computations accurately.
Ability to maintain physical fitness for the performance of duty. (Additional requirements may be mandatory for participating in units such as K-9, Bike, SWAT, etc., where more physical activities or extreme working conditions are necessary to perform their functions).
Ability to operate a computer terminal, teletype, telephone, typewriters, copy and fax machines, and other related office equipment.
High school diploma or recognized equivalent certification
Certification from the Police Standards and Training Commission.
Successful completion of the Field Training Program
Valid Florida driver's license.
Successful completion and maintenance of proficiency with firearms

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts Degree of an Associate of Science Degree is preferred

Responsibilities

Work any post, assignment, or shift to support the 24- hour per day, 7- day a week operation.
Effectively perform duties on a routine basis where at any time the employee may need to respond to calls involving stressful, traumatic, dangerous, and unpredictable situations.
Detect, deter, investigate, and stop criminal activity.
Patrolling assigned area via vehicle, bicycle, ATV, or on foot.
Using verbal persuasion to encourage compliance.
Performing crowd/riot control.
Conducting surveillance.
Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.
Identifying and collecting/seizing evidence, property, and contraband.
Detaining, searching, arresting, and transporting potentially violent suspects.
Applying sound judgement to respond with a level of force appropriate to the situation at hand.
Potentially using lethal and non-lethal equipment.
Operating a vehicle at high speeds, in pursuits or emergencies, in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
Perform routine security checks of businesses or locations of specific or special concern.
Monitor and enforce traffic activity.
Observing traffic.
Identifying, citing, arresting, and booking violators.
Conducting traffic stops and roadside sobriety tests.
Directing traffic.
Securing, managing, and investigating traffic accident scenes and hazardous roadway conditions.
Issuing traffic citations or warning to violators of traffic laws.
Protect, serve, and earn the trust and respect of the community.
Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
Resolving disputes and disturbances.
Working with the community and community groups to reduce crime.
Addressing community concerns.
Interacting with, assisting, and possibly transporting incapacitated persons, vulnerable persons, or persons in need of emergency assistance.
Functioning as a first responder in all regards, including providing lifesaving support, such as first aid or CPR, when necessary.
Make an arrest, including the ability to physically handcuff a suspect.
Investigates felonies and ascertains probable cause in compliance with federal, state and local laws an ordinance for the arrest of felons or issuance of warrants to perpetrators of felonies.
Investigates misdemeanors and ascertains probable cause in adherence to federal, state, and local laws and ordinances for the arrest of misdemeanors or issuance of court summons for perpetrators of misdemeanors.
Remains abreast of all federal and state laws and ordinances of the City of Apopka.