Police Recruit

City of Pensacola•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

This is an entry-level apprenticeship position in the Police Department for individuals interested in a career in law enforcement. The recruit performs varied law-enforcement-related tasks under departmental rules and regulations and receives assignments from a superior officer, who evaluates performance by reviewing work methods, procedures, and results. Recruits may be required to work shifts. Employees remain on probation for the entire time they hold this classification and may be separated from employment at any time without appeal rights. Applicants must be at least 20 years and 6 months old, be U.S. citizens, meet applicable age, mental, moral, physical, medical, and legal requirements, and have a high school diploma or GED meeting Florida standards. Applicants must enroll in a law enforcement academy as determined by the Chief of Police or designee, or already hold a law enforcement certification from a state other than Florida. Applicants must hold an appropriate driver license and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation for assigned tasks. Employees must be tobacco-free when hired and remain tobacco-free throughout employment. The annual salary range is $47,257.60–$55,218.80, depending on knowledge and experience. Florida-certified law enforcement officers are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school graduation or a GED that meets Florida standards.
Minimum age of 20 years and 6 months.
Ability to meet approved age, mental, moral, physical, medical, and legal requirements for the position.
U.S. citizenship.
Enrollment in a law enforcement academy as determined by the Chief of Police or designee, or an existing law enforcement certification from a state other than Florida.
An appropriate driver license for equipment operated and any license, training, or certification required by law or regulation to complete assigned tasks.
Must be tobacco-free at the time of employment and remain tobacco-free for the duration of employment.
Ability to develop knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures and to understand and comply with departmental policies, rules, and regulations.
Ability to develop knowledge of city geography and the location of important buildings, and to learn first aid methods.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and prepare clear, comprehensive reports.
Ability to deal courteously but firmly with the public, analyze situations, and take quick, effective, and reasonable action with due regard to hazards and circumstances.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Physical strength and agility and good general intelligence.
Established computer skills and the ability to expand those skills quickly.
Solid grasp of grammar.
Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally lifting or moving more than 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Current certification as a Florida law enforcement officer; such applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Patrol a designated area of the city to help preserve law and order and prevent or discover crimes through observation and reporting.
Direct traffic at street intersections and enforce parking regulations.
Respond to calls and complaints involving road obstructions, fire-related traffic control, and other non-criminal incidents.
Conduct non-criminal investigations, interview witnesses, and, when needed, testify in court.
Provide escort services for parades and oversized loads, and provide information and directions to the public.
Provide clerical assistance within the Police Department as needed.
Write traffic citations for parking violations.
Relieve sworn officers of non-police duties within the department.
Attend regular training classes in law enforcement methods and related subjects.
Assist crime scene investigators with evidence processing and errands for crime scene services.
Assist property management with the inventory and handling of police supplies.
Assist with writing reports for non-criminal offenses.