Law Enforcement Officer Trainee

About the role

The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) is a full service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing a safe environment for and in partnership with the community, while remaining committed to assisting with personal and professional development of department members, and to the principle of being community minded and service driven. USFPD is organized into various bureaus, divisions, sections, squads, and units. The department is led by a command staff comprised of sworn and non-sworn members of the rank of captain and higher, a communications and records manager, and public information representative; all of whom report to the chief of police through an established chain-of-command.

Responsibilities

• Studies and successfully completes Basic Recruit Academy curriculum which includes but is not limited to Florida law, Evidence handling, Traffic Crash investigations, Mental Health, First Aid, etc.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the following areas: Law enforcement vehicle operations, Criminal Justice firearms, Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics, Dart-firing stun gun, and Criminal Justice physical fitness.
• This position is considered as essential personnel. Essential personnel provide vital support to the University of South Florida and are subject to recall to work when deemed necessary by the Chief of Police/designee.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM: This position must meet the requirements of Chapter 943.13, Florida Statutes FLSB1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree. 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.
• PREFERRED: Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information for Applicants

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 943.16, a trainee who attends such approved training program at the expense of an employing agency must remain in the employment or appointment of such employing agency for a period of not less than 2 years after graduation from the basic recruit training program. If employment or appointment is terminated on the trainee's own initiative within 2 years, he or she shall reimburse the employing agency for the full cost of his or her tuition and other course expenses.

Applicant Guidance: Review all criteria before applying. Prepare to fully disclose background information. Contact USF Police Department Recruiting with questions about eligibility.