Police Officer

About the role

This position is responsible for actively enforcing and upholding federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, as well as protecting life and property.

Responsibilities

• Proactively patrols the city to detect, deter, and neutralize criminal activity and traffic violations.
• Responds to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults/batteries, burglaries, robberies, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, verbal and physical altercations, stranded or disabled motorists, alarms, trespasses, and public service duties.
• Responsible for the preliminary investigation into traffic accidents and other incidents, which could include interviewing suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, conducting follow-ups, and making lawful arrests.
• Apprehends, arrests, processes, and transports offenders.
• Provides assistance and backup support to fellow officers, as well as providing mutual aid to other agencies and emergency service providers.
• Provides traffic control and direction as needed for special occasions such as parades, funerals, concerts, holiday celebrations, school crossings, and other events.
• Testifies and assists in judicial proceedings as necessary.
• Interacts with the public by providing community policing.
• Completes all required reports and forms in a timely manner.
• Maintains assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, and equipment.
• Participates in the training and mentoring of less-experienced personnel.
• Participates in specialized teams and task forces such as, Tactical Response Team, Traffic Homicide Investigation, Field Training Officer, Canine, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Firearms, and more.
• Performs related duties.

Requirements

No prior experience required.

• Ability to read, write, and perform mathematical calculations at a level associated with a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate Florida State Officer Certification.
• The ability to follow instruction with an attention to detail.
• Absolutely must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA).
• Absolutely must pass a psychological exam administered by a certified doctor.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, constitutional rights, criminal and traffic codes, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the streets, businesses, and neighborhoods within the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge in basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge and proficiency in operating and understanding police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Knowledge in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in restraining and or lawfully arresting persons without causing physical harm.
• Knowledge and skill in oral and written communication.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, constitutional rights, criminal and traffic codes, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the streets, businesses, and neighborhoods within the city.
• Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
• Knowledge in basic computer literacy.
• Knowledge and proficiency in operating and understanding police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
• Knowledge in operating radios and communications equipment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in restraining and or lawfully arresting persons without causing physical harm.
• Knowledge and skill in oral and written communication.