POLICE OFFICER

Job Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area
• Checks doors and windows of business establishments
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws
• Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and of property
• Visits crime scenes and accident locations
• Serves subpoenas and warrants
• Escorts funeral processions
• Transports prisoners to police station and to detention facility
• Testsifies and presents evidence in court
• Affords assistance in directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic and performs school crossing guard duties when necessary
• Investigates suspected illegal activities
• Checks on operation of public places for compliance with laws and ordinances
• Makes assignments of specialized tasks requiring knowledge and background of an experienced police officer

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to observe situations objectively and to report them clearly and completely
• Ability to understand the principles and practices of police work and to understand and enforce laws and ordinances relating to police work
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with associates and the general public
• Background and personal history standards as established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Physical fitness and extreme physical exertion

Education

High School Diploma or Florida approved GED
Completion of minimum standard courses set by Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training commission prior to being certified as a Police Officer or attendance at certified police academy.
Prefer supplemented college credits in a discipline recognized by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retailer Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.