Police Officer

About the role

This position is responsible for performing law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Arrests violators of the law;
• Computer checks of property, persons, firearms, stolen equipment or wanted or stolen vehicles;
• Assesses drivers’ ability to operate vehicles;
• Transports mental patients, prisoner or suspect;
• Celebrates felony stops;
• Searches for missing, lost or wanted persons;
• Separates persons involved in domestic disputes;
• Conducts dwelling, building or grounds check;
• Pursues vehicles;
• Detains driver of suspect vehicle;
• Responds to alarm calls;
• Subdues resisting offenders using force where appropriate including deadly force;
• Plans methods for making arrests;
• Makes arrests;
• Searched persons, places and things;
• Performs crowd control activities when necessary.

Essential Job Functions

• Conducts law enforcement investigations including, but not limited to, the following: records identifying marks on vehicles, firearms and other objects; prepares, reviews and distributes BOLO reports of wanted notices; coordinates activities at crash, crime or investigation scenes; searches buildings or grounds for suspects; establishes identity of suspects; selects methods for conducting searches; collects crime scene evidence; transports evidence or property; protects or secures the crime scene; identifies person through records or pictures; shows possible offender photos to witnesses or victims; conducts live photo lineups; checks agency records; checks establishments for wanted or missing persons; gathers intelligence on known or suspected offenders; conducts interviews; interviews suspects; takes sworn statements and formal confessions; prepares written or computer generated reports; presents testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court proceedings.

Additional Functions

• Moves abused and battered persons to safe environments;
• Obtains information on injuries to victims and suspects for reports;
• Speaks before public groups;
• Aids and refers mentally ill, indigent, and other persons in need;
• Physically moves persons, vehicles and other property from unsafe locations;
• Administers first-aid to sick and injured persons;
• Administers CPR procedures on appropriate persons;
• Provides security for special functions.

Requirements

• Operates a law enforcement vehicle, computers, radar units, radios, and other electronic and automated equipment;
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in related field preferred; no prior experience required; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Special Qualifications: Possession of Certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Possession of a valid, State of Florida driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances related to law enforcement operations;
• Knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of modern police administration, and law enforcement operations;
• Knowledge of office administration practices, concepts, and automation applications;
• Knowledge of municipal code, directives, and procedures and of city services and operations;
• Knowledge and principles of customer service and telephone etiquette.

Additional Information

Desired Traits: Be a knowledgeable worker; customer focused; one who values and respects others; drives to excel; believes in teamwork and collaboration; believes in continuous learning; demonstrates ethical behavior; and is supportive of change.

Performance Aptitudes: Data Utilization, Human Interaction, Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization, Verbal Aptitude, Mathematical Aptitude, Functional Reasoning, Situational Reasoning.

Work Environment: Tasks are regularly performed with exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.