Police Officer - Certified

Responsible for the protection of the public

All police officers hired will start at $34.05/hour $70,824.00/annual rate. We do not offer lateral, year for year, or monetary compensation for prior years of law enforcement service.

Benefits

• RECRUITMENT BONUS: A one-time Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus of up to $5,000 Terms and eligibility can be found under FSS 445.08
• SIGN-ON BONUS: A $5,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to successful applicants. The sign-on incentive bonus is required to be repaid to the city in full, should the candidate leave employment of the city – voluntarily OR involuntarily – within 2 years of the candidates’ original hire date.
• HOUSING STIPEND: $500.00 monthly stipend to be paid to sworn FMPD officers who’s physically occupied, primary residence is located within the Fort Myers City Limits. Contact HR for details
• Sponsorship: The City of Fort Myers is offering sponsorship through the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy to eligible candidates. The city will pay tuition costs for the full law enforcement academy or equivalency of training course.

Perks and Benefits

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• and much more!

Responsibilities and Reporting

• Answer complaints, investigate accidents, make arrests, conduct preliminary investigations, conduct citizen and business contacts, participate in stakeouts and patrol assigned areas
• Testify in court, as needed
• Prepare daily reports, booking reports, vehicle inventory reports, and accident reports, as required
• May be assigned to other duties involving special training
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, state statutes and ordinances
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective internal/external working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing
• Ability to operate necessary equipment, including vehicle, computer, radio, and firearm

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED CERTIFICATION
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must meet the driving requirements as defined in the City of Fort Myers driving policy
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the United States Armed Forces
• Must not have been convicted of any felony
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement
• Must not have been convicted of any act of domestic violence
• Must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude
• Must meet restrictive drug standard
• Must pass physical fitness assessment
• Must submit to a complete background investigation including fingerprint check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation and found to be of good character
• Must meet requirements of periodic in-service training and weaponry qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Balancing – maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching
• Climbing – ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility
• Crawling – moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet
• Crouching – bending body forward by bending leg, spine
• Feeling – perceive attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips
• Fingering – pick, pinch, type, work with fingers rather than hand
• Grasping – apply pressure to object with fingers, palm
• Handling – pick, hold, or work with whole hand
• Lifting – raise objects from lower to higher position, move objects side to side, use upper extremities, back
• Moving – move objects side to side, use upper extremities, back
• Pushing – use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward
• Reaching – extend hands or arms in any direction
• Repetitive Motion – substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers
• Standing – for sustained periods of time
• Stooping – bend body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back
• Talking 1 – express ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely
• Talking 2 – shout to be heard above ambient noise
• Visual Acuity 1 – prepare, analyze data, transcribe, computer terminal, extensive reading
• Visual Acuity 2 – color, depth perception, field of vision
• Visual Acuity 3 – determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures
• Visual Acuity 4 – operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment
• Visual Acuity 5 – close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts
• Walking – on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site
• Work Performed Is Primarily Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Work Environment

• Contact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public
• Occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and potentially dangerous environments
• Occasionally exposed to odors, diseases, chemicals, and excessive noise
• May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays

Supplemental Questionnaire

• Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Background Investigation Consent

• Are you currently a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer?