Police Officer (Certified)

About the role

The City of Boynton Beach's Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement and trust. They serve a highly diverse and multicultural community with an estimated population of approximately 75,000 residents.

Responsibilities

• Patrol an assigned area
• Respond to emergency calls
• Resolve conflicts
• Engage in community policing and community relations
• Investigate crimes
• Render medical assistance
• Write reports (using, software, computers, portable technology devices, and mobile data computers)
• Handle crises or stressful situations, which may involve juveniles, the elderly, or the disabled
• Testify in court
• Enforce Florida State laws and City Ordinances

Requirements

• United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized)
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification (or equivalent)
• At least 19 years of age at time of application
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Successfully complete hiring process assessments
• One year of full-time, independent law enforcement experience within the past eight years (for out-of-state or federally certified candidates)

Qualifications

• Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances
• Knowledge of the City of Boynton Beach's geography, physical, cultural, and social characteristics
• Basic first aid methods, Stop the Bleed, and Mental Health First Aid
• Read and comprehend police-related technical and legal information
• Document incidents and actions accurately, completely, and legibly using standard forms; must also document using computer software/programs
• Communicate effectively using both spoken (in English) and non-verbal methods
• Visually scan a scene for potential hazards, weapons, or evidence of a threat
• Willingness to challenge or confront people when necessary and justified
• Evaluate and choose between conflicting alternatives with partial or incomplete information
• Apply prior experience and knowledge to assess a specific situation
• Take immediate action in an emergency or evolving situation
• Adapt own actions to rapidly changing conditions based on the nature of the situation
• Observe, remember, and identify what is unique about individuals, vehicles, or property
• Safely operate an emergency vehicle while under various road and weather conditions
• Safety and effectively use standard issued police equipment and tools
• Establish control of a situation through oral commands, body language, and demeanor
• Recognize and appropriately respond to citizen needs
• Show compassion, emotional support, and empathy for others
• Explain and educate others regarding standards of acceptable and unacceptable behavior using plain, non-offensive language
• Accept responsibility for own actions
• Work harmoniously with people and agencies, who you do not have control over, to achieve a common goal
• Complete tasks with specified level of detail and accuracy
• Maintain the level of physical conditioning, fitness, and endurance needed to perform essential duties
• Maintain control of emotional reactions and impulses while taking charge of or handling a disagreeable or dangerous situation
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in the pursuit of suspects and/or in crime scene investigations
• Stand, walk, or run in the apprehension of suspects
• Lift, carry, push or pull persons, vehicles, or property
• Communicate and interact courteously and effectively with the public in all situations in which you are representing the City

Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics

• Read and comprehend police-related technical and legal information
• Document incidents and actions accurately, completely, and legibly using standard forms; must also document using computer software/programs
• Communicate effectively using both spoken (in English) and non-verbal methods
• Visually scan a scene for potential hazards, weapons, or evidence of a threat
• Willingness to challenge or confront people when necessary and justified
• Evaluate and choose between conflicting alternatives with partial or incomplete information
• Apply prior experience and knowledge to assess a specific situation
• Take immediate action in an emergency or evolving situation
• Adapt own actions to rapidly changing conditions based on the nature of the situation
• Observe, remember, and identify what is unique about individuals, vehicles, or property
• Safely operate an emergency vehicle while under various road and weather conditions
• Safety and effectively use standard issued police equipment and tools
• Establish control of a situation through oral commands, body language, and demeanor
• Recognize and appropriately respond to citizen needs
• Show compassion, emotional support, and empathy for others
• Explain and educate others regarding standards of acceptable and unacceptable behavior using plain, non-offensive language
• Accept responsibility for own actions
• Work harmoniously with people and agencies, who you do not have control over, to achieve a common goal
• Complete tasks with specified level of detail and accuracy
• Maintain the level of physical conditioning, fitness, and endurance needed to perform essential duties
• Maintain control of emotional reactions and impulses while taking charge of or handling a disagreeable or dangerous situation
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in the pursuit of suspects and/or in crime scene investigations
• Stand, walk, or run in the apprehension of suspects
• Lift, carry, push or pull persons, vehicles, or property
• Communicate and interact courteously and effectively with the public in all situations in which you are representing the City

Benefits

• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Care Plan
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• City Pension Plan
• Short Term Disability and other Supplemental Plans
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 457 Savings Plan (three options)
• Flexible Spending Account
• Direct Deposit
• Pre-Paid Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Credit Union
• Tax Deferred 125 Premium Plan

Pay

Starting Annualized Salary: Police Officer (Certified): $76,650.00*

Schedule

Full-time position.