Police Officer Recruit Sponsorship

About the role

The City of Apopka is seeking a Police Officer Cadet to join their team. The position offers city-sponsored law enforcement training academy attendance.

Responsibilities

• Qualified to attend a law enforcement training academy.
• Currently attending a law enforcement training academy and applying for employment by the City as a police officer after successful completion.
• Successfully complete all courses in the Basic Recruit Training Program, achieving a score of no less than 80% on all examinations, to include the State Officer Certification Examination.
• Work well both independently and as a team.
• Submit all school receipts to the Chief's SR Executive Assistant in a timely manner for reimbursement.
• Prepare to assume the position of police officer with the City of Apopka upon completion of a law enforcement academy.
• Maintain employment with the City while attending and successfully completing a law enforcement training academy.
• Maintain employment as a sworn Apopka Police Officer for a minimum period of two (2) consecutive years subsequent to completing the law enforcement training academy.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of general social problems and cultural diversity of the public.
• Ability to maintain physical fitness for the successful completion of a law enforcement academy.
• Exhibit truthfulness and integrity at all times, on and off duty.
• Able to follow directions and take orders.
• Ability to operate a computer terminal, telephone, copy and fax machines, and other related office equipment.
• Ability to pass the State law enforcement officer certification exam.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent certification.
• Ability to write and type legibly in English, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Successfully pass background check.
• Ability to successfully complete all law enforcement academy classes and fitness requirements.
• Valid Florida driver's license.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Computer terminal, teletype, telephone, and other related office equipment.
• Firearms, taser, baton and other law enforcement equipment related to the position of police officer.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Intermittently perform extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (50+ pounds).
• Potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, traffic and animals.
• Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life and property.
• Standard body gear and equipment applies in the preservation of life and property, as does special equipment based on assignment including, but not limited to, various types of body armor and safety gear.

Job Location

Attendance is required at the law enforcement academy where enrolled. Occasionally, will also be located at the Apopka Police Department, all City owned buildings/property, parks, grounds and recreation facilities. Any off-site locations and facilities utilized as part of the City's participation or involvement in an event, activity or job assignment. Occasional travel to meetings, conferences, and seminars/training schools will be required as a part of the employee's development and training.

Disclaimer

The City of Apopka reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date and also reserves the right to close the posting prior to the date indicated. Positions will be filled by competitive selection from among categories of qualified and available candidates. It is the policy of the City of Apopka to give first consideration to all employees and other internal applicants prior to considering external (outside) applicants. Applicants should expect a starting salary at the minimum of the pay grade range; applicants with exceptional qualifications and/or experience may be eligible for a rate of pay which is higher than the range minimum upon approval by Administration. Your social security number is requested for the purpose of payroll eligibility verification, processing employment benefits, applicant and employee background checks, and income reporting and will be used solely for those purposes. The City of Apopka participates in E-Verify. Employers are required by federal law to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. We utilize the E-Verify system to process our new hires. We provide information to the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with Information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Apopka is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recognizes a moral, ethical, and legal responsibility to provide fair and equitable consideration of applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, sexual orientation, of other non-job-related factors. As such, the City of Apopka affirms its commitment to a policy not only of nondiscrimination, but also to a process of equal employment opportunity in all departments of City government to ensure that employment is extended to all qualified persons. When requested, the City of Apopka will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We comply with all applicable laws and actively promote fairness and equity in our employment practices.

ADA Statement

The City of Apopka is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.