Police Officer/ Sponsored Cadet

Position Overview

Operations position, which encompasses the day to day law enforcement work of the department. The primary duty shall be the prevention and detection of crime offenses at the street level.

Position Functions

• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations.
• Adhere to the requirements of the department’s Drug Free Workplace Program including non-use of tobacco products during working hours. (DRUG TEST WILL BE REQUIRED)
• Complete and maintain physical fitness as prescribed by department standards. (PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED)
• Participate in Defensive Tactics as required. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - Completion of or enrollment in a State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Basic Law Enforcement Academy. (Must successfully complete the academy prior to date of hire.)
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must not have visible tattoos on the head, face, neck, scalp, below the wrist, or on the hands.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

Supplemental Information

• SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: The selection process for positions in the Altamonte Springs Police Department will include Drug Testing; a Truth Verification Examination/Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA); an in-depth Background Investigation to include a Level 2 nationally fingerprint-based records check; and the CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) Security Clearance process to include approval for controlled access to protected information.
• Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).
• The position is considered at-risk for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.
• Applicants will be requested to answer the following questions: - Are you willing and able to work in any of the following assignments during your career? * Motorcycles * Special Investigations Unit (Narcotics & Vice) * Bicycle Patrol * K-9 * Detectives

Required Questions

• Do you have at least a high school diploma or G.E.D.?
• Have you completed or are you enrolled in a State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Basic Law Enforcement Academy? Must successfully complete the academy prior to date of hire.
• Would you be able to comply with the requirement that visible tattoos are not permitted on the head, face, neck, scalp, below the wrist, or on the hands?
• Do you have a valid driver license? Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Do you have an Associates or Bachelors Degree?
• Do you have previous law enforcement experience?
• Do you have the willingness to adopt AI (Artificial Intelligence) and emerging technologies?
• Are you able to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description?

Employer

City of Altamonte Springs
225 Newburyport Ave
Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32701
407-571-8000
http://www.altamonte.org

Website

http://www.altamonte.org