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About the role

The General Purpose of the Position is to learn basic police duties while receiving academy and post-academy training. Employees in this position will enhance their academy training by learning the operational functions of the Police Department, to include: Patrol Division, Detective Division, Patrol Support sections including Records, Property and Evidence, Crime Scene Investigations, and Communications.

Responsibilities

• Gains and maintains knowledge of Police Department procedures.
• Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
• Assists sworn detectives in the investigation of crimes against persons or crimes against property.
• Prepares police/written reports documenting necessary calls for service.
• Processes confidential, sensitive and/or occasionally graphic information from the general public.
• Accurately, quickly, and courteously receives incoming non-emergency telephone calls and extract the maximum amount of essential information in a minimum amount of time.
• Gathers factual information about certain non-emergency incidents and generates appropriate police reports.
• Accurately and quickly utilizes computer-aided dispatch system facilities for nonemergency complaint taking.
• Transfers appropriate calls to the necessary surrounding agencies.
• Operates telephone and dispatch consoles/switchboard and software operating systems.
• Initiates follow-up calls to citizens to receive information concerning non-emergency incidents and/or processes information received via internet applications used by the Department.
• Maintains written and computer logs and records.
• Serves as an information resource to the general public and provides requested information through additional resources.
• Acts as a liaison between the police department and general public.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to enroll as a student at a Law Enforcement Academy approved by the Florida CJS TC and pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Examination within 45 days of completion of the Academy.
• Must be a United States Citizen or possess a resident green card.
• Possession of and ability to provide a Florida Drivers License required.
• On the job training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to understand, retain and follow City rules and regulations and Bradenton Police Department General Orders.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable state laws and municipal ordinances necessary for effective completion of duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies, and the public, as necessitated by the work.
• Ability to efficiently operate the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect the constitutional rights of others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records of activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to react quickly, calmly and appropriately under emergency conditions.
• Ability to complete citizen inquiries effectively while maintaining emotional composure, organization of work, and productivity during periods of high activity.
• Ability to effectively obtain information through interview and observation.
• Ability to obtain accurate, factual information, and distinguish between criminal and civil issues.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed and complex procedures, laws and instructions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and to protect confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to locate and utilize phone numbers, legal references, department procedures and extensive resource information.
• Problem Solving/Analysis. Ability to make quick sound decisions for the proper course of action.

Skills and Physical Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to understand, retain and follow City rules and regulations and Bradenton Police Department General Orders.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable state laws and municipal ordinances necessary for effective completion of duties.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies, and the public, as necessitated by the work.
• Ability to efficiently operate the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect the constitutional rights of others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records of activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to react quickly, calmly and appropriately under emergency conditions.
• Ability to complete citizen inquiries effectively while maintaining emotional composure, organization of work, and productivity during periods of high activity.
• Ability to effectively obtain information through interview and observation.
• Ability to obtain accurate, factual information, and distinguish between criminal and civil issues.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed and complex procedures, laws and instructions.
• Ability to exercise discretion and to protect confidential or sensitive information.
• Ability to locate and utilize phone numbers, legal references, department procedures and extensive resource information.
• Problem Solving/Analysis. Ability to make quick sound decisions for the proper course of action.

Physical Demands

Environmental Conditions: Indoors (in an office environment) and outdoors (in a variety of weather conditions, ranging from cold temperatures to tropical weather and severe storms). Candidates must be able to work closely with others.

Pay

Starting Salary: $18.00/hour