University Police Officer

Job Description

The Police Officer is responsible for providing professional law enforcement service to the community. The work involves the protection of the public and property, the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal acts or violations, and for maintaining law and order.

• Interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.
• Maintaining integrity, which includes the following: Interacting positively and cooperating with co-workers, responding politely to customers, working as a team member, functioning under intense time pressure and responding in a positive manner to supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, especially Chapters 112 and 119, Florida statutes; Agency General Orders, rules, and regulations.
• Principles, practices, and equipment used in police work, radio codes, signals, and identification numbers.
• Basic lifesaving and first aid techniques; officer safety techniques.
• Skilled in: Communicating with others, both verbally and in writing; the use of Defensive Tactics; the use of police-related equipment; tactical and safe driving; the use of computers and related equipment; interviewing and interrogations; basic criminal investigations and crime scene processing; tactical procedures; conducting standardized Field Sobriety Tasks.
• Ability to: Follow commands and directions from supervisors; read and write English; operate a motor vehicle; handle stress; observe and record events accurately and completely; write technical reports and correspondence; define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; conduct interviews and interrogations; exercise reasonable discretion and judgment; perform CPR and basic lifesaving activities; physically restrain violent persons; lift, drag or otherwise move heavy objects or persons; work in conditions which are disagreeable in regard to exposure to the elements, hazardous materials, or substances.

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of law enforcement experience.
• Successfully completed an additional 360 hours of advanced specialized training approved by the State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• In lieu of a degree, any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

Prior Experience

• Associate degree or higher in criminal justice preferred.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Other Specific Requirements of Law

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• FDLE Basic Law Enforcement Academy certification.

Normal Work Schedule

• Work schedule involves rotating twelve (12) hour shifts or other hours as assigned; includes nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Travel between campus locations may be required.

Target Hiring Salary

$64,500 annually

Application Deadline Date

The position is open until filled; however, review of applications will commence immediately.

Application Process

• In addition to completing the online application, all Applicants are required to upload the following as an attachment to the application (preferably in PDF format): Cover Letter, Resume, List of three references and their names and contact information.
• If any of these three items are not included, you will not be considered for the position.
• References will not be contacted unless you are selected as a finalist for the position.

Diversity Statement

Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.

Employment is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. An appointment is not final until proof is provided.

Florida Poly Benefits Information

• Health benefits are administered through People First, on behalf of the State of Florida, as pre-tax insurance plans.
• The Employee Assistant Program (EAP) provides confidential counseling services to eligible employees and their families.
• Discounts & Perks include: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments

• Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application.
• Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.
• An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.
• Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.
• All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

This position requires a background check, which may include a level II screening as required by the Florida Statute 435.04.