Certified Police Officer

Wilton Manors, FL
Wilton Manors Police Department

Salary: $68,652.00 – $107,279.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Under direction, performs general duty police work involving crime detection, prevention, and investigation. Employee functions at journey level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of all citizens within the assigned patrol area. Position is accountable for enforcing all laws and responding to various violations and traffic infractions appropriately. Employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations within the scope of established laws, and all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures of the Police Department. Performs related duties, as necessary.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned area on foot or by vehicle, responds to and assists emergency calls, answers citizen complaints and/or general inquiries.
  • Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws, issues and explains citations for violations.
  • Protects the lives and property of all citizens, responds to emergency calls, administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons, provides assistance to stranded motorists.
  • Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons and stolen property, investigates suspected illegal activity, prepares depositions, testifies and presents evidence in court.
  • Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals, and prisoners to county jail and court hearings.
  • Investigates crime scenes and accidents, administers breathalyzer tests, administers polygraph tests, searches for and preserves evidence.
  • Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections, escorts funerals and parades, assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response, directs evacuation traffic.
  • Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts, solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.
  • Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic, and parking regulations, etc.
  • Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms, maintains logs, completes forms, prepares speed reports.
  • Attends training sessions and seminars as directed, assists with the training of new officers.
  • Performs related work as directed.

Requirements:

  • Must be a citizen of the United States and be age 19 or older
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Florida State Law Enforcement Certification
  • Possess and maintain valid Florida Driver’s License