Patrol Officer

Position Summary:

Provide law enforcement service inside the corporate limits of New Port Richey, Florida.

Essential Functions:

May perform assigned duties alone or in the presence of a superior officer.
Patrols assigned area in radio car; checks doors, windows and premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect suspicious conditions.
Conducts or assists in investigations of suspicious condition, complaints or criminal activity.
May direct traffic; make arrests, issue violation tickets, warnings, etc. in regard to traffic enforcement.
Maintains order of crowds and attends parades, funerals and other public gatherings.
Prepares and compiles reports and maintains police records.
Gives information concerning the location of streets, routes and buildings; directs traffic at intersections or at emergency scenes.
Conducts tests to determine intoxication.
The intent of this class description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that would be required of classifications given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
Knowledge of the methods and techniques of the proper handling and precautions for classified, confidential, and sensitive information.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
Currently certified as a Florida Law Enforcement Officer in the state of Florida. Florida Driver’s License required.
Minimum age of 21 and must be a citizen of the United States.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License and upon employment the ability to possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License is required.
In good physical and mental health as determined by licensed physicians designated by the City.
Vision requirements of 20/100 uncorrected in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye must be met.
Must have no felony convictions and have no misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, a false statement, or moral turpitude.
Military personnel must have an honorable discharge and supply form DD-214, DD-256 or NGB22 where applicable.
Must successfully complete the application, testing, and background process.
Of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation.
Every New Port Richey employee is required to fill out a Disaster Response Survey and is subject to being required to report to work during a declared disaster.