Police Officer

Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Police Department

Salary: $40.87

Position Summary:

This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property through the enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws. Employees in this classification are involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and maintaining law and order.

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols a designated area either by vehicle or foot patrol; being familiar with the assigned area and the citizens living in the area.
  • Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings.
  • Reports hazards or abandoned vehicles to the appropriate City department.
  • Uses a computer to type reports and other documents.
  • Directs/reroutes traffic around accidents, fire and/or other emergencies and hazards.
  • Maintains assigned equipment and workstation.
  • Effectively interacts and communicates with the public.
  • Applies federal, state and local laws, Department Manual, Policy and Procedures, Patrol Directives, and Legal Bulletins.
  • Effectively participates in court-related processes.
  • Conducts criminal and crash investigations.
  • Secures crash and crime scenes, and the collection and submission of evidence.
  • Conducts interview, interrogation and statement acquisition.
  • Effectively participates in searches, seizures and arrests.
  • Conducts security and escort duties.
  • Renders first aid.
  • Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.
  • Issues warnings or tickets to violators of the law.
  • May be assigned desk officer duties on an assigned shift including maintaining logs and other records, receiving and acting on complaints and requests, facilitating the dispatch of officers to scenes of complaints, disturbances, crimes, and other emergencies.
  • Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.

Requirements:

  • Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • At least one year of work experience (cumulative).
  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States, 19 years old at the time of testing, and able to meet health, physical, psychological and background standards as set forth by the City of Gainesville and the State of Florida.
  • Applicant’s current lifestyle and recent history must be cannabis free for the past twelve (12) months and free of other illicit or illegal drug use for the past thirty-six (36) months.
  • Applicants must have no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral character, perjury, or making false statements; nor after July 1, 1981, have pled guilty or nolo contendre to, or have been found guilty of any such crimes.
  • Applicants have no DUI convictions in the last 7 years preferred.
  • Successful completion of all phases of the training curriculum within one year of appointment is required for continued employment as a police officer by the Gainesville Police Department.
  • Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions and performing tasks in and around heavy traffic. Work requires physical strength and agility. Refer to departmental job requirements for additional information.
  • Applicants must successfully complete a polygraph examination administered by a certified Polygraph Examiner (the primary focus of this component is to assist in determining the accuracy of information provided by the applicant during the selection process).