Police Officer

Winter Garden, FL
Winter Garden Police Department

This is an operational position which encompasses the day-to-day law enforcement work for the city under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. This position performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities that are primarily service oriented and include dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, traffic, detective, investigative, and other public safety services. Duties are performed in accordance with state statutes and established city/department policies, procedures, guidelines, and ordinances. Officers must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures.

WORK OBJECTIVE

This is an operational position which encompasses the day-to-day law enforcement work for the city under the general supervision of a designated supervisor. This position performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities that are primarily service oriented and include dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, traffic, detective, investigative, and other public safety services. Duties are performed in accordance with state statutes and established city/department policies, procedures, guidelines, and ordinances. Officers must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Conducts routine preventative patrol in designated areas of the city; patrols residential/business areas for detection of violators; initiates contacts with commercial property owners, employees and residents; maintains an open line of communication with the community.
  • Responds to calls for police service; resolves domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents through counseling or referral; settles disputes among neighbors, juveniles and/or gangs; and resolves any and all complaints from citizens of the community.
  • Provides information and/or assistance to the public; answers a wide range of non-police related service calls; informs citizens of available services in the community; promotes crime prevention through community and educational programs; makes presentations to public and local organizations concerning crime prevention and related police matters.
  • Maintains the peace and safety of the community; responds to public disturbances; maintains civil obedience at group functions.
  • Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community; investigates traffic accidents/crashes; provides first aid; enforces traffic laws; conducts DUI investigations; promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety; and reports unsafe road conditions.
  • Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations; performs surveillance; conducts follow-up investigations.
  • Enforces laws and arrests lawbreakers; makes felony and misdemeanor arrests; issues Notices to Appear and traffic citations.
  • Prepares written reports, forms and other documents.
  • Testifies in court proceedings and gives depositions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Be a U.S. citizen.
  • At least 19 years of age.
  • No felony convictions.
  • No misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements.
  • No police record or involvement in any situations involving moral turpitude.
  • Have an Associate Degree (or equivalent number of credit hours) or prior military/police experience.
  • Possess a valid Florida driver license.
  • Good driving record.
  • Ability to work with the general public and fellow employees.
  • No tobacco usage of any kind within the past (1) year.
  • No drug usage within the past three (3) years.
  • Skill in the use of modern computer equipment, police radio, telephones and other office equipment.
  • Successfully pass a written entrance level exam.
  • Successfully pass a physical agility test.
  • Successfully pass a polygraph and psychological exam.
  • Successfully pass the required National Incident Management System (NIMS) classes within 180 days of employment.
  • Reside within thirty-five (35) driven miles of the police station throughout career as determined by MapQuest or Google Maps commencing on the date of employment.