Police Officer

Miami Shores, FL
Miami Shores Police Department

Salary: $31.95 Hourly

Closing Date: 3/14/2025

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant, performs responsible work of a general law enforcement nature with the primary emphasis on overall public safety, the protection of life and property and the routine enforcement of federal, state and local laws. Work includes, but is not limited to, patrolling an assigned area, responding to requests for police service, conducting preliminary investigations, and performing other related duties, as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Proactively patrols Village jurisdictional limits, including roadways, parks, commercial establishments and residential neighborhoods to detect, reduce or deter criminal activity, traffic violations or other nuisance activity; maintain order and public safety; performs commercial and residential security checks;
  • Responds to emergency or high-risk calls for service, including but not limited to in-progress criminal incidents, motor vehicle crashes, fires, drug violations, domestic disturbances, fights, animal complaints, neighbor disputes, roadway and/or environmental hazards; performs crowd and traffic control; renders aid to physically injured persons;
  • Conducts preliminary investigations of various natures, including motor vehicle accidents, missing persons, homicide, robbery, sexual battery, motor vehicle theft and larceny; interviews victims, witnesses and/or suspects, processes crime scenes, collects evidence, etc.;
  • Performs various public service duties; directs traffic at school crossings, provide police escort, assists stranded motorists, provides security at Village events; responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance;
  • Promotes favorable public and police-community relations through personal contact with community residents, civic organizations, government agencies, social agencies, schools, representatives of businesses and/or industries; plans and/or participates in safety and educational programs;
  • Prepares and submits various reports and documents including incident/accident reports, traffic citations, field contacts, memorandums, work orders, observation reports, activity logs and other forms;
  • Prepares incident and accident reports, affidavits, citations, legal documents, memorandums, and other job related forms and documents; testifies in court as to report information and actions taken; utilizes computer to enter and query information, as necessary, in the performance of official duties;
  • Routinely participates in job-related training and courses to maintain skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to perform duties; remains abreast of federal and state laws as well as county and local ordinances of the Village;
  • Performs other duties, as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Be a United States citizen at the time of application;
  • Be at least nineteen (19) years of age at the time of application;
  • Possess, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Florida driver license and have an acceptable driving record;
  • Have never been convicted of a felony;
  • Have never been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
  • Have received an honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalency from a recognized institution; AND
  • Successful completion of the basic skills tests required by the State of Florida to be employed as a law enforcement – Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) or Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) with a passing score, Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) and Swim Test (For Non-Certified officer only).
  • Proof of current certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) and/or Police Officer certification with training from a home or state academy (Certified Officers only).