Police Officer

Apopka, FL
Apopka Police Department

Salary: $62.736.81-$99.042.43 per year

Position Summary:

The following is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed, skills and expertise required, equipment used, and special requirements and conditions. The omission of specific duties, skills, etc., does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Essential Functions:

  1. Patrolling assigned area via vehicle, bicycle, ATV, or on foot.
  2. Using verbal persuasion to encourage compliance.
  3. Performing crowd/riot control.
  4. Conducting surveillance.
  5. Interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects.
  6. Identifying and collecting/seizing evidence, property, and contraband.
  7. Detaining, searching, arresting, and transporting potentially violent suspects.
  8. Applying sound judgement to respond with a level of force appropriate to the situation at hand.
  9. Potentially using lethal and non-lethal equipment.
  10. Operating a vehicle at high speeds, in pursuits or emergencies, in a variety of traffic and weather conditions.
  11. Perform routine security checks of businesses or locations of specific or special concern.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or recognized equivalent certification
  • Associate of Arts Degree of an Associate of Science Degree is preferred
  • Certification from the Police Standards and Training Commission.
  • Successful completion of the Field Training Program
  • Valid Florida driver’s license.
  • Successful completion and maintenance of proficiency with firearms