Police Officer

Ocoee, FL
Ocoee Police Department

Salary: $63,993.49 Annually

Essential Functions:

  • Patrols assigned area on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or in police vehicle to control traffic, prevent crime or disturbance of peace, and arrest violators.
  • Maintains radio contact with headquarters and supervisor via two-way radio; notes suspicious persons and establishments and reports unusual activity to supervisor.
  • Responds to calls involving criminal violations; secures scene to restore peace and protect evidence; calls for back-up assistance as needed.
  • Interviews complainants, witnesses, and/or informants to obtain facts relevant to the incident/case.
  • Conducts searches of persons and/or property to obtain weapons, illegal drugs, stolen property and other evidence; seizes contraband and stolen property.
  • Advises suspects of their legal rights; conducts interrogations; warns and/or arrests persons in violation of the law; may be required to use force in the apprehension of suspects.
  • Completes field incident, arrest, booking and related police reports in accordance with departmental policy and state statutes; testifies in court as needed.
  • Conducts routine follow-up investigations as assigned; conducts stakeouts, surveillances, and searches of persons/property to collect evidence; may collect prints and other evidence at scenes.
  • Directs and reroutes traffic around fires, accidents, parades, special events, or other disruption; disperses and controls crowds; secures scene to protect victims and property.
  • Provides first aid and calls for medical assistance.
  • Issues traffic summonses and warnings, parking citations, and vehicle repair notices as needed.
  • Gives general information to citizens concerning the location of streets, routes, and buildings.
  • Gives talks before school and community groups on juvenile delinquency, crime prevention, and police policy and operations.
  • Assists in the training of departmental personnel and in the analysis of statistical and other data pertaining to police operations.
  • May be assigned to specific section within department requiring the performance of specialized duties, e.g., recruitment, training, evidence, operations, analysis, public relations, legal research.
  • Performs related duties as directed when such duties are logical/appropriate assignment to position.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • United States Citizenship and at least 21 years of age.
  • Possession of a State of Florida Police Standards and Training Certificate and a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Preferred qualifications: Associate’s degree from an Accredited College or 60 equivalent semester hours, preferably in a Law Enforcement related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.