Police Officer (Certified)

Miami Gardens, FL
Miami Gardens Police Department

Salary: $50,980.80 – $64,521.60 Annually

Position Summary:

This is a highly responsible position within the City of Miami Gardens that involves networking with the community and the protection of life and property. This is accomplished through patrol work, criminal investigation, community policing, and enforcement of the laws of the State of Florida and the Ordinances of the City of Miami Gardens. Assignments may typically involve routine motor patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, code enforcement, bicycle or foot patrol. Officers receive assignments and instructions from police officers of a higher rank and perform work in accordance with Department policies and standard operating procedures. Participates in special programs and projects as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Responds to emergency or high-risk situations; participates in criminal and other investigations.
  • Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas, checking property for security, maintaining order and public safety, responding to traffic accidents/incidents and issuing citations, serving injunctions and other legal papers, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, interviewing witnesses and victims, assisting crime and accident victims, investigating alarms, processing crime scenes and collecting evidence, and taking statements.
  • Participates in criminal and traffic investigations.
  • Participates in special teams, programs and projects as assigned.
  • Reports all conditions which may affect community safety, including pedestrian and traffic obstacles, hazardous conditions and traffic light problems.
  • Performs various public service duties, including directing traffic at school crossings and during special events, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, providing security at City events and providing traffic control.
  • Provides court testimony as required.
  • Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance. Refers public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
  • Promotes crime prevention and safety theories and practices that can be implemented in communities to deter criminal activity.
  • Plans and/or participates in safety/educational programs and presentations at local businesses, schools, community meetings and events.
  • Promotes favorable public relations and police/community relations through personal contact with community residents, civic organizations, community/government agencies, social agencies, schools and representatives of business or industries.
  • Assists with new officer training as assigned.
  • Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
  • Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
  • Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the City of Miami Gardens.
  • Attends required training and continuing education classes.
  • Rotates to various positions, which may include but are not limited to Detective, Training Officer, DARE Officer, Community Police Officer, Crime Prevention/Community Programs Officer, and K-9 Handler.
  • Prepares and submits various records and reports including incident/accident reports, citations, work orders, daily activity sheets, observation reports, various other logs, reports, and memos.
  • Operates a police vehicle, bicycle and/or motorcycle, police radar, firearms, chemical and impact weapons, restraining devices, two-way radio, camera, and other police-issued equipment, as well as a variety of other equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, telephone, and calculator.
  • Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
  • Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Police
    Chief, other department supervisors and employees, other City personnel, court personnel, attorneys, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency response personnel, medical personnel, community leaders and organizations, suspects, victims, witnesses, and the general public.
  • Performs a wide variety of routine office tasks, including but not limited to compiling data for reports, completing and submitting forms, attending meetings, typing reports and records, copying and filing documents, and answering the telephone.
  • Assists with code enforcement duties as required. Analyzes and investigates code enforcement issues and coordinates effective service delivery including: conducting inspections, determining the existence of violations, and preparing warning notices of violation and citations or other notices involving City codes and ordinances. Interprets technical legal provisions and administrative directives pertaining to code enforcement.
  • Transports prisoners.
  • Removes debris from roadways.
  • Responds to calls regarding dangerous animals.
  • Administers first aid as necessary.
  • Completes duties unique to these positions as assigned and as scheduled.
  • Performs related work as required.

Requirements:

  • Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must possess a current State of Florida Police Certification pursuant to the requirements set forth by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Must possess and maintain, throughout employment, a valid Florida driver’s license.
  • Must be a United States citizen at time of application.