Police Officer – Certified

Salary: $34.05/hour $70,824.00/annual

Position Summary:
Responsible for the protection of the public through the enforcement of State laws and City ordinances. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Essential Functions:

• Answer complaints, investigate accidents, make arrests, conduct preliminary investigations, conduct citizen and business contacts, participate in stakeouts and patrol assigned areas.
• Testify in court, as needed.
• Prepare daily reports, booking reports, vehicle inventory reports, and accident reports, as required.
• May be assigned to other duties involving special training.
• This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employee’s physical presence at the workplace
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED
• Mandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be a Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must meet the driving requirements as defined in the City of Fort Myers driving policy
• Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the United States Armed Forces. Additional restrictions apply to no contest pleas in criminal cases.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony
• Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement
• Must not have been convicted of any act of domestic violence
• Never have been charged or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude
• Must meet restrictive drug standard
• Must pass physical fitness assessment
• Must submit to a complete background investigation including fingerprint check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation and found to be of good character
• Have fingerprints on file with the department after the completion of the initial interview
• Submit an affidavit attesting to the compliance of the above standards
• Must meet requirements of periodic in-service training and weaponry qualifications

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.