Police Officer I

Salary: $51,958.40 Annually

Position Summary:

The work is performed under the leadership and guidance of the Chief of Police. It is general non-supervisory police work, in the entry-level police officer classification, that protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Essential Functions:

• Available to work rotating shifts.
• Patrol a designated area of the City of Panama City to preserve the peace, prevent and discover criminal acts and enforce traffic regulations.
• Answer calls and complaints involving drunkenness, domestic disputes, fires, thefts, traffic crashes and other felonies and misdemeanors.
• Responsible for being knowledgeable of the crime problem in the assigned work area and developing strategies to combat the problem.
• Administer first aid, make preliminary investigations, identify, protect and collect physical evidence, locate witnesses and make arrests.
• Interview complainants and witnesses to obtain information about crimes.
• Assist in investigative work.
• Testify as a witness in court.
• Patrol school zones and high activity areas when assigned.
• Direct traffic.
• Investigate traffic accidents/incidents.
• Complete assigned paperwork and computer records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Prepare detailed reports.
• Provide general information to the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must be a high school graduate or its equivalent.
• Must have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must be a certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida in accordance with F.S.S. 943.13.
• Must possess a valid Class E state driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving history.
• Must have no convictions for any felony, perjury, false statement, or domestic violence (other arrest histories are reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
• Must have no DUI conviction within five years of application.
• Must have no pending criminal charges.
• Meet all minimum hiring standards to include but not limited to – Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) truth verification, written testing, oral review board, completion of a background investigation and physical ability test, psychological exam, pre-employment physical and firearms qualification.
• Applicants should truthfully complete the questions on the City Employment application.
• Must complete all Field Training requirements.
• Successful completion of a one-year probationary period.
• Must maintain a minimum score of 80% or better on annual evaluations.
• Maintain ability and proficiency to operate department vehicles, assigned firearms and equipment.