Police Officer In Training

Salary: $18.89 Hourly

Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Support Services Division Commander or designee, this position performs a variety of law enforcement and administrative duties in preparation for transfer to a Police Officer position. This class is characterized by continued development of academic and professional knowledge as required by the Basic Police Recruit Training curriculum and the professional requirements of the City of West Melbourne for Police Officers. Duties and hours are varied. Flexibility is required.

Essential Functions:

• Attends the Basic Recruit Training Course as an employee of the West Melbourne Police Department.
• Maintains an academic level which complies with the standards established by the Eastern Florida State College Police Training Facility and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Successfully completes the State Officer Certification Examination for Police Officers administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Writes and completes reports in such quantity, style, and quality as deemed acceptable by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Provides any other function as required by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age, at time of successful completion of the Competency Examination for Police Officers, pursuant to Florida Department of Law Enforcement Guidelines.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America, notwithstanding any law of the State to the contrary.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who after July 1, 1981, pleads Nolo-Contendere to, or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for appointment as a Police Officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Must have passed a physical examination administered by a licensed physician, based upon the specifications as established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Must have good moral character as established by the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as determined by a background investigation.
• Must pass polygraph and psychological examinations and medical assessment and drug screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s Applicants may possess a valid out of state driver’s license and obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment.
• Must attend and successfully complete the Basic Police Recruit Training Course.
• Must successfully complete the Competency Examination for Police officers administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on the initial offering.