Police Officer Recruit
Salary: $54.317.58 per year
Position Summary:
The following is intended only as an illustration of the various types of work performed, skills and expertise required, equipment used, and special requirements and conditions. The omission of specific duties, skills, etc., does not exclude them from the position if they are similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Essential Functions:
- Shall be qualified to attend a law enforcement training academy.
- Will be, or is, currently attending a law enforcement training academy and has applied for employment by the City as a police officer after successful completion thereof.
- Shall successfully complete all courses in the Basic Recruit Training Program, achieving a score of no less than 80% on all examinations, to include the State Officer Certification Examination.
- Must work well both independently and as a team.
- Must submit all school receipts to the Chief’s Executive Assistant in a timely manner, in order to obtain reimbursement.
- Shall be prepared to assume the position of police officer with the City of Apopka upon completion of a law enforcement academy.
- Maintain their employment with the City while attending and successfully completing a law enforcement training academy.
- Maintain employment as a sworn Apopka Police Officer for a minimum period of two (2) consecutive years subsequent to completing the law enforcement training academy.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or recognized equivalent certification.
- Ability to write and type legibly in English, using proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Successfully pass background check.
- Ability to successfully complete all law enforcement academy class and fitness requirements.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.