Police Officer (Sworn FL LEO or Out of State Officer)
Salary: $70,000.00 – $97,075.00 Annually
Position Summary:
Protects and serves the public. Patrols assigned zone to detect, prevent, and/or deter crime, maintain order, and enforce laws in the City.
Essential Functions:
- Patrols and performs duties in assigned area while driving a motor vehicle; exercising special care in emergency situations.
- Responds to calls for assistance and interviews witnesses/other individuals regarding incidents to maintain order and resolve conflicts.
- Monitors, receives and transmits information via radio, phone and/or computer.
- Loads, unloads and discharges firearms during training and in situations that justify the use of deadly force following Department policy/procedure and statutory requirements.
- Provides a wide range of information and services both verbally and in writing.
- Reads and comprehends rules, regulations, policies, procedures and other documentation to ensure knowledge is acquired and retained regarding law enforcement activities.
- Prepares legible, accurate, complete and timely reports, including sketches in handwritten or computer generated form.
- Conducts physical searches of persons and locations to detect weapons, contraband and/or evidence.
- Testifies in court or legal proceedings.
- Initiates and assists in arresting adult and juvenile offenders when legal elements are met and when in accordance with Department policy/procedure.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or an Associate Degree from an accredited college is preferred.
- Possess a current Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
- Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background check, with no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
- A citizen of the United States.
- Possess a valid Florida driver’s license or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire.
- Be a minimum of nineteen (19) years of age.
- Successfully complete a polygraph.
- Successfully pass a drug screening test.
- Satisfactorily undergo a physical examination.
- A veteran of an armed service of the United States, must have a minimum of a general discharge.