Police Patrol Officer (Sworn)

Maitland, FL
Maitland Police Department

Salary: $24.93 – $29.91 Hourly

Position Summary:

This position is considered an emergency/disaster position. During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation, which requires that the employee be ready, willing, and able to report to work during emergencies and/or disasters of any kind, notwithstanding any other commitments the employee may have and be able perform emergency services duties, as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Conduct routine preventative patrol in designated areas of the City; patrol residential/ business areas for detection of violators; initiate contacts with commercial property owners, employees, and residents; maintain an open-line of communication within the community.
  • Respond to calls for police service; resolve domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents through counseling or referral; settle disputes among neighbors, juveniles and/or gangs; resolve any and all complaints from citizens of the community.
  • Provide information and/or assistance to the public; answer a wide range of non-police related service calls; inform citizens of available services in the community; promote crime prevention through community and educational programs; make presentations to public and local organizations concerning crime prevention and related police matters.
  • Maintain the peace and safety of the community; respond to public disturbances; maintain civil obedience at group functions.
  • Provide for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community; investigate traffic accidents; provide first aid; enforce traffic violations; conduct DUI investigations; promote vehicular and pedestrian safety; report unsafe road conditions.
  • Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations; perform surveillance; conduct follow-up investigations.
  • Enforce laws and arrest lawbreakers; make felony and misdemeanor arrests; issue Notices to Appear and traffic citations.
  • Prepare written reports, forms, and other documents.
  • Testify in criminal court proceedings; give depositions.
  • Provide support and assistance to other police officers, public safety employees and city employees; assist in the training and development of other employees.
  • Perform community relations activities; clean and maintain department issued equipment and vehicle.

Requirements:

  • U.S. Citizen
  • Minimum age: 21 to apply
  • High School Diploma/GED, which meets state standards; college coursework preferred.
  • Good physical condition.
  • Vision requirements: correctable to 20/20.
  • Good moral character.
  • No felony convictions.
  • No misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury of false statements as outlined in Florida Statutes.
  • No pending criminal charges.
  • Successfully pass polygraph, psychological exam, medical exam, and background investigation.
  • No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military.
  • Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • Possess certifications as required by the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission and any other certificates mandated by State, County, or local Statutes.
  • Must also possess the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 within 30 days of employment and the ICS-100 and ICS-200 within 90 days of employment or from the date of taking the position. There may be additional NIMS required, which will be scheduled by your Supervisor.