Police Officer ; Certified and Non-Certified

General Statement of Job

Performs difficult professional work to protect and serve the citizens through enforcement of city ordinances and state and federal laws, preventing crimes, apprehending criminals, and providing aid and assistance. Work is performed under regular supervision and includes related tasks as required.

• Responds to calls for service for emergencies and non-emergencies;
• Prepares reports, affidavits, and other documentation as required;
• Conducts investigations of calls for service and crime scenes;
• Arrests and processes persons committing felonies/misdemeanors and city code violations;
• Patrols business and residential areas and works with Crime Watch coordinator;
• Enforces laws, investigates accidents, and directs traffic.

• Testifies at depositions and in court;
• Performs first aid and CPR.

Thorough knowledge of federal and state law, municipal ordinances, police department policies and procedures, and geography and demographics of the jurisdiction. Proficient in use of police equipment. Must read, write and speak clearly in English. Must have mental capacity and ability to make deadly force decisions. Must be available to be on call 24 hours a day.

Must have at least one of the following:

• 60 credits of college;
• Two years of military experience with an honorable discharge;
• Two years of prior law enforcement experience;
• Completed certificate program from a vocational or trade school with two years of work history;
• Four years of continuous military reserve time with two years of work history.

Additionally:

• U.S. citizen with no convictions of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude;
• At least 19 years of age;
• Available to be on call 24 hours a day.

• Non-certified officer candidates must attend a Florida Criminal Justice Entry Level Training Program (Police Academy) selected by the department and meet all training center entrance requirements.
• Physical agility test required for all applicants.
• Possession of a valid State of Florida driver’s license with no more than six points for the past three years, obtained before starting work.

• Criminal Background Check;
• Employment Verification;
• Reference Checks;
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check;
• Workers' Compensation;
• Certification/License Verification;
• Credit Check;
• Fingerprinting;
• Polygraph;
• Neighborhood Check;
• Psychological Examination;
• Physical;
• Drug and Alcohol Screen;
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT).