Police Positions

Police Recruit Sponsored Positions

Department
:
Bradenton Police Department

Compensation
: $21.00/hr

Hours
:
Full-time

Deadline
:
Open until filled

Apply Online
: https://cityofbra

Department/Location
:
Police Department/Patrol Support (Non‑Sworn)

FLSA Status
:
Non‑exempt/Full‑Time

Supervision Exercised
:
None

Supervision Received
:
Police Sergeant and above

The purpose of the non‑sworn Police Trainee is to learn basic police duties while receiving academy and post‑academy training. Employees in this position will enhance their academy training by learning the operational functions of the Police Department, including Patrol Division, Detective Division, Patrol Support sections such as Records, Property and Evidence, Crime Scene Investigations, and Communications. Employees may participate in ride‑along programs to observe patrol operations and tactics in live scenarios, handle calls from the general public regarding non‑emergency police matters, and provide professional, quality service to city residents and the general public.

Additional requests for service may be received in person via the Police Department front desk. Work may include assisting with investigations at the direction of sworn personnel and assisting sworn detectives in the preparation of cases by completing administrative and research functions. Investigative assistance may involve responsibility for the follow‑up investigation of criminal conduct. The duties and responsibilities listed below define a common set of minimum qualifications for positions in this class and may not include all essential job functions.

Work also involves sensitive customer service contact involving extensive verbal communication and listening skills to gather essential factual information.

• Gain and maintain knowledge of Police Department procedures.
• Participate in job‑related training sessions and seminars.
• Assist sworn detectives in the investigation of crimes against persons or property, and prepare written reports documenting necessary calls for service.
• Process confidential, sensitive and occasionally graphic information from the general public.
• Assist the records section with filing.
• Learn procedures for proper property and evidence handling.
• Participate in the ride‑along program to observe patrol operations and procedures.
• Receive incoming non‑emergency telephone calls, extract essential information in a minimum amount of time.
• Gather factual information about certain non‑emergency incidents and generate appropriate police reports.
• Utilize the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system for non‑emergency complaint taking.
• Enter non‑emergency complaints into the CAD system.
• Transfer appropriate calls to surrounding agencies.
• Operate telephone and dispatch consoles/switchboard and associated software.
• Initiate follow‑up calls to citizens to receive information concerning non‑emergency incidents or process information received via internet applications used by the Department.
• Maintain written and computer logs and records.
• Serve as an information resource to the general public and provide requested information through additional resources.
• Act as a liaison between the police department and the general public.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance and perform related work as assigned.

• Knowledge of and ability to understand, retain and follow City rules and regulations and Bradenton Police Department General Orders.
• Considerable knowledge of applicable state laws and municipal ordinances.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies, and the public.
• Efficiently operate the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
• Cope with situations firmly,…