Police Officer - Certified

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

• $10,000 Signup Bonus***

• 21 Years of age (candidates may apply 6 months before their 21st birthday)
• United States Citizen
• Certified in the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• A minimum of 54 accredited college credits
• Substitutes:
• Military
  
  Experience:
• Three Years of active military service can substitute for the college credit requirement.
• Police
  
  Experience:
• Three Years of full-time law enforcement experience can substitute for the college credit requirement.
• You can review our minimum requirements with more detail using the following link:
  Police Officer Minimum Requirements

NOTE:

The cost of the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course and the Florida Law Enforcement state exam is the applicant’s responsibility.

Enforces laws and ordinances of the City, County and State. Performs traffic activities, makes arrests and bookings.

Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle. Performs patrol activities, to include pursuing and apprehending subjects, conducting felony stops, conducting teletype checks, controlling disorderly persons, transporting subjects and prisoners, searching for wanted persons, conducting dwelling and ground checks.

Conducts investigations, to include crime scenes, deaths, abuse cases, domestic violence, traffic accidents, animal calls and non police action calls. Collects disposes and secures evidence. Writes reports and processes paperwork.

Responds to rescue calls. Responds to emergency situations, to include controlling riots and directing evacuations. Performs first aid duties.

Performs Other Related Tasks As Required.

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.