Police Officer

This is general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Employee is responsible for the protection, detection, and investigation of crime, and for maintaining law and order. Specific assignments are received as a result of calls for police service and from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and regulations. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies and unusual situations.

• Patrols assigned area
• Checks doors and windows of business establishments
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws
• Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and of property
• Visits crime scenes and accident locations
• Searches for and apprehends violators
• Serves subpoenas and warrants
• Escorts funeral processions
• Transports prisoners to police station and detention facilities
• Testifies and presents evidence in court
• Assists in directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic and performs school crossing guard duties when necessary
• Investigates suspected illegal activities
• Checks on operation of public places for compliance with laws and ordinances
• May be assigned special law enforcement-related duties such as community relations and information officer
• May be assigned to perform specialized tasks requiring knowledge and background of an experienced police officer, such as training and dispatching police calls for service.

Education (or equivalent):

• High school diploma or Florida-approved GED
• Completion of minimum standard courses set by Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission prior to being certified as a Police Officer or attendance at a certified police academy
• Preferably supplemented college credits in a discipline recognized by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

Abilities:

• Ability to observe situations objectively and report them clearly and completely
• Ability to understand the principles and practices of police work and to understand and enforce laws and ordinances relating to police work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and the public
• Meet background and personal history standards as established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License
• Requires a high degree of physical fitness and ability to perform extreme physical exertion