Police Officer

Under general direction, to perform police duties, such as; foot patrol, motorized patrol within the City of Casselberry; to prevent crime; to detect and arrest the perpetrators of crimes; to regulate traffic; to provide public assistance; to perform all additional functions for the rank as prescribed by relevant laws, city ordinances, departmental rules and regulations, orders and directives of the Police Department;

to perform special duties and/or assignments as directed by the Chief of Police in his discretion; to enforce the laws of the State of Florida and the ordinances of the City of Casselberry.

IMPORTANT !! - YOU MUST READ THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE YOUR APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY:

• Patrols assigned zone in a police vehicle.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for police assistance as directed within the City of Casselberry.
• Arrests violators of state laws and city ordinances, as required.
• Directs and regulates traffic within the City.
• Investigates traffic accidents.
• Maintains the public peace.
• Provides general assistance to the public such as: to injured and ill persons, and in public and domestic disturbances.
• Inspects and protects business and residential properties in the nighttime.
• Completes and submits detailed written reports on approved forms on all activities.
• Appears in courts of law to present testimony and evidence in arrest cases.
• Follows safe working practices and has a working knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be expected to work.

• Be at least 19 years of age for law enforcement and correctional probation.
• Be at least 18 years of age for corrections.
• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have earned a high school graduate or equivalent (GED).
• Have not been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United State.
• Have good moral character.
• Have successfully completed the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the respective discipline or completed the Equivalency of Training process.
• Have achieved a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination.
• Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and the FBI.
• Have successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner.

• Qualify in a physical fitness test.
• Qualify in an oral review board.
• Qualify in a CVSA interview/examination.
• Qualify in a physical examination and medical testing administered by the City of Casselberry approved agent prior to employment.
• Qualify in a drug screen test.
• Qualify in a psychological fitness test administered by the City of Casselberry approved agent prior to employment.