Law Enforcement Officer

Law Enforcement Officer -

Position Summary:

Capitol Police was created for the purpose of serving as a specially trained and highly effective law enforcement agency serving the safety and security needs of both the legislative and executive branches of state government. Possible assignments and career opportunities include:
Uniform Patrol providing 24/7 coverage;
Directed Patrol Unit (Bicycle Patrols / Community Policing / Crime Prevention);
Drone Operations;
Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit; EOD K-9 Unit;
Honor Guard;
Investigations Unit;
Special Operations Team (SOT);
Promotional Opportunities (Sergeant / Investigator / Lieutenant / Captain); and Protective Operations Detail (POS).

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties include:
Maintaining protection of the Capitol Complex;
Responding to complaints relating to criminal activity or security threats within the Capitol Complex and within the responsibility of the department pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes;
Enforcing Florida Statutes as they relate to the security and protection of the Capitol Complex;
Complying with and maintaining knowledge of all departmental policies and standard operation procedures;
Projecting a professional demeanor while performing assigned duties;
Maintaining communications via radio while on duty;
Attending in-service and specialized training; and Conducting other assignments as required.

Requirements:
To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. United States citizen;
High school graduate or equivalent;
Minimum of 19 years old;
Possess a valid driver license;
Not convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement;
No dishonorable discharge from any of the United States Armed Forces;
Be of good moral character; and Have passed a physical examination by a licensed medical specialist, approved in Rule 11B-27.002(1)(d), F.A.C. Required Certification:
Florida Correctional Officer currently in a Cross-Training Corrections to Law Enforcement training. Applicants meeting this requirement will be considered but will not be processed until the applicant has successfully completed the Cross-Training Corrections to Law Enforcement training and successfully passed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer examination by the closing date of this requisition.

Salary and Benefits :
Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave; HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month; $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more;
Pension and investment retirement plan options;
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts; and State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program. Sworn Salary

Incentives:

Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP) is a salary incentive which pays up to $130.00 per month (based on college degrees and completion of salary incentive courses); and $500.00 annual uniform allowance. A sealed certified copy of your transcript(s) is needed to verify your eligibility for the CJIP Salary Incentive.