Police Officer; Sworn FL LEO or Out of State Officer

Starting salary to commence at $70,000 - $75,276 except in extenuating circumstances.

Candidates with 3+ years of LEO experience will start at $75,276 upon obtaining FDLE certification.

Protects and serves the public. Patrols assigned zone to detect, prevent, and/or deter crime, maintain order, and enforce laws in the City.

Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency.

Responsibilities: Responsible for efficient and safe response to police department operations. Responsible in work to assigned Venice Police Department supervisor.

• High school diploma or an Associate Degree from an accredited college is preferred.
• Possess a current Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background check, with no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.

• A citizen of the United States.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire.
• Be a minimum of nineteen (19) years of age.
• Successfully complete a polygraph.
• Successfully pass a drug screening test.
• Satisfactorily undergo a physical examination.
• A veteran of an armed service of the United States, must have a minimum of a general discharge.

Skill Requirements: Knowledge of modern principles, practices and procedures of police work. Ability to work independently of direct supervision and capable of sustaining regular and predictable attendance. Skill driving vehicles and in using firearms in accordance with established guidelines. Ability to prepare clear, concise, comprehensive and timely reports, and maintain records and files. Possess excellent listening, speaking and communication abilities. Skill in apprehending and arresting suspects.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions. Ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other City employees, governmental officials and the general public; maintaining the trust, faith and confidence of supervisory personnel. Ability to properly retain and dispense confidential information. Meet the Florida Police Standards Board criteria.

Possess a valid Florida Driver’s license, free of any serious violations.

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