Police Officer Position Available In Lake, Florida

Police Officer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

General duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Work is performed under the supervision of a superior officer.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints; subdue resisting suspects using maneuvers and weapons and resort to the use of hands and feet, and other approved weapons in self-defense. 2. Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols, and mathematical computations. 3. Exercise independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree. 4. Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both the day and night; in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits, in congested traffic,c and in unsafe road conditions caused by factors such as fog, smoke, and rain. 5. Communicate effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. 6. Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects and confidential informers. 7. Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operation which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling up oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers. 8. Load, unload, aim, and fire from a variety of body positions: handguns, shotguns, and other agency firearms under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed in certification standards. 9. Perform searches of people, vehicles, buildings, and large outdoor areas which may involve feeling and detecting objects, walking for long periods of time, detaining people, and stopping suspicious vehicles and persons. 10. Conduct visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time. 11. Engage in law enforcement patrol functions that include such things as working rotating shifts, walking on foot patrol, and physically checking the doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are secure. 12. Effectively communicate with people, including juveniles, by giving information and directions, mediating dispute,s and advising of rights and processes. 13. Demonstrate communication skills in court and other formal settings. 14. Detect and collect evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions. 15. Endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with the hostile views and opinions of suspects and other people encountered in an antagonistic environment. 16. Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas. 17. Process and transport prisoners using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints. 18. Put on and operate a gas mask in situations where chemical munitions are being deployed. 19. Extinguish small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means. 20. Read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits and warrants. 21. Process arrest suspects to include taking their photographs and obtaining a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions. 22. When designated, trains, cares for, and uses a K-9 dog in patrol and other assignments. 23. Patrol areas of the City by: car, on foot, motorcycle, or bicycle. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required.)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS

AND ABILITIES

1. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action to be taken. 2. Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others. 3. Ability to learn the geography of the City and its physical and social characteristics. 4. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. 5. Ability to read, write, and speak effectively. 6. Ability to meet physical requirements and standards. 7. Ability to communicate effectively.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. 2. Completion of the Minimum Standards courses as set forth by the Florida Police Standards Council. (A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

1. Florida Law Enforcement Certification. 2. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License. 3. Minimum age requirement is 21 years.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

Light (up to 15 pounds) to heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
Endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life-threatening situations.
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
Reaching, pulling, pushing, smelling
Climbing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running, driving
Depth perception
Distinguish colors
Acceptable eyesight (20/40 corrected in each eye)
Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Works inside
Works outside in various weather conditions with: noise, fumes, gases, smoke or flames, odors
Slippery surfaces, uneven surfaces, heights, poor lighting
In or with moving objects or vehicles
In hazardous and stressful conditions (Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.) Special Requirements The City Of Tavares is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Drug-Free Workplace and E-Verify Employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be reasonably accommodated. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ Preference offered on initial hire per Florida Statute 295. Selected applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment are subject to a criminal, driver, education and employment background check, drug screen, psychological assessment and medical examination. To apply, a City of Tavares employment application and resume with a minimum of ten (10) years complete work history must be submitted to City of Tavares Human Resources no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date (if mailed, it must be postmarked no later than the closing date). Internal candidates must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request (available in Human Resources, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Minimum qualifications are subject to change pending approval of job description(s). Equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. The City of Tavares reserves the right to fill positions prior to the closing date. All positions are regular full-time unless otherwise noted.