Marine Patrol Police Officer (Certified) Position Available In Miami-Dade, Florida

Marine Patrol Police Officer (Certified) Town of Bay Harbor Islands – 3.3 Bay Harbor Islands, FL Job Details Full-time $34.73 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft Word 7 years Microsoft Excel Heavy lifting Writing skills Mid-level Microsoft Office Computer skills Full Job Description

JOB WORK OBJECTIVE

Under the supervision of the assigned Sergeant, performs marine law enforcement work and protects life and property within the jurisdiction of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands. Normal duties are performed according to established policies and procedures to preserve peace, maintain civil order and prevent crime. A Marine Patrol Officer will enforce and follow all federal laws, state laws and ordinances of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands. In emergencies or unusual circumstances, sound judgment and initiative are required to adopt the best course of action. Work is subject to review through reports and frequent observation by superiors. A Marine Patrol Officer will answer directly to the on-duty supervisor.

Exercises independent judgment and is totally accountable for executing all duties ethically and within the confines of the law and the established policies of the Town of Bay Harbor Islands Police Department. Participates in special unit activities or programs as assigned. Reports to the assigned on-duty supervisor.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities require consistent attention and commitment to the agency’s mission. All assigned duties and tasks are expected to be performed in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. The jobholder must accept the responsibility to support and promote this organization’s mission and comply with its directives. Personal conduct and behavior (on duty as well as off duty) must be such that it does not bring disrepute or unnecessarily endanger the public’s trust or confidence in the agency or its members.

Other essential responsibilities are the ability to recall facts or information; describe persons, things, events; read and comprehend information-consistent with prevailing or accepted standards of the position; prepare written reports/take notes; print/write legibly; apply mathematical skills; operate radio equipment/follow radio procedures; attain and maintain weapons proficiency; and apply listening skills. This position requires a high level of problem-solving ability, self-initiative, and the ability and willingness to work most of the time without direct supervision. Successful performers are those who are capable and willing to make decisions that are consistently in line with the agency’s mission, goals, and objectives.

The duties of the Marine Patrol Officer include but are not limited to: Perform various police and law enforcement activities related to marine patrol and road patrol. Enforces maritime laws, and ordinances and provides high-visibility patrol in the town’s waterways and roadways, investigates boating accidents and related crime scenes, and promotes boating education and safety to the vessel operators in the area. Responding to calls for service, patrolling to deter and detect crime, investigating complaints, citing and/or arresting law violators, following up on pending reports and cases, preparing and/or serving civil processes and arrest warrants, protecting persons and property, securing/protecting prisoners, directing and controlling boat movement, inquiring into records and warrants files, and responding to citizens’ calls for service. When not responding to calls for service, the incumbent is expected to use self-directed work time in an efficient manner by self-initiating work on those tasks identified by supervisory personnel as priorities for this job position. Officers shall also perform such other duties as may be assigned by their superiors.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and initiative.

Ability to make sound decisions in both routine and/or crucial situations with firmness, tact, and impartiality.

Advanced knowledge of writing and reading reports, forms, records, and comparable data where interpretation is required. Ability to carry out detailed and often complicated instructions to deal with problems with multiple variables. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, county, and local laws.

Ability to maintain confidentiality in the performance of departmental duties and investigations.

Advanced knowledge of computer and technical skills i/e: Microsoft word, Excel, Microsoft Office, CAD, and other related systems.

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with town officials and residents. Ability to demonstrate resourcefulness and sound judgment in emergencies.

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other public law enforcement, fire and emergency medical care services, other employees, and the public. Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare and inspect written documents or work products or operate machinery.

Knowledge of the geography of the Town.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The primary responsibility will be marine patrol work in a patrol vessel or police duties on the scene; limited office work is involved. Tasks are performed in outdoor environments. Due to the nature and location of the work environment, tasks include the potential for considerable exposure to disagreeable elements, e.g., heat, humidity, and inclement weather. Some tasks include working with persons in distress, where heightened awareness of surroundings and observance of established safety precautions is essential in preserving life and property. Some tasks include working around moving mechanical parts where physical risks are predictable and/or controllable by observance of standard safety precautions. Work conditions vary by shift. Must be available to work on weekends and evenings. Most tasks are performed outdoors while working from a police cruiser and patrol boat. Few tasks require heavy lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying heavy loads. The incumbent should possess the ability to perceive movement and depth of field, detect smells, discern most colors, however, distinguishing between red, amber, green, and blue is a mandatory requirement, and have manual and finger dexterity. Flexibility is important because of the need frequently to enter and exit vehicles, inspect buildings, climb over and around obstacles, suddenly move out of the way of dangers, etc. Mental alertness is very important because of the need to make fine discriminations and decisions concerning subtle cues of impending danger or to discover inconsistencies in witnesses’ or suspects’ statements, etc. Physical and mental demands may change dramatically within a few seconds and tax the maximum of human endurance.

Therefore, incumbents must maintain a physical and mental state of fitness and readiness that will enable them to handle (with minimal force and often without backup) recurrent contacts and involvements with dangerous and potentially dangerous people, animals and equipment.

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DESCRIPTIONSJob descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified employees are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well constructed job descriptions are an integral part of any effective compensation system. All descriptions have been prepared in an attempt to illustrate the jobs functions and basic duties, in addition to ‘peripheral tasks’ or that could generally be considered “other duties as assigned”. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to illustrate the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. The Town of Bay Harbor Islands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town of Bay Harbor Islands provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.