Police Officer Position Available In Orange, Florida

Police Officer

TOWN OF OAKLAND – 2.2

Oakland, FL Job Details Full-time $55,000 a year 3 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level High school diploma or GED Transcription Driver’s License Proofreading Full Job Description The position enforces state laws, traffic laws, and ordinances within Town limits while performing patrol activities. The position conducts investigations, makes arrests, issues citations, conducts property checks and performs community policing activities. Reports to sergeant or corporal.

NATURE OF WORK

The employee solves a variety of problems in situations where only limited standardization exists; writes standard documentation using established formats, or document work performed, actions taken or results by writing one or two brief sentences; interviews or discusses detailed information, frequently involving citizen problems or complaints. The employee has daily contact with other Department employees, employees in other departments, employees in other organizations, and the public. The planning and scheduling is limited where some planning of the employee’s own activities is required. Work involves moderately complex, relatively standardized tasks, processes and operations following established laws and procedures. Work is assigned by a supervisor who provides general direction in following established practices and clear-cut policies. Errors in work are detected within the office/work areas in which they occur, possibly affecting the work of others, and requiring expenditure of time to correct.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed. The personal characteristics required of all employees, such as honesty, integrity, and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. The essential functions identified for this job are: Detects and prevents crime through proactive policing measures while enforcing state laws and local ordinances. Interacts with citizens to maintain an effective community policing program. Provides services during community events such as traffic and crowd control; provides emergency services during power line failure or water main breaks. Performs such enforcement activities, as conducting investigations, making arrests, issue citations, conducting property checks, completing required reports, and testifying in court as required. Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.

KNOWLEDGE

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ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of some of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Equipment:

The employee uses a variety of office and computer equipment and related software. The employee uses and operates a variety of equipment related directly to the police profession and work responsibilities. The employee operates a vehicle.

Critical Skills/ Expertise:

All employees must possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks. The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful, courteous, and professional image when engaged in any activity with the pubic; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters and in accordance with policies; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues. Critical skills/expertise identified for this job include: Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures and the ability to comply with them in the performance of job responsibilities. Knowledge of state laws, traffic laws, and Town ordinances and the ability to apply this knowledge when conducting traffic stops and traffic control activities as well as performing such enforcement activities and hours of construction for residential areas or businesses. Ability to perform a variety of police related activities while following established policies, procedures, and professional standards, included is radar operation during traffic control, bicycle patrol during special events for crowd control and conducting sex crime investigations. The ability to communicate with citizens while performing enforcement and patrol activities, and community policing, as well as developing necessary reports. Ability to apprehend, arrest and maintain custody of criminal suspects during the arresting process.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following describe the physical effort and/or risk required to do the job.

Work Position:

Standing App. 10% Walking 30% Sitting 50%

Body Movements:

Lifting 4060 lbs. Lifting frequency Some Bending Frequent Pushing and/or pulling loads Some Reaching overhead Some Kneeling Some Crawling None Climbing ladders None The following describes the kinds of mental stress and visual effort that is required to do the job. Typing/CRT Very Frequent Attention to detail Very Frequent Monitoring equipment Frequent Detailed inspection Frequent Transcription/proofreading Very Frequent

EDUCATION

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CERTIFICATION

Education:

Have a high school diploma or its equivalent

Licenses & Certifications:

Hold a current police certification in the state of Florida Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license Be able to pass a written examination Be able to pass a Physical Agilities Test Be able to pass a psychological examination and polygraph Be able to pass a drug panel test Be able to pass FDLE required medical evaluation physical Be able to pass a thorough background investigation

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Adverse conditions exposure to: Temperature Extremes Frequent Dangerous Equipment Very Frequent Chemicals Some Noise Some Noxious odors/fumes Some Other physical effort/risk:

Information:

hazards in making arrests Some

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS

This is a fulltime position. Typically, work schedule: 84 hours biweekly May work extended hours (generally with advanced notice given) Occasional disaster work required.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests will be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements for the job change. By signing below, I am indicating I have read and concur with the above description which I am applying for/currently hold. As an equal opportunity employer, the Town of Oakland will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential junctions of the job. Requests for accommodations may be directed to the Town’s Human Resources department or to any manager or supervisor. About

TOWN OF OAKLAND A

day spent in the Town of Oakland will take you back in time to the old, quaint Florida of yesterday – even as new residents begin to discover what just a few have known for generations. Due to growth in Orange County, maintaining Oakland’s small-town character as “Nestled Among the Oaks” has been one of its most difficult challenges – and greatest accomplishments. While new homes have been built in Oakland over the last several years, Oakland remains a quaint, unhurried community not unlike it was in 1887, when the town was incorporated. Tree-lined roads are nostalgic reminders of an era when life was simple, and everyone knew their neighbors.