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City of North Miami
POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$65,193 / year median in Florida
+4% projected growth
Job Description
This is general duty police work consisting of patrolling an assigned area, responding to requests for police service, conducting preliminary investigations and performing other related police duties in accordance with established criteria. A Police Officer is required to exercise initiative and discretion in the performance of his/her duties and will be faced with emergency situations. This work involves an element of personal danger. Enforces the laws and ordinances of the City and all other pertinent laws; Patrols an assigned area during a specific period on foot or in motorized police equipment; Checks doors and windows and examines premises of unoccupied buildings or residences in order to detect any suspicious conditions; Investigates suspicious conditions and complaints and makes arrests of persons who violate laws and ordinances; Accompanies prisoners to headquarters, jail or court and appears in court as arresting officer; Testifies in court as required; Directs traffic and either arrests or issues citations to those who break traffic laws; Checks automobile parking in restricted areas and issues citations when necessary; Responds to fires or accidents in assigned area as directed, gives all possible assistance, and prepares necessary reports; Maintains order in crowds and attends parades, funerals and other public gatherings; Searches for stolen cars and wanted or missing persons; Conducts investigations and enforces City and State laws pertaining to juvenile offenders; Answers criminal complaints and takes necessary corrective action; Gives advice on laws, ordinances and general information to the public; Prepares comprehensive reports of activities for review of superior officers; Performs firstaid and rescue duties. Must provide State of Florida Law Enforcement Certificate (must be submitted at time of application) 2.