Police Officer (Certified)

This position works an assigned shift, performing patrol and traffic enforcement. Responds to emergency and non-emergency radio calls. Detects, investigates and arrests persons involved in crimes. Performs law enforcement, crime prevention, and community-oriented policing activities. Work in this assignment includes use of discretion in deciding course of action in handling difficult and emergency situations without assistance. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service Prepares a variety of reports and records including offense/incident reports and traffic crash reports Interviews victims, witnesses and suspects Arrests violators of the law and prepared cases for filing Enforces State and local laws and ordinances Obtains, collects and processes evidence Conducts preliminary and follow-up investigations Assists other officers in emergency/non-emergency situations Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace Conducts traffic and parking enforcement Responds to calls of a criminal nature Conducts house and business checks Conducts computer inquiries of suspicious persons and all arrestees Testifies in court Apprehends individuals with necessary degree of force Responds to domestic disturbances and neighborhood disputes Provides information, assistance and counseling to the public Conducts field interview and initiates reports of suspicious person and incidents Maintains radio contact with communications Reports identifiable or potential hazards Reacts to on-view situations of a routine, emergency or criminal nature Renders aid and/or assistance to injured or stranded persons, etc Apprises immediate supervisors of any and all unusual hazards and/or activities and occurrences Communicates with supervisory personnel about the status of investigations and activities Secures crime scenes Conducts preliminary surveillance of suspected criminal activity Performs crowd and traffic control duties Attends daily shift briefings as required Maintains issued equipment including assigned vehicle (if applicable)Seeks supervisory approval on all work occurring after normal hours Attends in-service and other designated training classes Maintains uniform and all leather goods to specific standards Performs any other related duties as required A citizen of the United States At least 19 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent, and Successful completion of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Physical Abilities Test (PAT) dated within 6 months prior to final offer of employment Florida Police Officer certification Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with clean driving record by the date of hire Must have no convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or domestic violence Must have no dishonorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation Click Here for information on the Recruitment and Selection Process