Police Officer Trainee

Police Officer Position

Ensures the safety and wellbeing of citizens within the City of Plant City. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Protects life and property. Performs duties to uphold the US Constitution and the Laws set forth by the State of Florida.

Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

Questions and interviews individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.

Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.

Drives vehicles or patrols specific areas to detect law violators, issues citations, and makes arrests.

Participates or assists in raids and arrests. Apprehends felons.

Collects and records physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs. Secures evidence.

Executes arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.

Prepares report of findings of investigation. Analyzes information gathered by investigation, and report findings and recommendations.

Testifies in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.

Acts as a liaison to an area wide intelligence community.

Investigates minor crimes and major violent crimes.

Investigates other crimes when the case load backs up to include theft, fraud and all property crimes.

Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Florida State Law Enforcement Certification.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by the City's current insurance provider.

A Police Officer must have the ability to perform essential physical tasks at a set standard. The City of Plant City requires potential candidates to meet the listed standards prior to being offered employment.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: The City of Plant City is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the City and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, The City of Plant City provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to, and does not, constitute an offer of employment or a contract for employment or the terms and conditions of employment. The City of Plant City has the right to revise this job description at any time.