Police Officer (Sworn FL LEO or Out of State Officer)

Salary: $70,000.00 – $97,075.00 Annually Position Summary: Protects and serves the public. Patrols assigned zone to detect, prevent, and/or deter crime, maintain order, and enforce laws in the City. Certain essential city services are required to be maintained in any civil emergency. Depending upon the type of emergency, any and all employees may be activated as essential employees in the event of an emergency. Essential Functions: Patrols and performs duties in assigned area while driving a motor vehicle; exercising special care in emergency situations. Responds to calls for assistance and interviews witnesses/other individuals regarding incidents to maintain order and resolve conflicts. Monitors, receives and transmits information via radio, phone and/or computer. Loads, unloads and discharges firearms during training and in situations that justify the use of deadly force following Department policy/procedure and statutory requirements. Provides a wide range of information and services both verbally and in writing. Reads and comprehends rules, regulations, policies, procedures and other documentation to ensure knowledge is acquired and retained regarding law enforcement activities. Prepares legible, accurate, complete and timely reports, including sketches in handwritten or computer generated form. Conducts physical searches of persons and locations to detect weapons, contraband and/or evidence. Testifies in court or legal proceedings. Initiates and assists in arresting adult and juvenile offenders when legal elements are met and when in accordance with Department policy/procedure. Requirements: High school diploma or an Associate Degree from an accredited college is preferred. Possess a current Law Enforcement Certificate issued by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background check, with no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. A citizen of the United States. Possess a valid Florida driver’s license or must obtain within thirty (30) days from date of hire. Be a minimum of nineteen (19) years of age. Successfully complete a polygraph. Successfully pass a drug screening test. Satisfactorily undergo a physical examination. A veteran of an armed service of the United States, must have a minimum of a general discharge. #J-18808-Ljbffr