Full Time Police Officer

Salary: $53,320.82 Position Summary: This position is responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of state laws and city ordinances including detection and apprehension of suspected violators. This work involves an element of personal danger and frequent contact with the public under emergency and non-emergency conditions. This officer may be assigned to various types of duty and shift hours in accordance with department needs. The officer is assigned to a superior officer who they will receive work instructions and assignments from. The officer is required to maintain several certificates as required by F.D.L.E. and department needs including Human Diversity, firearms, and C. P. R. training. Requirements Must be a high school graduate or possess a state equivalency diploma. Certificate of Completion of Certificate of Compliance in basic law enforcement training with the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission or must successfully complete academy training to become certified according to state regulations. Be US citizens, by birth or naturalization Be at least 19 years old Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent Pass a background investigation Not have any felony convictions nor disqualifying misdemeanors Possess a valid Florida driver’s license Must have documentation of processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner Must pass the vision, medical, psychological, and fitness evaluations and a polygraph test) Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Have an Honorable Discharge (if a military veteran) from the Armed Forces of the United States (Dishonorable | Bad Conduct | or Other Than Honorable discharges automatically disqualifies a candidate from consideration) #J-18808-Ljbffr