POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)

Police Officer

Employer: City of Miramar

Salary: $61,662.06 - $100,608.14 Annually

Location: Miramar, FL

Job Type: Public Safety

Department: Police

Job Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer. Only State of Florida certified officers can apply. A Police Officer performs responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Participates in special programs and projects as assigned. Reports to the Sergeant as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum training and experience: Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Certified Police Officers must be a State of Florida Certified Police Officer or have a State of Florida Proof of Comparative Compliance. All others are considered non-certified. Any applicant that fails any portion of the hiring process, once placed on the Civil Service register, is prohibited from re-applying for a period of one year. Essential job functions include responding to emergency or high-risk situations; participating in criminal and other investigations. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas, checking property for security, maintaining order and public safety, responding to traffic accidents/incidents and issuing citations, serving injunctions and other legal papers, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, interviewing witnesses and victims, assisting crime and accident victims, investigating alarms, processing crime scenes and collecting evidence, taking statements, etc. Participates in criminal / traffic investigations. Participates in special teams, programs and projects as assigned. Reports all conditions which may affect community safety, including pedestrian and traffic obstacles, hazardous conditions, traffic light problems, etc. Performs various public service duties, including directing traffic at school crossings and during special events, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, providing security at City events, providing traffic control, etc. Provides court testimony as required. Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance; refers public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required. Promotes crime prevention and safety theories and practices that can be implemented in communities to deter criminal activity. Plans and/or participates in safety / educational programs and presentations at local businesses, schools, community meetings and events. Promotes favorable public relations and police/community relations through personal contact with community residents, civic organizations, community/government agencies, social agencies, schools and representatives of business/industry. Assists with new officer training as assigned. Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment. Works under stressful, high-risk conditions. Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the city of Miramar. Attends required training and continuing education classes. Rotates to various positions, which may include but are not limited to Detective, Training Officer, DARE Officer, Community Police Officer, Crime Prevention / Community Programs Officer, K-9 Handler. Completes duties unique to these positions as assigned and as scheduled. Prepares and submits various records and reports including incident/accident reports, citations, work orders, daily activity sheets, observation reports, various other logs, reports, memos, etc. Operates a police vehicle, bicycle and/or motorcycle; operates police radar, firearms, chemical and impact weapons, restraining devices, two-way radio, camera, and other police-issued equipment, as well as a variety of other equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Police Chief, other department supervisors and employees, other City personnel, court personnel, attorneys, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency response personnel, medical personnel, community leaders and organizations, suspects, victims, witnesses, and the general public.

Position Requirements/Qualifications

To apply for this position you must be a "certified" State of Florida police officer. Before applying for this position, please ensure that you have taken and passed the CJBAT (we do not accept FBAT), agility & swim tests. If you have not taken these tests, and if you do not answer all questions, you will be disqualified automatically. A Police Officer applicant must pass a basic aptitude test, a physical agility test, a swimming test, a background examination, and a video assessment. These 3 tests are required by the State of Florida for all applicants seeking to become law enforcement officers. The requirements must be completed prior to submitting an application.

The Agility and Swim tests are administered by the Broward College Institute for Public Safety Criminal Justice Testing Center. The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test is administered by FDLE/Pearson VUE.

To register for these required pre-application tests through Broward College's Criminal Justice Training Center, you must register by creating an account. You may also call CJTS Director Jeff Whitehurst at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on the process. Once completed, please proceed to apply.

General Benefits

The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation: Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Sick Leave: Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month. Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Health Plan: The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna. Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS). The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents. The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension Plans: Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans. In addition to mandatory contributions made by the City, the employees are required to contribute to the Plan each pay.

Employee Assistance Program: The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as: Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions, Marriage or Family Relationships, Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care, Alcohol and Drug Abuse.

Child Care Provider Discounts: As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and/or registration fees from one of the City's childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Account: The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's) that provide employees the ability to make pre-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses: Medical – Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses, Dependent Care Reimbursement – Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses.

Additional Benefits: 12 Paid Holidays, including 2 Floating Holidays, Education Incentives, Clothing Allowance ($300/yr Uniform Officer, $600/yr Plain Clothes), Shift Differential Pay @ 8%, 9% or 10%, No State or Local Income Tax, Specialized Assignment Pay (e.g. K-9, Detective, Training), Tuition reimbursement, Direct Deposit, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Legal Plan, AFLAC.