Police Officer

Police Officer

An employee in this classification is responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances. Employees are subject to assignments to shifts and types of duty according to the needs of the department. Assignments may include criminal identification duties, accident investigation, investigation of crimes, and the apprehension of criminals. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in meeting emergencies. Work assignments and general and special instructions are received from a superior officer who reviews work methods and results through examination of reports, personal inspections, and discussion of work problems and action taken. This employee is directly responsible to his or her shift sergeant/supervisor.

Essential functions performed in this classification. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position.

• Patrols a designated area to keep law and order, prevent and discover the commission of crime, apprehend violators, direct traffic, and enforce traffic and parking regulations;
• Answers all calls and complaints he or she is dispatched or assigned to.
• Conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, obtains witnesses and makes arrests at the scenes of crimes or accidents.
• Prepares detailed reports and testifies or presents evidence in court.
• Gives advice on laws and ordinances and general information to the public.
• Attends regular training classes in police methods, target practices, and related subjects.
• Receives and searches prisoners.
• Performs related work as required and/or assigned.

Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work and applicable laws and ordinances; knowledge of the geography of the Town and physical and social characteristics.

Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and to report and record them clearly and completely.

Ability and skill in the use and care of firearms, the operation of motor vehicles, and other police related equipment.

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the public in police situations.

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency conditions.

Ability to present court testimony effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Town officials and the general public.

Candidate possesses a High School diploma, or equivalent, and Florida Law Enforcement Certificate.

Out of state law enforcement candidates with active out of state certifications may be considered with the ability to obtain Florida Law Enforcement Certificate within six (6) months of employment.

Two years of college preferred.

Candidate must possess, and maintain, a valid Florida Driver's license.

Must be in good physical condition, as work may involve walking, standing, running, and physical confrontation.

Must have abstained from the use of illegal substances and must be drug-free (including marijuana) for a minimum of the last three consecutive years.

Automated external defibrillator (AED), police vehicle, firearms, taser, handcuffs, OC spray, baton (expandable), phone, radio, copy/fax machine, camera, and computer including word processing software, printer, and calculator.

Physical Requirements - Working Conditions

Moderate lifting, 15-44 poundsModerate carrying, 15-44 poundsUse of fingersBoth hands requiredBoth legs requiredWalking (frequent)Standing (frequent)Crawling (occasional)Kneeling (occasional)Climbing (occasional)Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception (correction permitted)Hearing (aid permitted)Operation of motor vehicleAbility to distinguish basic colorsAbility to distinguish shades of colors - Outside and insideExcessive heatExcessive humidityInside office environmentExcessive noise (occasional)

Holidays - 11 Scheduled Holidays: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day. Personal Day - One per fiscal year if hired before Sept 1st of that year. Must be used before the end of the calendar year. Vacation - Vacation hours for new employees will begin to accrue from your first day and can be used after one year of employment. Vacation Accruals: 1 - 5 years = 84 hours annually 6 - 8 years = 101 hours annually 9 - 15 years = 126 hours annually 16 or more years = 168 hours annually Bonus Vacation Days - An employee who does not use sick leave hours for six consecutive months is entitled to one bonus vacation day (8 hours). Bonus vacation days are calculated and earned twice a year on a calendar year basis (July 1st and January 1st of each year). Sick Leave - Sick leave will be accrued at the rate of.0462 hours for each hour paid up to (80) paid hours per two-week cycle, equivalent of one (1) 8-hour day a month. Sick Time Conversion - Non-probationary employees shall be permitted to convert to payment up to 40 hours of sick leave each December. An employee's ability to convert sick hours is reduced by the number of sick hours taken between December 1 and November 30 of the preceding year. Compensatory Time - sworn employees may accrue up to 72 hours. Other Leaves - Family Medical Leave, Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Unpaid Leave. Supplemental Insurance - Employees are offered a variety of supplemental insurance such as hospital indemnity, accident, and cancer. Life Insurance/AD&D - Life insurance of $15,000 is provided at no cost to you. Short Term Disability - Insurance is provided at no cost to you. Pension Plans - The Town offers officers a defined benefit plan (10-year vesting) which requires employees to contribute 8% of their base pay. An optional deferred compensation plan (457b) is available where employees may contribute in pre-tax dollars. Flexible Spending Account- Employees have the ability to set aside, with pretax dollars, amounts for unreimbursed medical or dependent care expenses. Health Insurance Health benefits commence the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment. These are bi-weekly deductions as an adjustment before tax. Single - Employee/Child - Employee/Spouse - Family HMO - $0 - $168.50 - $296.86 - $487.41 PPO - $33.37 - $228.77 - $377.63 - $598.60 High-Deductible HMO - $0 - $141.82 - $249.87 - $410.30 Dental PPO - $0 - $14.73 - $14.73 - $14.73 Dental HMO - $0 - $3.19 - $2.60 - $5.78 Vision - $3.35 - $6.70 - $6.36 - $9.84