Police Officer

Job Title

Police Officer

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Police Sergeant, performs general public duties by enforcing laws and ordinances and providing assistance to the general public for the City of Cocoa. The Police Officer patrols assigned areas in a police cruiser, on foot, or by whatever means necessary, responds to all calls for assistance from the general public, conducts routine investigations of suspected criminal activities, interviews victims and suspects as required, and responds to emergency and routine traffic problems. Employee is responsible for issuing citations and making arrests as warranted, writes reports on all assigned calls, testifies in court as required, renders first aid as needed, and maintains constant radio communication with dispatch.

Essential Job Functions include patrolling assigned areas, responding to calls involving criminal violations, conducting routine follow-up investigations, responding to calls involving major traffic accidents, issuing traffic summons, directing traffic at special events, performing problem solving policing functions, and performing other related job duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of department rules and regulations, department written directives, police report writing, and law enforcement procedures and operations. Knowledge of federal, state and city criminal laws and ordinances and criminal justice system operations. Skill in the use of a variety of computer programs, including Microsoft Office, and various other office equipment. Ability to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to write technical reports and correspondence, observe and record events accurately and completely, and pay attention to details. Ability to read wide range of technical literature. Ability to handle routine public contacts and maintain a sense of personal integrity. Ability to follow verbal directions with little or no supervision. Ability to maintain physical fitness.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED certificate, a graduate of an accredited law enforcement academy. Special Qualifications include possessing a valid current Florida driver's license, or being able to acquire one within 45 days of hire. Must be capable of passing a comprehensive background investigation, including but not limited to a polygraph/CVSA, physical and a drug screen. Must complete and pass the Field Training Program.

Essential Physical Skills

Physical demands include exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, lifting, dexterity, mental acuity, pulling/pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking/talking, standing, visual acuity, and walking.

Work environment is performed in an environment with multiple physical hazards, requiring regular decision-making that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if timely and appropriate decisions are not made.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability; 10 Paid Holidays per year; Vacation & Sick Time; Retirement - Police Pension Plan; Complimentary Health Clinic; Discounts, Wellness Benefits, and much more!

Job Number: 26-014

Department: Police / Administration

Location: Cocoa, FL

Salary: $26.52 Hourly

Job Type: Full-time

Opening Date: 10/10/2025

Closing Date: Continuous