POLICE OFFICER (Certified)

Police Officer

The City of Riviera Beach's Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement and trust for the third largest municipality in Palm Beach County with an estimated population of approximately 39,366 residents. Riviera Beach Police Officers serve a highly diverse and multicultural community, which includes African Americans, Caucasians, Hispanics and Asians among its more than 39,366 residents.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Officers carry out these responsibilities by: patrolling an assigned area; responding to emergency calls; resolving conflicts; engaging in community policing and community relations, investigating crimes; rendering medical assistance; writing reports (using, software, computers, portable technology devices, and mobile data computers); handling crises or stressful situations, which may involve juveniles, the elderly, or the disabled; testifying in court; and enforcing Florida State laws and City Ordinances. Officers do this individually and sometimes as a member of a team, under direction of a supervisor. Once Officers have patrol experience they may be eligible to serve as part of a specialized unit (community policing, bicycle patrol, marine/boat patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and others). To accomplish this important work all Police Officers are expected to maintain their physical and mental fitness. All work is performed in accordance with City and Police Department policies and standard operating procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Police Officer (Certified)

• Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
• Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification
• Be at least 19 years of age at time of application.
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license.
• Successfully complete any hiring process assessments.
• Additional training and/or certification(s) may be required as appropriate to assignment.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Completed at least sixty (60) college credit hours toward a two (2) year degree or higher from an accredited private or public institution with at least a documented GPA of 2.0.
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• Have at least one year of experience during which you had to establish and maintain a positive and effective relationship with others, i.e. working together as part of a team. Additional information about your experience must be documented in the appropriate field in the Supplemental Questions in this application.
• Have fluency in a language other than English, especially languages frequently used by Riviera Beach residents and visitors which include: Spanish, French Creole, Portuguese, Asian/Indo-European languages, and/or American Sign Language. The City reserves the right to verify fluency.

Supplemental Information

PLEASE UPLOAD ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BELOW:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Birth Certificate
• Naturalization certificate (if applicable)
• FDLE CJSTC forms 58 and 68
• Physical agility test
• CJBAT
• FDLE certification
• City of Riviera Beach "Tobacco Free" Affidavit
• DD214 (if applicable)
• CJSTC Form 58
• CJSTC Form 68
• Tobacco Free Affidavit

Please download and complete FDLE CJSTC Forms 58 and 68, and Tobacco Free Affidavit to include notarization, and upload along with the required documents. Please click on the link below:

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Post-Offer Requirements

Candidates who are selected for hire are first provided a "conditional offer" and are then required to successfully complete all of the following:

• Physical Exam
• Drug Screen
• Psychological Evaluation
• Comprehensive Background Investigation
• Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) or similar assessment tool

Disqualifying Conditions

Below is a list of factors that will disqualify you from being considered for employment as a Police Officer for the City of Riviera Beach. This is not an exhaustive list, and other factors, such as moral character, may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Moral character may include, but is not limited to, factors such as criminal activity (e.g. crimes against society, persons, or property) as well as prior work history or general life experiences. These factors are considered on a case-by-case basis which may include, among other elements, the facts of each case, your age at the time, and the number of incidents.

Within the past 4 years (48 months) you must NOT have had any of the following:

• 6 points or had 2 adjudications withheld for moving violations in 12 months
• 9 points or had 3 adjudications withheld for moving violations in 18 months
• 12 points or had 4 adjudications withheld for moving violations in 36 months
• Traffic-related suspension of your driver's license
• Revocation of your driver's license
• No Driver's license suspensions for moving violations in the past 4 years
• Outstanding traffic warrants or current pending citations (including unpaid traffic fines)

At any time, you must NOT have had any of the following:

• Convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to any felony offense
• Convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any misdemeanor offense involving perjury, making a false statement, or domestic/family violence (including abuse of any high-risk population: children, elderly, or disabled).
• No DUI convictions
• Received less than an Honorable Discharge from any of the U.S. Armed Services.
• Must NOT have body art or branding (of any kind) that goes above your neckline Contains words or images depicting swear words, nudity, gang signs or affiliations, disrespect to any protected class including sexual orientation or sexual identification, or similarly offensive art.
• No Marijuana drug use in past 5 years; no cocaine or other illegal narcotic use in past 10 years; no sale of narcotics ever

Must NOT currently:

• Be under criminal investigation or have criminal charges pending.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.