Reserve Police Officer

Volunteer Police Officer

This position is a volunteer sworn police position involving the performance of traditional and non-traditional law enforcement functions in a community involved and problem solving focused policing environment.

Essential duties and responsibilities include maintaining skills mastered in the police academy with scheduled training provided by the department, properly using a Police Taser, participating in community affairs, conducting investigations, preparing written reports, testifying professionally in court proceedings, managing traffic and investigating accidents, utilizing forensic techniques, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED equivalent, retired or separated from a full time police officer position in good standing with a minimum of 10 years as a sworn officer, knowledge and ability to apply the principles of sound police administration, understanding of the principles of psychology, current certification by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, good eyesight, excellent physical condition, high ethical, honesty and moral standards, computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft office programs, fluency in English, ability to communicate in Spanish, and non-smoking status.

Additional knowledge, skills and abilities include understanding and application of constitutional law, statutory law, Village ordinances, technical police practices and procedures, and department policies, procedures, orders, and regulations; ability to learn and retain knowledge of the Village; ability to exhibit courage, initiative, problem solving capacity, sound judgment and good human relations skills; ability to demonstrate firmness, mature judgment and a fair, unbiased, professional manner; ability to utilize physical combat skills, chemical munitions or firearms; ability to patrol on foot or bicycle and operate various sizes of vehicles; ability to learn to operate complex technical equipment; ability to climb or scale a four-foot high wall or chain link fence; ability to lift and remove an injured person weighing a minimum of 150 pounds; ability to understand and execute complex written and oral instructions; ability to work long hours when needed; ability to utilize written and verbal abilities to analyze, report and persuade; ability to obtain and maintain a licensed driver status in the State of Florida; ability to maintain a high level of organization; ability to perform several tasks at one time; ability to prioritize duties and meet department goals and deadlines; ability to deal with confidential and sensitive matters and exercise discretion; ability and responsibility to effectively work independently, exercise discretion and independent judgment and maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the execution of duties; ability to get along with others and work effectively and courteously with fellow workers, officials, other agencies and the public.

Application process includes downloading the Police Officer Supplemental Package, using the Checklist to determine which documents are applicable, submitting the complete supplemental package including the Checklist either in person or via US Mail to the Village of Pinecrest Human Resources Office within ten business days of submitting your online application.