POLICE PATROL OFFICER

Police Officer

Performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, traffic, detective, investigative, and other public safety services. Officers perform duties in accordance with state statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Officers must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. Works under the general supervision of the Police Chief, or assigned designee.

This position is considered an emergency/disaster position. During emergency conditions, all City employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation, which requires that the employee be ready, willing, and able to report to work during emergencies and/or disasters of any kind, notwithstanding any other commitments the employee may have and be able perform emergency services duties, as assigned.

Minimum requirements: U.S. Citizen. Minimum age: 21 to apply. High School Diploma/GED, which meets state standards; college coursework preferred. Good physical condition. Vision requirements: correctable to 20/20. Good moral character. No felony convictions. No misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury of false statements as outlined in Florida Statutes. No pending criminal charges. Successfully pass polygraph, psychological exam, medical exam, and background investigation. No dishonorable discharge from any branch of military. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Possess certifications as required by the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission and any other certificates mandated by State, County, or local Statutes. Must also possess the National Incident Management System (NIMS) IS-700 within 30 days of employment and the ICS-100 and ICS-200 within 90 days of employment or from the date of taking the position. There may be additional NIMS required, which will be scheduled by your Supervisor. Must possess the Cyber Security Awareness Training for State of Florida Employees within 30 days of employment and maintain it every year thereafter per state statute 282.318(4)(i).

Conduct routine preventative patrol in designated areas of the City; patrol residential/ business areas for detection of violators; initiate contacts with commercial property owners, employees, and residents; maintain an open-line of communication within the community. Respond to calls for police service; resolve domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents through counseling or referral; settle disputes among neighbors, juveniles, and/or gangs; resolves any and all complaints from citizens of the community. Provide information and/or assistance to the public; answer a wide range of non-police related service calls; inform citizens of available services in the community; promote crime prevention through community and educational programs; make presentations to public and local organizations concerning crime prevention and related police matters. Maintain the peace and safety of the community; respond to public disturbances; maintain civil obedience at group functions. Provide for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community; investigate traffic accidents; provide first aid; enforce traffic violations; conduct DUI investigations; promote vehicular and pedestrian safety; report unsafe road conditions. Conduct criminal and non-criminal investigations; perform surveillance; conduct follow-up investigations. Enforce laws and arrest lawbreakers; make felony and misdemeanor arrests; issue Notices to Appear and traffic citations. Prepare written reports, forms, and other documents. Testify in criminal court proceedings; give depositions. Provide support and assistance to other police officers, public safety employees and city employees; assist in the training and development of other employees. Perform community relations activities; clean and maintain department issued equipment and vehicle. Provides back up to other related positions. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of daily activities. Serves as a member of various employee committees. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must have the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with superiors, subordinates, and the general public. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively. Ability to determine proper courses of action within the established framework of policies and procedures. Ability to learn the geography of the City and surrounding areas. Ability to maintain composure and work effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations. Ability to develop a working knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies and practices. Ability to produce written documents that accurately record complex investigations and actions. Knowledge of federal laws, state statutes and local ordinances. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the City of Maitland Police Department. Knowledge of crime prevention techniques and of investigative procedures, court procedures, defensive driving and first aid. Skilled in the care and safe operation of a variety of firearms, impact weapons and chemical agents. Skilled in the operation of motorized vehicles under adverse conditions. When assigned as a: Police Detective, performs technical law enforcement work generally as a non-uniformed police officer in the investigation of crime and the detection and prevention of violations of the law. This position may include assignment to a specialized law enforcement task force. Works under the general supervision of the Investigation Unit supervisor. When assigned as a: School Resource Officer, performs police patrol duties to enforce the laws of the State, County and City to protect lives and property and to detect, prevent and stop criminal activity primarily through the school liaison program to instruct, inform and interact with students, administrators, counselors and parents. Works under the general supervision of the Community Policing Supervisor. When assigned as a: K-9 Officer, the K-9 Handler is responsible for patrolling with and caring for a police dog in specialized duties such as narcotic detection, building searches, suspect/missing persons tracking, and related law enforcement activities.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.