Certified Police Officer

Belleview Police Officer Protects lives and property of the citizens of Belleview. This is accomplished by actively patrolling high crime areas, implementing plans of action to combat criminal activity with the assistance of citizens. Reports to the Patrol Sergeant. Essential Job Functions 1. Patrol Duties: Patrols an assigned area to establish a presence, reduce opportunities for crime, detect criminal activity and render service to the public. Listens to the car radio to receive messages and remains aware of surrounding activities on an assigned shift. Investigates trouble spots in high crime areas and in an assigned patrol area. Remains alert and observant in order to detect anything unusual within the patrol area. Drives a patrol car at a high rate of speed in response to emergency or enforcement of situations according to departmental policy. Patrols an assigned area in a patrol car and on foot. Confronts suspects or suspicious persons and takes enforcement action as deemed appropriate. Proceeds to crime scene, accidents, or incidents based on radio message received. Reads maps or follows directions to get to an address or location which requires assistance. Responsible for patrolling assigned area in a "community policing" manner which consists of knowing assigned zone, its geography and trouble spots and knowing the merchants and people. Conducts preliminary investigations. Conducts interviews and interrogations. Locates and questions witnesses and potential witnesses when investigating crimes. Determines whether or not there is probable cause for arrest. Handles crowd control at parades, street events, accident scenes and incidents. Directs traffic using hand signals. 2. Reports: Writes accident reports. Writes reports in a narrative form, describing activities, events, investigations, and enforcement action taken. Prepares arrest warrants for suspects, presenting sufficient information to record the warrant. Writes application for search warrants, presenting sufficient information to gain legal approval to proceed. Makes field notes in notebook to document activities, conditions, and other necessary information. Completes departmental forms to record time worked, overtime, and leave requests. Takes personal notes on assignments and information given by supervisors, and other information such as stolen vehicles and securities. 3. Citizen Interaction: Talks to citizens while on routine patrol to answer their questions and reflect their interest in them and their community. Responds to citizen requests for police service or assistance. Deals with upset and angry people; attempts to calm them and explain procedures. Interacts with persons who have drug problems or alcohol problems. Talks to residents or merchants to establish a presence, identify problems and encourage cooperation. Communicates clearly and politely. Talks with various people in person and by telephone to receive complaints, answer questions or provide information. Notifies parents or guardians of juveniles involved in mischief or taken into custody. 4. Training: Practices firearms skills on firing range in order to qualify with service weapon. Attends classes, workshops and conferences on police procedures to update and improve skills. Reads court decisions and or changes in statutes, ordinances and legislation to stay informed of changes. Reads and interprets criminal law, operations orders, department policies and procedures. 5. Court Preparation and Testimony: Meets with attorney to provide case facts, discuss evidence, and prepare for testimony. Gathers and organizes all records, and information needed for court presentation. Testifies in court regarding the facts of the case known first-hand, evidence collected, notes and action taken. Minimum Qualifications 1. High school diploma or G.E.D. 2. Completion of one-year period as Belleview Probationary Police Officer. 3. Criminal Justice Standards Training Certificate. 4. Florida Operators Driver's License. Supplemental Information WORK ENVIRONMENT: 1. This position works a varied 24/7 schedule. 2. This position is considered to be an "essential employee" and is required to report for work for any declared emergency or major disaster. 1. Approximately 50% of these job functions are performed while riding in a patrol vehicle or patrol car. The remaining time is spent in investigating calls for service at various locations both indoors and outdoors. At times reports and investigations are completed at the Police Department or the County jail. 2. The job functions are performed on a rotating shift schedule. Officers are assigned to a scheduled shift for a 16-week duration. 3. Equipment used consists of a patrol car, handcuffs, police baton, police portable radio, mobile radio, lights and sirens, spotlight, flashlight, service weapon, fire extinguisher, computer, and copier. 4. Immediate supervisor is at the job site 65% of the time and is also available by police radio and telephone. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: No residency requirement; must have a telephone. SAFETY EQUIPMENT: Ballistics vest, traffic vest, flashlight, rubber gloves, and face mask. CITY VEHICLE: Assigned during working hours as required. May be assigned city vehicle full time, based upon meeting eligibility requirements detailed in the PGO's and/or current duty assignment (i.e.: K-9 officer, CID, etc.). NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.). OTHER POSITION INFORMATION : FLSA Status: Exempt City of Belleview, FL