LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Law Enforcement Officer - 71002143

Position Summary: Capitol Police was created for the purpose of serving as a specially trained and highly effective law enforcement agency serving the safety and security needs of both the legislative and executive branches of state government. Possible assignments and career opportunities include:

• Uniform Patrol providing 24/7 coverage
• Directed Patrol Unit (Bicycle Patrols / Community Policing / Crime Prevention)
• Drone Operations
• Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit
• EOD K-9 Unit
• Honor Guard
• Investigations Unit
• Special Operations Team (SOT)
• Promotional Opportunities (Sergeant / Investigator / Lieutenant / Captain)
• Protective Operations Detail (POS)

Duties & Responsibilities: Specific duties include:

• Maintaining protection of the Capitol Complex
• Responding to complaints relating to criminal activity or security threats within the Capitol Complex and within the responsibility of the department pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes
• Enforcing Florida Statutes as they relate to the security and protection of the Capitol Complex
• Complying with and maintaining knowledge of all departmental policies and standard operation procedures
• Projecting a professional demeanor while performing assigned duties
• Maintaining communications via radio while on duty
• Attending in-service and specialized training
• Conducting other assignments as required

Requirements: To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Internal FDLE Member Sponsorship Qualifications:

• Members who have served at least one year with FDLE and completed probation in a career service position or have served at least one year in an OPS capacity.
• Be in good standing and not on a performance improvement plan or currently under investigation.
• Received at least a satisfactory rating on their most recent performance evaluation.

External Sponsorship Qualifications:

• Applicants who hold a current Department of Corrections certification.
• Applicants who have been honorably discharged from any of the United States Armed Forces (DD214 required).
• Previously sworn law enforcement officers whose law enforcement standards have lapsed.
• Applicants who hold an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university (official sealed transcripts required).

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles of correct grammar usage
• Skill in operating motor vehicles
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations
• Ability to interact with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to collect and evaluate data
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts
• Ability to describe facts and events accurately
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Base Salary: Non-sponsorship applicants – starting salary will be hired at $60,000.00 annually and increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature. Sponsorship applicants - starting salary will be 10 percent below the FDLE minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. Once a trainee has successfully completed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy and successfully passed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination, salary will be increased to the FDLE minimum of the class pay range or increased according to FDLE's pay policy. Salary will be dependent upon current position class and will follow Pay Policy Guidelines.

About Our Agency: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Services are delivered by five key areas: Executive Direction and Business Support; Investigations and Forensic Science; Florida Capitol Police; Criminal Justice Information Services; and Criminal Justice Professionalism.

About Capitol Police: As state law enforcement officers, the mission of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Capitol Police is to serve the safety and security needs of both the legislative and executive branches of state government. Capitol Police serve as a specially trained and highly effective security and law enforcement agency serving the Capitol Complex and Capitol Circle Office Center (CCOC). It shall be the primary responsibility of the Capitol Police to protect the security of the Governor, the Lieutenant Governor, the members of the Cabinet, and the members of the Senate and of the House of Representatives, and those employees assigned to assist such state officials in the performance of their official duties. The safety and security of the employees of the Capitol Complex and the Capital Circle Office Center is our priority.

Hiring Process: You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience, and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

Sworn Employment Process: Components of the sworn hiring process include the following: Completion of Electronic Application Process Oral Interview Board Written Exercise Physical Abilities Test Completion and Submission of the FDLE Supplemental Application Packet Comprehensive Background Investigation Colonel Interview Drug Screen Electronic Fingerprint Submission Psychological Examination

Background: FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include a financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant's immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment, and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

Notes: All applicants must reside or be willing to relocate within 50 miles of The Capitol Building at the time of employment. All applicants will be required to sign a two-year employment training reimbursement agreement. If the agreement is not satisfied, reimbursement for the cost of training will be required. All applicants must be able to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Reminders: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

Location: Tallahassee, FL, US, 32301