Police Officer Candidate (Certified and Non-Certified)

Police Officer

Performs difficult professional work to protect and serve the citizens through enforcement of city ordinances and state and federal laws, prevent crimes, apprehend criminals, and provide aid and assistance. Work is performed under regular supervision. Performs related tasks as required.

Essential Functions

Typical Functions:

• Responds to calls for service for emergencies and non-emergencies;
• Prepares reports, affidavits, and other documentation as required;
• Conducts investigations of calls for service and crime scenes;
• Arrests and processes persons committing felonies/misdemeanors and city code violations;
• Patrols business and residential areas, and works with CRIME WATCH coordinator;
• Enforces laws, investigates accidents and directs traffic.

Related Tasks:

• Testifies at depositions and in court;
• Performs first aid and CPR.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of federal and state law and municipal ordinances; Police Department policies and procedures; and geography and demography of jurisdiction and related crime situation. Proficient in use of police equipment. Must be able to read, write and speak clearly in English language. Must have mental capacity and ability to make deadly force decisions. Must be available to be on call 24 hours a day.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Must have at least one of the following minimum requirements and attach proof of this requirement to your application:

• 60 credits of college OR
• Two (2) years of military experience with an honorable discharge OR
• Two (2) years of prior law enforcement experience OR
• Completed certificate program from a vocational or trade school WITH (2) years of work history OR
• (4) years of continuous military reserve time WITH (2) years of work history.

Additionally, must:

• Be a U.S. citizen with no convictions of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be available to be on call 24 hours a day.

Special Requirements:

Non-certified officer candidates will be required to attend a Florida Criminal Justice Entry Level Training Program (police academy) selected by the department. In addition to the department's established hiring criteria, candidates must meet all training center entrance requirements and maintain academic and performance standards throughout the course of study.

Possession of a valid State of Florida driver's license with no more than six (6) points for the past three (3) years. You may apply for employment before obtaining a Florida Driver's License. If selected, you must obtain a valid Florida Driver's License before starting work as a Boca Raton Police Officer.

To be considered for the position of police officer, YOU MUST:

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Not have been convicted of a felony
• Not have been convicted of perjury
• Be of good moral character

The applicant must successfully pass a complete background investigation to the satisfaction of the employer prior to appointment.

Background Requirements:

The background check process for this position may include:

• Criminal Background Check
• Employment Verification
• Reference Checks
• Motor Vehicles Report (MVR) Check
• Workers' Compensation
• Certification/License Verification
• Credit Check
• Fingerprinting
• Polygraph
• Neighborhood Check
• Psychological Examination
• Physical
• Drug and Alcohol Screen
• Pulmonary Function Test (PFT)

Benefits

Benefits Summary Police Officer

Annual Leave: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after twelve (12) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours. 0 through 5 full years 8 hours per month. 5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month. 10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month. 15 years and over 14 hours per month. Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to eighty (80) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

Sick Leave: Employees shall earn 8 hours of sick leave per month. Any hours in excess of 960 may be paid at a percentage of the employee's current hourly rate based upon the number of sick leave hours the employee used the preceding fiscal year OR may be credited with annual leave based upon the schedule contained in the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Upon retirement or an employee's permanent separation from the City, or upon his/her death, an employee or his/her beneficiary shall receive payment for the employee's accumulated sick leave in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Continuous Service Benefit: As of December 1 each year - paid during the month of December. 0 through 15 full years $2,750 annually 15 through 20 full years $3,500 annually 20 full years and over $4,500 annually

Health Insurance (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment*: (maintained by the City) - $25,000 or the amount established by Section 112.19, Florida Statutes.

Pension Plan (Required)*: The City offers a pension retirement plan for employees in this benefit group in accordance with the terms and provisions the collective bargaining agreement which references Chapter 12, Article 4 Pension Plan for Police and Firefighters of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Boca Raton. Mandatory employee contribution is 11.5%. Key benefits for covered members include, but are not limited to:

• Retirement eligibility at 20 years of service or age 55 with 10 years of service.
• Multiplier of 3.5%, with earnings averaged over final 3 years up to a maximum is 84%.
• Annual 2% COLA provided after one year of normal retirement (20 years of service or age 55 with 10 years of service).
• 10-year vesting
• 7-year Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) and retirement supplement of $20/month for each year of service
• Disability and death benefits
• Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Saving Plan and ROTH IRA are available.

Worker's Compensation/Disability Leave*: Regular rate of pay except where applicable State law provides a greater benefit. If granted Worker's Compensation, Social Security or other benefit, employee will be paid the difference between those benefits and the regular rate of pay for the hours the employee would otherwise have been regularly scheduled to work.

Holidays*: 15 per year: 12 recognized holidays and 3 floating days. In lieu of holiday pay on a holiday when the employee actually works, employee may accrue such time as annual leave, subject to the maximum accrual rate for annual leave.

Funeral Leave: Up to 3 work days -