Police Officer

Police Officer

A Police Officer performs a wide range of tasks to promote public safety and security; crime prevention and general enforcement of the law; and performs work as required. The duties of a Police Officer include but are not limited to patrolling, crime detection, investigation, traffic enforcement and control.

Minimum Requirements for Hiring

Age 21, possess a valid Florida operator's license, a high school diploma or equivalency, be a U.S. Citizen: veterans must possess an Honorable Discharge. Applicants must pass a medical examination and participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT). Visual ability must be correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses in each eye. Applicants will be required to take a written test that includes a spelling module and participate in an oral interview. Applicants will then be scheduled for and must pass a physical agility test. Upon successful completion of that phase, an in-depth background investigation will be conducted. Once a satisfactory background investigation has been achieved, the candidate will be required to take a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination and pass a psychological and medical examination that includes a drug screen prior to being eligible for employment as a City of Port Orange Police Officer.

Police Training Course

Preference in employment will be given to personnel holding a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certificate. Applicants who are disqualified during the process cannot reapply. Applicants who do not pass any part of the process can reapply after one year from the date of the original application. The expected duration of the hiring process is approximately 90 days from the date of application. In order that you receive proper consideration in your application to become a Port Orange Police Officer, it will be essential that all the below identified materials be returned completed in their entirety along with this application. Before returning these materials, check them for accuracy and completeness. Sign your name on all forms where signature is indicated including military release form. Check to ensure that all forms given to you originally are presented and turn them in along with all licenses, certificates and other documents to the Human Resource Department.

• Application and supplement forms (must be notarized)
• High School Diploma
• College Diploma and Certified Transcripts (if claiming college credit)
• Valid Operator's Driver's License (Florida License required at time of employment)
• Social Security Card
• Change of Name Document (marriage/divorce documents)
• DD 214 (if veteran) reflecting character of service/type of separation for each tour of duty
• Birth Certificate – a copy of the document must be from the Bureau of Vital Statistics from the state of your birth
• Criminal Justice Standards & Training Certificate of Compliance
• Copy of your Driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles
• Any specialized Criminal Justice Certificates that will enhance your application documentation of hours earned at prior Police Academy (out of state)
• If selected to proceed, applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of the Oral Interview Assessment and the Physical Agility Test (PAT).