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About the position

This is generalized law enforcement and public safety work in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and apprehension of criminal offenders. An incumbent in this classification of work is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the employee is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Incumbents are involved in either patrolling an assigned area in a radio-equipped vehicle, or performing administrative, communications, public information and/or complaint duties. Under general supervision of a sergeant or other police supervision, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The incumbent is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Some positions in this class may include receiving in-service training in preparation for promotion or special assignment. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained.

Responsibilities

  • Initiates preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police action; preserves the crime scene; renders first aid; interviews subjects and witnesses; searches for and arrests offenders; records all relevant facts; appears in court.
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  • Patrols every area of assigned zone as often as possible, giving particular attention to crime hazard areas; applies knowledge of state statutes, departmental policies, rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to situations which occur.
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  • Promptly takes appropriate action against all persons who are seen violating the law; assists persons who are lost, senile or mentally deficient and makes proper dispositions.
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  • Takes lost, stolen or abandoned property into custody and makes disposition of same; enforces traffic laws and conducts accident investigations.
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  • Responds to and attempts to settle domestic disturbances or refers individuals involved to appropriate social agency; advises citizens on protection of self and property.
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  • Maintains an awareness of active felons in assigned area, their whereabouts and methods of operation.
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  • When assigned as School Resource Officer, investigates criminal complaints reported/occurring in assigned schools; conducts accident and criminal investigation on the scene.
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  • Inspects establishments suspected of contributing to school crime for the purpose of detecting conditions of prostitution, vice or gambling.
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  • Prepares court cases and appears in court as a prosecution witness; develops a friendly relationship with students and parents; counsels students and parents on school related and personal problems.
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  • Participates in crowd and traffic control of major events; assists vice control section in investigation and enforcement.
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  • Performs various clerical and administrative tasks and provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. equivalency diploma.
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  • Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
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  • Current certification as a state of Florida Law Enforcement Officer or Basic Recruit Certificate.
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  • Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
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  • If out of state, must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in law enforcement or public safety.
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  • Completion of the Equivalency of Training (EOT) prior to applying.
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  • Military experience or training.

Benefits

  • City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage.
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  • Life Insurance: $25,000.
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  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $25,000.
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  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral.
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  • Retirement plan with employee contribution of 8.5% and vesting after 10 years.
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  • Annual leave accumulation based on months of service.
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  • Sick leave with unlimited accrual.
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  • Take home vehicle assigned for work purposes.
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  • Tuition reimbursement after one year of full-time employment.
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