CERTIFIED Police Officer

CERTIFIED Police Officer

Department:
Police

Supervises:
None

Position

Reports To:

Police Sergeant

Sworn:
Yes

EEO Class Code:
Service Worker

Union Status: CBA

Under limited supervision, performs general and specialized Police work involving the enforcement of laws and ordinances; protecting life and property; detection and arrest of violators; crime prevention; community services or other specialized assignments; and performs related duties as assigned.

When normal operations of Town departments are suspended or interrupted due to a declaration by the Mayor that a state of emergency exists, all employees will be deemed critical by the Town. For the preparation and/or continuation of emergency operations or for special work detail, employees deemed necessary shall be required to work. This is a condition of employment.

Tasks required of those in the position of Police Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Patrols assigned area of the Town for the prevention of crime and enforcement of all applicable criminal, traffic and other laws and ordinances.
• Responds to calls for service involving crimes such as robberies, assaults, homicides, narcotics, etc. Responds to general public service calls for civil or societal problems.
• Secures the scene of a crime, makes arrests and books prisoners.
• Prepares reports to accurately document information.
• Enforces laws, codes and statutes. Carries out duties in conformance with federal, state, county and Town laws and ordinances.
• Investigates reports of criminal activity.
• Performs a variety of general and specialized criminal investigations involving property and persons crimes, gathers evidence and preserves crime scene.
• Prepares and presents cases for prosecution and testifies in court.
• Maintains contact with Police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigative activities.
• Provides mutual assistance during emergency situations.
• Assists in the training of officers as assigned.
• Performs all other assigned activities as required in relation to Police operations.

The Police Officer should possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Knowledge of the protocols in a law enforcement agency.
• Knowledge of the proper maintenance and upkeep of law enforcement tools.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of modern Police work and law enforcement methods.
• Knowledge of federal, state and Town laws governing Police operations, custody of prisoners, search and seizure, and the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general law enforcement problems.
• Knowledge of patrol, criminal and traffic investigations.
• Skill in the use of handgun and self-defense.
• Skill in the use of crime scene evidence collection.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.
• Skill in analyzing situations, maintaining composure, and making effective and reasonable decisions.
• Skill in remembering names, faces and details of incidents.
• Skill in performing work requiring physical vigor.
• Skill in remaining in control physically and emotionally during stressful situations.
• Skill in pursuing and controlling suspects.
• Skill in learning the Town's geography.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field preferred.
• Must be a Certified Police Officer by closing date of application.
• Requires active Florida law enforcement certification, or the ability to re‑instate within a reasonable time.
• Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certificate of Compliance in Law Enforcement required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License required, or with the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully complete all phases of the pre‑employment process, which includes physical agility test, written examination, oral interview, background investigation, polygraph, psychological evaluation, medical exam, and drug testing.
• An equivalent combination of education and…