Law Enforcement Officer

Job Description

ORGANIZATIONAL

SUMMARY:


The University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) is a full service law enforcement agency dedicated to providing a safe environment for and in partnership with the community, while remaining committed to assisting with personal and professional development of department members, and to the principle of being community minded and service driven. USFPD is organized into bureaus, divisions, sections, squads, and units.

The department is led by a command staff that reports to the chief of police through an established chain of command. The Operations Bureau oversees Patrol Division and the Community Service Officer Program, with four patrol squads. The Administrative Bureau oversees the Special Operations Division (Canine and Criminal Investigations) and the Support Services Division, including Professional Standards and Information Technology.

The accreditation, training and background investigation units fall under the Professional Standards Section; the Communications & Records Division reports to a non-sworn manager.

DUTIES:

• Patrols streets, buildings, and grounds to enforce traffic and criminal laws.
• Issues warnings and citations for traffic violations.
• Conducts investigations into criminal and non-criminal incidents.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, and interrogates suspects.
• Properly searches for, locates, previews, protects, and processes crime scene for evidence.
• Apprehends, arrests, and processes criminal violators.
• Obtains, verifies, and executes arrest/search warrants.
• Composes reports when documenting crimes, incidents and activity.
• Provides crowd and traffic control during University and special events.
• Maintains community relations by focusing on information and education.
• Uses available agencies and support groups to assist citizens.
• Other duties as assigned.

Salary: $58,000 per year

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

This position must meet the requirements of Chapter 943.13, Florida Statutes. (Must be at least 19 years of age, must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; must have graduated from an accredited law enforcement academy, or currently attending a commissioned Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program. Graduates from law enforcement academies outside the state of Florida will be required to attend a program for Equivalency of Training (EOT: transitional academy).)

FLSB
1310 Equivalency: 4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor’s degree; 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master’s degree.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior sworn Law Enforcement Officer experience or an Associate’s Degree or higher with two years’ experience.

SPECIAL SKILLS/LICENSES/TRAINING/

CERTIFICATIONS:

Completion of an approved Florida Law Enforcement Academy or Florida Equivalency of Training (EOT) and passing the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Exam are conditions of employment and must be completed no later than 60 days after hire date. Employees in this classification are required to maintain all mandatory job related certifications including firearms qualification, first aid, CPR, and Florida State driver’s license.

Cover letter and resume are required to apply for this position.

Applicants must be 19 years of age and a U.S. citizen; must possess a high school diploma or equivalent; must have no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude (as required for Florida State Law Enforcement Certification). A cover letter and resume are required. Applicants must not have used illegal drugs in the last 3 years and must pass a physical ability test, a post-offer physical and psychological examination, and a rigorous background investigation (driving record, credit history check, FBI fingerprint check, truth verification examination).

For Equivalency of Training (EOT: transitional academy) please visit the college site: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

USFPD officers are entrusted with keeping the community safe. Ethical and moral conduct is essential. Any…