Law Enforcement Officer

Overview

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 various bureaus, divisions, sections, squads, and units. The department is led by a command staff comprised of sworn and non-sworn members of the rank of captain and higher, a communications and records manager, and public information representative; all of whom report to the chief of police through an established chain-of-command.

The Operations Bureau is commanded by a captain who oversees the Patrol Division and the Community Service Officer Program. The Patrol Division is further broken down into four squads which provide direct law enforcement services to the community. The Administrative Bureau is commanded by a captain who oversees the Special Operations Division which includes the Canine and Criminal Investigations Sections; both of which are led by sergeants.

The Administration Bureau captain also oversees the Support Services Division. The Support Services Division includes the Professional Standards and Information Technology Sections. The accreditation, training and background investigation units fall within the Professional Standards Section which is managed by a sergeant. The Communications & Records Division reports to a non-sworn manager.

Note: This description includes legally required information and organizational context.

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
• FLSB
  1310 Equivalency: 6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree

• Prior sworn Law Enforcement Officer experience or an Associate's Degree or higher with two years' experience

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 to include but not limited to firearms qualification, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation 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 TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

Applicants must not have used illegal drugs in the last 3 years and pass a physical ability test. Applicants also must pass a post-offer physical and psychological examination. Applicants are subject to a rigorous background investigation which includes driving record, credit history check, FBI fingerprint check, and a truth verification examination.

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

University of South Florida Police Department (USFPD) Officers are entrusted with the responsibility of keeping our community safe for all who work, study, and visit. Ethical and moral conduct by our members is essential to…