Police Officer

City of St. Cloud; Saint-Cloud; Sur place; EUR 30 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is looking for dedicated individuals to join their Police Department as full-time Police Officers. This vital role involves safeguarding life and property, preventing crime, and enforcing laws with integrity. The ideal candidates will embody core values such as accountability, empowerment, innovation, and ownership, contributing to a safer community. If you are ready to protect and serve with commitment and compassion, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• FDLE Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification needed.

Responsabilités

• Conduct law enforcement patrol activities and respond to emergencies.
• Perform investigations, collect evidence, and secure crime scenes.
• Engage with the community and provide assistance to those in need.

Connaissances

Mathematics

Language Proficiency

Reasoning

Formation

High School Graduation or GED

FDLE Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification

Description du poste

Join Our Team as a Police Officer in St. Cloud!

Are you ready to make a difference in our community? The City of St. Cloud is seeking dedicated individuals to join our Police Department as full-time Police Officers. This vital role involves safeguarding life and property, preventing crime, apprehending offenders, and enforcing laws and ordinances with integrity and professionalism.

At the City of St. Cloud, we uphold four core values that guide everything we do:

• Accountability: We take pride in serving our community responsibly and transparently, holding ourselves to the highest standards of conduct.
• Empowerment: Our officers are equipped with the tools, training, and trust needed to serve with confidence and compassion.
• Innovation: Embrace new strategies and technologies to enhance public safety, from community policing initiatives to cutting-edge investigative techniques.
• Ownership: Take responsibility for your role in creating a safer and stronger community for all.

As a Police Officer, you will play a crucial role in patrols, investigations, and community engagement. Your shift assignments and duties will reflect the department's needs and your unique strengths, as identified by our command personnel. Work hours vary.

If you are ready to protect, serve, and lead with our values, we encourage you to apply today!

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.

1. Performs law enforcement patrol activities to include the following critical tasks: conducts teletype checks of property or person and records check on firearms, stolen equipment or wanted or stolen vehicles; assesses driver's ability to operate vehicle; transports mental patient, prisoner or suspect; conducts felony stops; searches for missing, lost or wanted persons; separates persons involved in domestic disputes; investigates, or removes ill, nuisance or dangerous animals; conducts dwelling, building or grounds check; pursues vehicles; detains driver of suspect vehicle; responds to alarm calls; subdues resisting offenders using force where appropriate, including deadly force; plans methods for making arrests; makes arrests; searches persons, places and things; performs riot control activities.
2. Conducts law enforcement investigations to include the following critical tasks: records identifying marks on vehicle, firearm, etc; prepares and distributes Be-on-the-Lookout reports of wanted notices; coordinates activities at crash, crime or investigation scene; searches buildings or grounds for suspects; establishes identity of suspect; selects method for conducting search; collects crime scene evidence; transports evidence or property; protects or secures the crime scene; identifies person through records or pictures; shows mug shots to witnesses or victims; conducts live or photo lineup; checks agency records; checks establishments for wanted or missing person; gathers intelligence on known or suspected offenders; conducts interviews; interrogates suspects; takes sworn statements, formal confessions or depositions; prepares reports of affidavits; presents testimony and evidence in both civil and criminal court proceedings.
3. Performs public interaction activities to include the following critical tasks: moves abused person to safe environment; obtains information on injuries to victims and suspects for reports; speaks before public groups; assists and refers mentally ill, indigent and other persons in need; physically moves persons, vehicles and other property from unsafe locations; administers first aid to injured person; administers CPR procedures on appropriate persons; provides security for special functions.
4. Performs traffic related activities to include the following critical tasks: examines abandoned vehicles; investigates request to tow away vehicles; informs vehicle owner of legal obligations or procedures regarding removal of vehicle; measures speed of moving vehicles; directs traffic on land or water; observes traffic for violations; conducts traffic stop; investigates and reports hazardous roadway or waterway damage; controls parking; issues citation or warning; verbally counsels offenders in lieu of arrest or citation; rescues or assists in the rescue of trapped persons; informs person of crash about reporting and information exchange procedures; explains legal obligations to vehicle operators, conducts traffic crash investigations; administers field check to suspected intoxicated drivers.
5. Performs related work as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Basic Law Enforcement Academy Certification.
• Minimum age of 20 years.
• Valid State of Florida Driver License with an acceptable driving record according to the City’s policies.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands include regularly remaining stationary, using hands, moving, reaching, and communicating. Frequently lifting up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Additional Skills:

• Mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, ratios, percentages, graph interpretation.
• Language: reading, analyzing, interpreting, writing reports, presenting information.
• Reasoning: solving practical problems, interpreting instructions.

Work Environment: Exposure to outside weather conditions, with reasonable accommodations for disabilities.