Certified Police Officer

Margate Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Margate Police Department is seeking qualified individuals to serve as police officers. The role involves routine patrols, rapid response to incidents, traffic safety enforcement, and community engagement to maintain public order and safety.

Candidates must meet Florida standards, complete certification, and pass a series of evaluations. The position offers opportunities for advancement and specialized assignments within the department.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Pass required psychological, physical, and background checks and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine patrols in designated areas and engage with the community.
• Respond to calls for service and incidents with professional judgment.
• Investigate crimes, enforce laws, and prepare reports for court proceedings.
• Coordinate traffic safety, traffic enforcement, and public safety initiatives.

Skills

Patrol operations

Traffic control

Public safety

Investigations

Education

High school diploma

Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification

Job description

***STARTING SALARIES ARE BASED ON YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE AS A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER. EX: A CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER WITH 7 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE WILL START AT STEP # 7 SALARY.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision of a police supervisor, performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities, Tasks are primarily service oriented and include but not limited to: dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, investigations, and other public safety, order maintenance and emergency response services. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Candidates perform duties in accordance with Florida Statutes, City Codes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. Candidate must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise sound independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written reports for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a supervisor in their absence. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts routine preventive and proactive patrol in designated residential and business areas, and initiates contacts with both business operators and residents to establish open communications within the community.
• Responds to calls for police service and takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention, i.e., responds to in progress and delayed crime scenes, domestic disputes and disturbances, disputes among neighbors, businesses and customers, juveniles, and gang incidents.
• Provides information and/or assistance to the public by answering a wide range of non-police related service calls, informing citizens of available services in the community, and providing referrals to other city, county, and state agencies when applicable.
• Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining civil obedience at group functions.
• Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI investigations.
• Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations, initial investigation into numerous crimes (robbery, burglary, assaults, abuse etc.), processes minor crime scenes and collects evidence, conducts investigations concerning civil disturbances/matters (land-lord/tenant, failure to pay, child custody, etc.), conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents and conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity. Gathers and maintains intelligence with regard to criminal activity through the use of civilian contacts and other methods.
• Enforces laws and arrests offenders for both felonies and misdemeanors, City Ordinance Violations, and issues Notices to Appear. Issues traffic citations, and prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.
• Testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings, as well as other related activities.
• Provides a variety of specialized services when properly trained and so assigned, i.e., K-9, Special Response Team (SRT), Special Enforcement Team (SET), Motorcycle Officer, Detective, School Resource Officer (SRO), Crime Prevention, Traffic Homicide Investigations (THI), Public Information Officer (PIO), or Crisis Negotiator.
• May be assigned to a specific functional area requiring specific duties not delegated to the essential functions of a Police Officer, thus candidate may perform the majority of essential functions on a more limited basis. Specific areas include, but are not limited to, school resource, evidence/property, personnel and training, DARE, planning/research, criminal investigation, narcotics, patrol, neighborhood policing, or other assignments as determined by the Chief of Police. Candidate may be assigned to work natural disasters or other hazardous incidents, i.e., hurricanes.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs emergency response duties as necessary.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent, possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license, pass psychological screening, pass physical evaluation, pass Computer Voice Stress Analysis (C.V.S.A.) truth verification test, pass written (if required by Florida Statute 943.17), oral and physical agility testing, pass background investigation, meet any additional current state training requirements necessary to obtain and maintain State of Florida law enforcement officer certification and successful completion of an 18 month probationary period. Must successfully complete all applicable Civil Service requirements. Candidates must meet all other minimum law enforcement officer employment certification requirements specified in Florida Statute 943.13, including but not limited to no convictions for felony or misdemeanor crimes or derogatory moral turpitude issues as specified by statute or administrative code.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Tasks involve frequent walking, standing, some lifting and carrying objects of light to heavy weight (5-100+ pounds). Physical agility and fitness for perfo