Certified Police Officer - Community Safety Leader

Ocoee Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Ocoee is seeking a Certified Police Officer to patrol, investigate, and engage with the community while enforcing Florida laws and city ordinances. Starting pay is $64,633.50, with potential increases for prior law enforcement experience.

Applicants must meet Florida certification requirements and submit necessary documents. Eligibility includes 21+ age, US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, and the ability to read and speak English;

Qualifications

• National Testing Network FrontLine National test within 12 months.
• Valid Florida Driver's License before employment and good driving record.
• Must hold Florida or out-of-state law enforcement certification or be enrolled/completed Florida Police Academy or Equivalency of Training.
• Must obtain Florida certification prior to full-time employment.
• Attach resume, DD214 (if prior military), degree proof, and FL certification proof.
• Tattoo policy: visible tattoos allowed with rules against prejudicial or extreme tattoos.
• Prior experience not required but may increase starting pay.
• Age 21+, US Citizenship, High School Grad/GED.
• Read/Speak English required; incentives for speaking certain second languages.

Responsibilities

• Patrol duties to protect life and property.
• Conduct criminal investigations and community policing.
• Engage with the community to improve safety and law enforcement outcomes.

Skills

National Testing Network FrontLine Nat

Florida Driver's License

Read/Speak English

US Citizenship

Education

High School Grad/GED

Florida Law Enforcement Certification

Out-of-State Certification

Police Academy or Equivalency of Training

Job description

The City of Ocoee is seeking a Certified Police Officer to patrol, investigate, and engage with the community while enforcing Florida laws and city ordinances. Starting pay is $64,633.50, with potential increases for prior law enforcement experience.

Applicants must meet Florida certification requirements and submit necessary documents. Eligibility includes 21+ age, US citizenship, a high school diploma or GED, a valid Florida driver's license, and the ability to read and speak English;