Patrol Officer: Serve, Protect & Engage

Jacksonville Beach Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property, enforce laws, and respond to incidents. You will patrol, conduct traffic enforcement, and perform security checks on public and private properties.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Florida driver's license, completion of training, and the ability to testify in court. You will work under supervision and may be assigned to special duties or mutual aid.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Florida driver’s license and ability to meet department training requirements.
• Must pass departmental physical abilities test.

Responsibilities

• Enforces city/state laws to protect life and property and promote security.
• Patrols on foot or in a vehicle, observes traffic and disturbances, and responds to dispatches.
• Issues citations, directs traffic, and investigates crashes.
• Performs security checks on properties and maintains logs and records.
• Conducts investigations, interviews, collects evidence, and testifies in court as needed.
• Assists with background investigations, liaison with other agencies, and mutual aid.

Skills

Police procedures

Written & verbal communication

Situational awareness

Decision making under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Firearms handling

Vehicle operation

Job description

The Jacksonville Beach Police Department is seeking a Police Officer to protect life and property, enforce laws, and respond to incidents. You will patrol, conduct traffic enforcement, and perform security checks on public and private properties.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, Florida driver's license, completion of training, and the ability to testify in court. You will work under supervision and may be assigned to special duties or mutual aid.