POLICE OFFICER

Crestview Fire Department; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

PTO and holidays

457b plan

Job summary

City of Crestview Police Department is seeking a Police Officer for full-time service in Crestview, FL. The role covers general police duties, crime prevention, and rapid response to incidents while maintaining public safety and law enforcement standards.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, completion of required Florida standards, and a valid Florida driver's license; state certified academy is preferred. Benefits include health and retirement programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Florida approved GED.
• Completion of minimum standard courses set by Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• College credits in a related discipline are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area.
• Check doors and windows of businesses.
• Enforce parking and vehicle operation laws.
• Investigate crimes and assert authority at scene.
• Testify and present evidence in court.
• Direct traffic and assist school crossings when needed.

Skills

Observational skills

Law enforcement knowledge

Public interactions

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Criminal justice coursework/academy

Job description

Police Officer

Salary $50,377.60 Annually

Location City of Crestview Police Department, FL

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number 202300008

Department POLICE SERVICES

Division POLICE

Opening Date 06/06/2024

FLSA Non-Exempt

The City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or military status.

Job Summary

This is general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Employee is responsible for the protection, detection and investigation of crime, and for maintaining law and order. Specific assignments are received as a result of calls for police service and from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and regulations. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies and unusual situations.

Job Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area
• Checks doors and windows of business establishments
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws
• Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and of property
• Visits crime scenes and accident locations
• Searches for and apprehends violators
• Serves subpoenas and warrants
• Escorts funeral processions
• Transports prisoners to police station and to detention facility
• Testifies and presents evidence in courtAssists in directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic and performs school crossing guard duties when necessary
• Investigates suspected illegal activities
• Checks on operation of public places for compliance with laws and ordinances
• May be assigned special law enforcement related duties such as community relations and information officer
• May be assigned to perform specialized tasks requiring knowledge and background of an experienced police officer such as training and dispatching of police calls for service.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• High School Diploma or Florida approved GED
• Completion of minimum standard courses set by Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training commission prior to being certified as a Police Officer or attendance at certified police academy.
• Prefer supplemented college credits in a discipline recognized by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission

Abilities

• Ability to observe situations objectively and to report them clearly and completely
• Ability to understand the principles and practices of police work and to understand and enforce laws and ordinances relating to police work
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
• Background and personal history standards as established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Possession of a Valid Florida Driver's License
• Requires a high degree of physical fitness and extreme physical exertion.

We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full‑time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer‑paid dental and employee‑paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension‑style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and long‑term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city‑paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.

Employer Crestview, City of (FL)

Address 198 North Wilson Street

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Website https://cityofcrestview.org/