POLICE OFFICER

Paycom - ATS; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

City Police Department in Florida seeks a police officer to perform general duty law enforcement on a rotating shift. You will patrol the city, respond to complaints, investigate crimes, interview witnesses, and prepare formal reports while maintaining public safety.

The role requires a high school diploma, Florida police certification, and a valid driver’s license, with physical stamina and the ability to work in potentially dangerous environments. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification as a police officer (CJST Florida) required.
• Valid Florida driver’s license required.
• Candidates may be subject to psychological testing, polygraph, background checks.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area of the city, monitors radio, inspects areas, and checks business security.
• Interviews witnesses, gathers evidence, interrogates suspects, makes arrests, and prepares case reports.
• Investigates accidents, administers first aid, secures scenes, and directs traffic.
• Testifies in court and may assist fire-rescue units as needed.
• Prepares case files, offense reports, accident reports, tow sheets, property vouchers, and lab requests.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Police officer certification (CJST Florida)

Florida driver’s license

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOBThis position has a starting salary of $53,430.12 (including holidays) with up to a $10,000 sign on bonus. There are also shift differentials. This includes a generous benefits package offering health, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off, 11 paid holidays, pension and more.Under general supervision, performs general duty law enforcement work to protect lives, property and rights of the public on an assigned shift for the City Police Department. Work involves answering complaint calls and patrolling the city in an official vehicle to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects, investigating traffic accidents, and investigating and securing crime scenes. Employee is also responsible for testifying in court, and assisting fire rescue units as needed. Employee must exercise tact and firmness in frequent public contact. Employee must also exercise independent judgment and initiative in performing assigned tasks. The employee is subject to the usual hazards of law enforcement work. Reports to a Police Sergeant.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPatrols an assigned area of the city; monitors radio calls; inspects troublesome areas and checks security of business establishments; answers complaint calls and investigates crimes and disturbances; interviews witnesses; gather evidence; interrogates suspects and makes arrests; prepares investigation reports.Investigates accidents; performs first aid; secures and clears accident scenes; directs traffic.Serves summons and warrants, explaining briefly the meaning of the papers served and making arrests when necessary.Appears in court as witness to give testimony; may confer with supervisory personnel for advice in complex cases.Monitors vehicle speeds with radar; conducts criminal and driving checks; issues citations or warnings.Prepares various reports and forms such as case files, offense reports, accident reports, tow sheets and cards, property vouchers, lab requests, etc.ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONSTrains recruit officers; supervises activities on duty; reviews paperwork; assists in learning city and state legal procedures.Escorts funeral processions, parades and public figures.May assist disabled motorists with simple repair work such as changing flat tires, unlocking doors, etc.Performs other related work as required.MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEGraduation from high school, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSCertification as a police officer by the Criminal Justice Training Section of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.Must successfully complete psychological testing, polygraph testing, background investigation, and other inquiries to determine employment suitability.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSPhysical Requirements: Must be able to respond quickly and be physically capable of responding to emergency situations and/or situations involving physical confrontation; must have the stamina to endure sustained physical exertion and/or endure periods of duty under unfavorable or life threatening situations. Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including two-way radios, computers, typewriters, calculators, copiers, and facsimile machines. Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 25 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Requires ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, bending, stooping, crouching, or running on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Physical demand requirements are for Heavy Work.