Police Officer

Plant City Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Plant City Police Department seeks a dedicated Police Officer to protect life and property, respond to calls, and uphold the Florida and U.S. Constitution. You will patrol streets, issue citations, make arrests, and participate in investigations.

Applicants must meet minimum education, hold Florida State Law Enforcement Certification and a valid Florida driver's license; physical standards apply, and you'll train regularly to keep the community safe.

Qualifications

• Maintains order and public safety.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Protects life and property.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Drives vehicles or patrols to detect law violators and issue citations.
• Makes arrests and participates in raids and investigations.
• Collects and records information (fingerprints, photos) and secures evidence.
• Prepares reports and testifies in court or proceedings.
• Acts as liaison to intelligence communities and investigates crimes.

Skills

Public safety

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ensures the safety and wellbeing of citizens within the City of Plant City. Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. Protects life and property. Performs duties to uphold the US Constitution and the Laws set forth by the State of Florida.

Provides for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.

• Questions and interviews individuals or observe persons and establishments to confirm information given to patrol officers.
• Monitors, notes, reports, and investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
• Drives vehicles or patrols specific areas to detect law violators, issues citations, and makes arrests.
• Participates or assists in raids and arrests. Apprehends felons.
• Collects and records physical information about arrested suspects, including fingerprints, height and weight measurements, and photographs. Secures evidence.
• Executes arrest warrants, locating and taking persons into custody.
• Prepares report of findings of investigation. Analyzes information gathered by investigation, and report findings and recommendations.
• Testifies in court or at administrative proceedings concerning investigation findings.
• Acts as a liaison to an area wide intelligence community.
• Investigates minor crimes and major violent crimes.
• Investigates other crimes when the case load backs up to include theft, fraud and all property crimes.

Other duties may be assigned as dictated by operational necessity.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to carry out each essential duty or responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities; education and/or experience; and certificates or licenses required in order to fill the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or possession of an acceptable equivalent diploma.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Florida State Law Enforcement Certification.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and be insurable by the City’s current insurance provider.

A Police Officer must have the ability to perform essential physical tasks at a set standard. The City of Plant City requires potential candidates to meet the listed standards prior to being offered employment.

Code:

Constant = 2/3 or more of the time

Frequent = from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

Occasional = up to 1/3 of the time

N/A = Not applicable

Physical Skills

Constant

Frequent

Occasional

N/A

Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over) X

Moderate lifting (15 to 44 lbs.) X

Light lifting (under 15 lbs.) X

Heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over) X

Moderate carrying (15 to 44 lbs.) X

Light carrying (under 15 lbs.) X

Reaching above shoulder X

Use of fingers X

Both hands required X

Climbing (use of legs and arms) X

Climbing (legs only) X

Good near vision X

Good distant vision X