Police Officer

Sanford Police Department; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentive up to $1500/yearly

Education and Career Development Incet

Shift differential

Field Training Officer incentive

Job summary

The Sanford Police Department in Sanford, FL is seeking a Police Officer Cadet to assist with safety and security work while pursuing Florida LE Certification. Under supervision, you will perform patrols, respond to emergencies, and support investigations.

Eligible applicants include high school graduates with Florida driver's license; cadet rate is $20 per hour during training, with incentives such as education and development support, shift differentials, and FTO opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• Requires a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification. Will consider applicants who are enrolled in Florida Law Enforcement Certification training and who will receive the Florida Law Enforcement Certification no later than 90 days after the closing of the applicable job posting #25-00005.
• Applicants currently enrolled in Florida Law Enforcement Certification training may be eligible for hire for a forty (40) hour work week consistent with an (80) hour (or two-week) pay period at an hourly rate of $20.00 for the Police Officer Cadet position, as well as any overtime hours that are in excess of (40) hours per week at a rate per Fair Labor Standards Act and City Policy. Applicants currently enrolled in Florida Law Enforcement Certification training may be eligible for tuition reimbursement up to $3500 of verified expenses for said training.
• City Education Incentive (for qualified officers) equals up to $1500 annually.
• Education and Career Development Incentive (for qualified officers) equals up to $1560 annually.
• Shift Differential and Field Training Officer Incentive for qualified officers.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area on foot or by vehicle.
• Responds to and assists emergency calls.
• Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals, and prisoners to county jail and court hearings.
• Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, and stolen property; investigates suspected illegal activity; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Investigates crime scene and accidents; administers breathalyzer tests; searches for and preserves evidence; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations.
• Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections; escorts funerals and parades.
• Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts; solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.
• Prepares for court procedures and provides testimony during depositions and hearings.
• Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic and parking regulations, etc.
• Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintains logs; completes forms; prepares violation reports.
• Assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; directs evacuation traffic.
• Assists with animal control services.
• Attends training sessions and seminars as directed; assists with the training of new Officers.

Skills

Knowledge of criminal law

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform safety and security Police work involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. Employee functions at journey staff level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of all citizens. Specific assignments are received from a Police Sergeant or superior Officer, however, employee must react with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations.

Patrols assigned area on foot or by vehicle; responds to and assists emergency calls; answers citizen complaints and/or general inquiries.

Protects the lives and property of all citizens; administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons; provides assistance to stranded motorists.

Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals, and prisoners to county jail and court hearings.

Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, and stolen property; investigates suspected illegal activity; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.

Investigates crime scene and accidents; administers breathalyzer tests; searches for and preserves evidence; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.

Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations.

Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections; escorts funerals and parades.

Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts; solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.

Prepares for court procedures and provides testimony during depositions and hearings.

Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic and parking regulations, etc.

Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintains logs; completes forms; prepares violation reports.

Assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; directs evacuation traffic.

Assists with animal control services.

Attends training sessions and seminars as directed; assists with the training of new Officers.

ADDITIONAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as directed when such duties are a logical and appropriate assignment to the position.

REQUIREMENTS

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED
• Requires a valid Florida Driver's License by date of hire.
• Requires a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification. Will consider applicants who are currently enrolled in Florida Law Enforcement Certification training and who will receive the Florida Law Enforcement Certification no later than 90 days after the closing of the applicable job posting #25-00005.
• ***Applicants currently enrolled in Florida Law Enforcement Certification training may be eligible for hire for a forty (40) hour work week consistent with an (80) hour (or two-week) pay period at an hourly rate of $20.00 for the Police Officer Cadet position, as well as any overtime hours that are in excess of (40) hours per week at a rate per Fair Labor Standards Act and City Policy. Applicants currently enrolled in Florida Law Enforcement Certification training may be eligible for tuition reimbursement up to $3500 of verified expenses for said training.
• City Education Incentive (for qualified officers) equals up to $1500 annually.
• Education and Career Development Incentive (for qualified officers) equals up to $1560 annually.
• Shift Differential and Field Training Officer Incentive for qualified officers.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and current ordinances, departmental policies and procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of the City's judicial system, and operations and procedures for criminal prosecution.
• Knowledge of First Aid procedures and equipment at the first respondent level.
• Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices of interviewing and interrogating suspects, victims and witnesses.
• Knowledge of defensive tactics to protect self and others; proper arrest and suspect apprehension techniques.
• Knowledge of physical characteristics of the City's territory; cultural diversity of the people living and working within the City's boundaries.
• Skill in the inspection, inventory, and operational testing of all equipment, firearms, apparatus, tools, appliances, and supplies/materials of the assigned squad.
• Knowledge of record keeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques.
• Knowledge of business English, e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Intermediate level mathematical skills, including percentages and decimals.
• Skill in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective conflict resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing duties of a Police Officer, tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling