Police Officer

City of Plant City (FL); Lacoochee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Plant City in Florida seeks a Police Officer to safeguard residents and property, respond to emergencies and enforce state laws as well as local ordinances. You will patrol areas, issue citations, conduct investigations, and support public safety with integrity.

Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent, Florida State Law Enforcement Certification, and a Valid Florida Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Florida State Law Enforcement Certification is required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License is required.
• Ability to perform essential physical tasks and pass standards.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service.
• Enforces motor vehicle and criminal laws and promotes public safety.
• Drives patrol vehicles, issues citations, and makes arrests.
• Investigates crimes, collects evidence, and testifies in court.
• Assists in raids/arrests and liaises with the area intelligence community.
• Prepares investigation reports and communicates findings.

Skills

Public safety

Emergency response

Law enforcement

Community relations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida State Law Enforcement Certification

Valid Florida Driver’s License

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.

IMPORTANT: If you are a Certified Law Enforcement Officer outside the state of Florida, you may be exempt from having to complete the full basic recruit academy upon relocating to Florida.

If you have any questions pertaining to this position, please contact Recruiting at [e-mail].

• 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. to view the physical assessment requirements in addition to what is listed below:

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
• Both eyes required X
• Depth perception X
• Distinguishing basic colors X
• Distinguishing shades of colors X
• Good hearing (with or without hearing aid) X
• Straight pulling X
• Pulling hand over hand X
• Pushing X
• Walking X
• Standing X
• Crawling X
• Kneeling X
• Bending X
• Balancing X
• Stooping X
• Jumping X
• Running X
• Throwing X
• Driving (cars, small vans, pick-ups, etc.) X
• Driving & operating (heavy equip., trucks, etc.) X
• Other X

Environmental Conditions:

• Environment Constant Frequent Occasional N/A
• Work Inside X
• Work Outside X
• In the Heat X
• In the Cold X
• In High Humidity X
• In Dampness or Chilliness X
• In Dry Conditions X
• In or with Noisy Conditions X
• In Darkness X
• In or with Dusty Conditions X
• With Silica, Asbestos, etc. X
• With Fumes or Gases X
• With Smoke or Flames X
• With Chemicals X
• With Solvents X
• With Grease or Oils X
• With Radiant Energy X
• With Electrical Energy X
• On Slippery Surfaces X
• On Uneven Surfaces X
• In or With Moving Objects X
• In or With Ladders/Scaffolding X
• At Heights above Ground Level X
• Below Ground Level X
• In Water X
• With Explosives X
• With Poor Ventilation X
• With Odors X
• With Unusual Fatigue Factors X
• Other Relevant Information: X