Police Officer | $20,000 Signing Bonus
Salary Range: $54,049 - $62,015. Employee Benefits: Public Safety Retirement Plan,Tuition Reimbursement, Holiday, Vacation and Sick Paid Time Off, Employee Wellness Benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Patrol assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes, enforce laws, and provide assistance.
- Respond to calls involving accidents, criminal activities, and disasters.
- Conduct thorough investigations, secure scenes, gather evidence, and make arrests.
- Issue traffic summonses, parking citations, and vehicle defect corrections.
- Process found property and evidence, demonstrating technical expertise.
- Act as a field training officer, mentoring and guiding new police officers.
- Maintain proficiency in firearm usage and adhere to high standards.
- Collaborate with community members, ensuring effective public relations.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong knowledge of law enforcement principles, practices, and regulations.
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local criminal laws and ordinances.
- Exceptional report writing and communication skills.
- Ability to handle stressful situations and react calmly in emergencies.
- Proficiency in firearm use and care.
- Valid Florida Class "E" driver's license.
- Certificate of Completion from Police Academy.
- Certified and Registered with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
- High school graduation or equivalent diploma.
- Successful completion of physical and psychological evaluations and background checks.
- Completion of Police Academy curriculum and in-service training.
Perks
- $20,000 signing bonus.
- Opportunity to serve and protect your community.
- Our department is growing, affording our personnel active and exciting career growth and development.
Join us in upholding safety and promoting well-being.
The City of Lake Alfred is an Equal Opportunity Employer & a Drug-Free Workplace.