Police Officer/Sponsored Cadet

City of Altamonte Springs; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Basic life insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Pension plan

Disability coverage

Flexible spending account

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

City of Altamonte Springs is seeking an Operations Officer in the Police Department to handle day-to-day law enforcement duties and crime prevention at street level.

Requirements include Florida CJSTC Basic Academy enrollment/completion and a high school diploma or GED. Valid Florida driver license within 30 days; ability to pass drug testing and CVSA may be required; readiness for emergency call-outs and training under the city's Emergency Management Plan.

Qualifications

• Requires Florida CJSTC Basic Academy enrollment or completion.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• No visible tattoos on head/face/neck/scalp/hands.
• Must obtain Florida driver license within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using restraints.
• Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle during day and night.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations.
• Participate in required trainings and be available for emergencies.

Skills

Arrest procedures

Report writing

Pursuit and rescue

Driving

Defensive tactics

Physical fitness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CJSTC Basic Academy (enrollment/completion)

Associate/Bachelor degree (preferable)

Tools

Handcuffs

Police vehicle operation

Job description

Position Overview

Operations position, which encompasses the day to day law enforcement work of the department. The primary duty shall be the prevention and detection of crime offenses at the street level.

Position Functions

• Effect an arrest, forcibly if necessary, using handcuffs and other restraints.
• Prepare investigative and other reports, including sketches.
• Operate a law enforcement vehicle during both day and night.
• Pursue fleeing suspects and perform rescue operations.
• Adhere to the requirements of the department’s Drug Free Workplace Program including non-use of tobacco products during working hours. (DRUG TEST WILL BE REQUIRED)
• Complete and maintain physical fitness as prescribed by department standards. (PHYSICAL FITNESS ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED)
• Participate in Defensive Tactics as required. Perform additional duties as assigned. Be available for emergency call-outs.
• Complete required trainings as specified within the City’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
• In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential and may be required to perform duties outside of their normal job description.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of or enrollment in a State of Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Basic Law Enforcement Academy. (Must successfully complete the academy prior to date of hire.)
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must not have visible tattoos on the head, face, neck, scalp, below the wrist, or on the hands.
• Valid driver license. Must obtain State of Florida driver license within thirty (30) days of employment.

Preferable Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree.
• Previous law enforcement experience.
• Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Supplemental Information

• ATTENTION APPLICANT** Per State Statute 943.13 if you have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury of a false statement or if after July 1, 1981, you pled guilty or nolo contendere to or have been found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement you are not eligible for employment or appointment as a Police Officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.

The selection process for positions in the Altamonte Springs Police Department will include Drug Testing and a Truth Verification Examination/Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA); Applicants must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history screening. Employees in this position are subject to continuous criminal history monitoring throughout employment.

Regular duties may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, including Hepatitis B.

Driving history for the past three (3) years must reflect no violations of a driving related felony offense, or driving under the influence (DUI) which includes both drugs and alcohol, reckless driving, or hit and run involving an occupied vehicle or attended property, or an accumulation of traffic violations, plus three (3) points for each attendance at driving school (regardless of whether points were assessed against the license) where the penalty points do not exceed twelve (12).

Position is considered at-risk for exposure to Hepatitis B during performance of regular duties. An acceptance/declination of vaccination form is required.

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The City of Altamonte Springs offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health employee coverage and basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees may enroll in optional additional life package options, flex spending account, long term and short term disability coverage, dental and vision coverage, and a deferred compensation plan. There are pension plan options, depending on the position held. Employees also have access to an extensive wellness program, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement/education incentive program.

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