Police Officer

Summary

Police OfficerPerforms responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED (college degree preferred); preferably supplemented by two or more years' progressively responsible experience in a police department; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have Florida Police Officer certification. Required to have and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. No applications will be accepted without the listed documentation below: STATE OF FLORIDA CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS: 1. Passing physical agility test at an authorized Florida criminal justice institute (see FDLE website for list of training schools) [test results should not be older than 6 months]; 2. Copy of Birth Certificate or other proof of Birth and U.S. Citizenship; 3. Copy of High School Diploma or G.E.D.; 4. Valid Florida Driver's License; 5. Copy of DD-214 Form (if applicable) and 6. Copy of FDLE – Florida Dept of Law Enforcement or EOTSupplemental InformationIf you are interested in applying for this position, please include your cover letter, resume, completed application, and documentation (#1 - #6) as listed above. Applications should be delivered to Human Resources Department in a sealed envelope, with your name on it, marked "Police Officer, Certified".

Job Description

Police OfficerPerforms responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED (college degree preferred); preferably supplemented by two or more years' progressively responsible experience in a police department; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience. Must have Florida Police Officer certification. Required to have and maintain a valid Florida driver's license. No applications will be accepted without the listed documentation below: STATE OF FLORIDA CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS: 1. Passing physical agility test at an authorized Florida criminal justice institute (see FDLE website for list of training schools) [test results should not be older than 6 months]; 2. Copy of Birth Certificate or other proof of Birth and U.S. Citizenship; 3. Copy of High School Diploma or G.E.D.; 4. Valid Florida Driver's License; 5. Copy of DD-214 Form (if applicable) and 6. Copy of FDLE – Florida Dept of Law Enforcement or EOTSupplemental InformationIf you are interested in applying for this position, please include your cover letter, resume, completed application, and documentation (#1 - #6) as listed above. Applications should be delivered to Human Resources Department in a sealed envelope, with your name on it, marked "Police Officer, Certified".