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Who We Are Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK: Performs paraprofessional work involving the performance of non-emergency law enforcement duties, including responding to non-violent criminal incidents, accidents, and police service calls, and preparation of related reports. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is reviewed through reports submitted, meetings, and results obtained. Involves the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Involves frequent standing, walking, bending, sitting, and exposure to traffic noise and weather conditions.
REQUIRED TO WORK ROTATING SHIFTS. NEW HIRES AGREE IN WRITING TO MAKE A TWO-YEAR COMMITMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT.
Minimum Requirements
High School Diploma or GED which meets State standards, plus (6) six months of related experience
required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. College is preferred.
The following requirements are a
MUST :
- be at least 19 years of age to attend the academy.
- be a citizen of the United States by application date.
- successfully complete 19-week academy training and 15-week field training. Training academy is full-time days, fully paid. Selected candidates serve a 12-month probationary period.
- pass assessment tests, medical and psychological examinations and a thorough background check which involves two polygraph examinations.
- be of good moral character: no felony convictions (ever) or misdemeanor convictions (within five years of the date of application) involving moral character, perjury, or false statements.
- be able to meet very restrictive drug standard. Must have possessed a valid driver's license for at least one year prior to the date of application and continuing to the date of employment.
The hiring process for this position includes an English Language Written Exam and a Writing Sample. These assessments will be conducted virtually. I t is the responsibility of each applicant to check their email for correspondence regarding these assessments.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED WITH ONLINE APPLICATION. MUST OBTAIN FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
BY THE EMPLOYMENT DATE, THE APPLICANT MUST RESIDE WITHIN A THIRTY-FIVE (35) MILE RADIUS OF THE INTERSECTION OF CENTRAL BOULEVARD AND ORANGE AVENUE.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants
must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
