Certified Police Officer

City of Excellence Police Officer

The City of Aventura is hiring for full-time certified police officer positions to establish an eligibility list for current openings and future openings.

Performs police patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulation and enforcement, enforces criminal laws and makes arrests for felony and misdemeanor offenses and other law enforcement activities. Police officers may be assigned to various units within the police department to include but not limited to : Road Patrol, Detective Bureau, Traffic Unit, Training Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Marine Patrol, etc.

A Police Officer may work rotating shifts and perform the following duties :

• Patrols streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to detect crime, traffic violations or other violations or incidents requiring police action
• Writing reports, field interrogations cards and any other reports as the case or incident may require
• Conducting preliminary investigations on all crimes / crashes, incidents and any other law violations
• Responding to routine, emergency or difficult calls for service. May also initiate a call for service if viewed or come upon during patrol duties
• Interview and / or interrogate suspects, witnesses and drivers of vehicles involved in crimes or crashes
• Gathering and preserving physical evidence.
• Making arrests or taking persons into custody and carrying out their duties in conjunction with Federal, State, County and City Laws and Ordinances
• Preparing cases for court presentations and testifying when required in all proceedings
• Patrols the city to preserve the peace and enforce criminal and traffic laws
• Summon paramedics, tow trucks, other law enforcement officers, and other assistance as appropriate. Takes measurements and draws diagrams of a scene such as crashes or as may be required.
• Conducts follow up investigations of crimes as time, policy and / or manpower permit.
• Accepts responsibility and ownership of their work product. Strives to control and resolve conflict and defuse tense situations when possible.
• Prepares a variety of reports and records including, reports of investigation, field interrogation report, property receipts, alcohol influence reports, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, Offense Incident and accident reports, etc.
• Maintains normal availability by radio, laptop or telephone for dispatch to emergencies or calls for service.

The position of Police Officer requires carrying and demonstrating competence with a firearm and / or other less than lethal devices and defensive tactics. The position requires carrying a firearm and less lethal devices at all times while on duty and working off duty details. Carries out duties in accordance with accepted police procedures and / or policy to ensure personal safety and safety of fellow Officers. Coordinates activities with other officers or other City departments as needed, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, and Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures, as needed and assigned.

Peripheral duties include maintaining departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. Reports damaged or missing equipment to supervisor. Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police operating activities. May serve as a member of various employee committees. Performs other duties as assigned or as may be necessary.

Must pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical, and drug screen. Must successfully pass a physical agility test within the last 6 months prior to application as administered by a certified FDLE training center. Applicants must have successfully completed a swim test administered by a certified FDLE training center.

Minimum qualifications include : Must be a minimum of 21 years old at the time of employment; Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of employment, a valid FL State driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State; No felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories; Must be a U.S. citizen; Must be able to read and write the English language; Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits; Must attend and successfully complete a basic Police Officer Academy and successfully take and pass the State Police Officer Exam.

Education and experience : Must have a minimum of 60 or more completed college credits that include general studies; or, a High School diploma / GED and two (2) or more years of U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge; or two (2) years of law enforcement experience as a Certified Police Officer.