Police Officer

General Description

Under general direction, to perform police duties, such as; foot patrol, motorized patrol within the City of Casselberry; to prevent crime; to detect and arrest the perpetrators of crimes; to regulate traffic; to provide public assistance; to perform all additional functions for the rank as prescribed by relevant laws, city ordinances, departmental rules and regulations, orders and directives of the Police Department; to perform special duties and / or assignments as directed by the Chief of Police in his discretion; to enforce the laws of the State of Florida and the ordinances of the City of Casselberry.

IMPORTANT !! - YOU MUST READ THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE YOUR APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY :

Examples of Essential Functions

• Patrols assigned zone in a police vehicle.
• Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for police assistance as directed within the City of Casselberry.
• Arrests violators of state laws and city ordinances, as required.
• Directs and regulates traffic within the City.
• Investigates traffic accidents.
• Maintains the public peace.
• Provides general assistance to the public such as : to injured and ill persons, and in public and domestic disturbances.
• Inspects and protects business and residential properties in the nighttime.
• Completes and submits detailed written reports on approved forms on all activities.
• Appears in courts of law to present testimony and evidence in arrest cases.
• Follows safe working practices and has a working knowledge of safety practices and

procedures.

Typical Qualifications

Supplemental Information

APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY :

THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED / PAID POLICE ACADEMY POSITION. In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must have successfully complete a Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy, be CURRENTLY attending a Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy or CURRENTLY attending a Florida Cross-Over Law Enforcement Academy and is in good standing or has had their out-of-state Law Enforcement certification transferred over to a Florida Law Enforcement certification.

APPLICATION PROCESS :

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT : http : / / www.casselberry.org

Salary

Base Pay......................$64,890

Take-Home Vehicle Program : Members are provided a take-home vehicle upon completion of the Field Training Program.

Healthcare Insurance : The City covers a significant portion of the employee's health insurance premium. Available options include a Copay plan or a HRA plan. Dependent coverage is also available for an additional cost. Employees may qualify for health insurance discounts based on wellness participation, non-tobacco use, and biometric screenings.

Dental & Vision Insurance : Optional dental insurance (DHMO or PPO) and vision insurance for employees and their families.

Supplemental Benefits : Short term disability STD, Voluntary and AD&D Life Insurance, Legal Shield, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness with Cancer Insurance.

Long Term Disability : City paid long term disability after one year of employment.

Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) : City paid 1x base salary (maximum of $200,000)

Defined Benefits Pension Plan : The employee contributes 3% of salary and is vested after 8 years. Retirement plan accrues at 3% per year.

College Tuition Reimbursement : The City will reimburse college tuition and expenses up to $2,400 per year after one year of employment.

Equipment : All Officers are provided take-home vehicle, uniforms, weapons, vest, and other necessary equipment during their entire career.

Leave

Annual leave : Employees accrue at 6.66 hours of annual leave per month during the first year of employment. After the first year, the accrual rate increases to 8 hours per month.

Sick leave : Employees accrue at 6 hours of sick leave per month.

Additional Benefits : Employees are entitled to 10 paid holidays each year, as well as paid bereavement and military leave.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES : Patrol Division, Investigations Section, Traffic Section, DUI Officer, Training Instructor, S.W.A.T., City-County Investigative Bureau, School Resource Officer, Community Response Squad, and Inter Agency Task Forces.

01

Police Officer Applicant, the following questions are going to give the Casselberry Police Department an overview of you, your background, and determine if you meet the minimum standards for employment. EACH and EVERY question must be answered. If the question does not apply to you, select NO or Not Applicable. DO NOT leave it blank. If you do not understand the question, please do not submit your application at this time. Contact the Casselberry Recruiting Section first. Do you understand these instructions?

02

In order to be considered for this position, you MUST HAVE : 1) Successfully completed a Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy; OR 2) Currently attending a Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy; OR 3) be currently attending a FDLE (out-of-state) cross-over Law Enforcement Officer Academy; OR 4) had your out-of-state Law Enforcement Certification transferred over to Florida via an Equivalency of Training on CJSTC Form 76. If you do not meet one of these requirements you are not eligible to apply for this position and we will immediately reject your application. Do you meet one of the four requirements?

03

Have you successfully completed a Florida law enforcement academy?

04

If you have not successfully completed a Florida law enforcement academy, are you currently enrolled in a Florida Law Enforcement Academy, attending a Florida Cross-Over Law Enforcement Academy, or currently attending a Florida Law Enforcement certification transfer course?

05

Please list all Florida law enforcement agencies you have applied to in the past year and your current application / processing status with them.

06

Are you willing and able to work days, nights, overtime, weekends, holidays, prior to, during and after man made and natural disasters and during and after other public safety and law enforcement related incidents?

07

Please indicate any of the following Law Enforcement related jobs / positions that you are / have been employed as. (Check all that apply)

08

Concerning your current / previous law enforcement related position, did you complete your probation period?

09

If you are a current member of a law enforcement agency, are you currently under an internal investigation or have an internal investigation pending?

10

Concerning your previous law enforcement related position, did you leave the agency while under internal investigation, resign in lieu of being a subject of an internal investigation or resign in lieu of being terminated?

11

Are you at least 19 years of age?

12

Are you a United States Citizen?

13

Have you earned a High School Diploma or GED?

14

If you have education beyond a high school diploma or GED, select the option below that best describes your highest level of advanced education achieved.

15

If you speak multiple languages, please list the language(s) you are fluent in.

16

Please indicate your United States Military experience. (Check all that apply)

17

If you are or were in the military, what type of discharge did you receive?

18

Please indicate the type of United States Military service you participated in.

19

Are you claiming veteran's preference? (If so, you must contact Sergeant Ron Phillips at rgphillips@casselberry.org within 3 days of applying for the required paperwork).

20

Other than out of state applicants, do you possess a valid Florida driver's license (Florida resident)?

21

Out of state applicants, do you possess a valid drivers license from your home state?

22

If you have ever held an out-of-state driver's license, please list the dates held, the state, and the driver's license number.

23

Out of state applicants, upon a conditional offer of employment, are you able to obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to starting employment?

24

Not including parking or toll violations, have you ever received a traffic citation?

25

Have you been cited for (3) three or more moving violations in the past (2) years?

26

Please list all traffic citations you have received in the last three years to today's date, including jurisdiction, reason, and disposition. If none, please write "N / A".

27

With the exception of driving under the influence related suspensions and habitual traffic offender suspensions, have your driving privileges been suspended within the last (2) two years?

28

If your license was suspended within the last (2) two years, was the suspension due to an insurance related reason or issued in error by the Drivers License Bureau? (Confirmation documentation will be required)

29

Has your driving privileges been suspended within the last (5) five years for any driving under the influence related or habitual traffic offender related reasons?

30

Concerning the previous questions related to your driving privilege being suspended, if you answered "yes" to any of the questions, please explain the dates, agency / court, reason for suspension, and disposition. If this question does not pertain to you, please write "N / A".

31

Have you ever been arrested, charged with any crime, issued a notice to appear, or been issued a criminal citation?

32

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

33

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

34

Please list all arrests, criminal charges, notices to appear, or criminal citations you have been involved with, including dates, jurisdiction, and disposition. If none, answer N / A. Additionally, please be prepared to provide copies of your court paperwork if you are selected to proceed in the hiring process.

35

Have you ever used any illegal drug?

36

Have you used marijuana within the last year?

37

With the exception of marijuana, have you ever illegally used any controlled substance listed under Florida Statute 893 within the last (5) Five years?

38

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list all illegal drugs you have used in your lifetime, including when you first used, when you last used, and how many times you used each drug.

39

Have you ever illegally used any Opiate or Hallucinogenic or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893?

40

Have you ever cultivated, manufactured or sold any Opiate, Hallucinogenic, Cocaine or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893?

41

With the exception of any Opiate, Hallucinogenic, Cocaine or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893, have you ever cultivated, manufactured or sold any controlled substance listed under Florida Statute 893 within the last (5) five years?

42

To be hired, the use of tobacco, vaping, or use of similar product, including but not limited to a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or used an electronic or "e-cigarette." or used any smokeless tobacco products including but not limited to chewing tobacco, snuff or dip must cease prior to your first working day. Do you understand this tobacco free requirement?

Required Question

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