Police Officer Recruit

Police Officer Recruit

Under direction, attends a basic Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Officer Academy to obtain the basic skills and fitness level necessary for performance of Police Officer duties. This is the non-sworn, entry-level class in the Police Officer series. Incumbents in this classification receive training in a controlled classroom environment. Advancement to the sworn Police Officer level is based on meeting minimum qualification standards, satisfactory performance in the academy, and availability of positions.

Essential Job Functions (Illustrative Only) :

• Attend the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Officer Academy to acquire basic police skills and fitness required for officer duties.
• Occasionally perform non-sworn Community Service Officer duties, such as determining crime classification and whether a crime occurred.
• Prepare police offense and incident reports based on phone and in-person calls.
• Participate in case review and prepare administrative reports.
• Provide general law enforcement and community service information to the public.
• Receive and assess incoming calls, determining the caller's identity and the nature of their call.
• Operate telephones, fax machines, word processors, computers, copiers, and testify as a witness in court.
• Direct traffic and transport police vehicles for servicing when necessary.
• Act as a scribe / runner for command staff during major incidents.
• Perform related duties as required or necessary, with responsibilities possibly changing to meet business needs :

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills :

Education & Experience :

Special Requirements :

Physical Abilities Test (P.A.T.) Requirements :

This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current Drugs and Alcohol policy. During occasions of local emergencies this position may be required to report to perform emergency tasks, which may result in extended work hours as well as extended periods of time away from family members. The Incident Commander and the employee's department Head will make the determination as to who will be required to work.

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to move 150-pound objects up to 100 feet in an emergency. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, running, standing, sitting, walking, and operating motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; climbing obstructions, complete mobility of all limbs and discharging firearms; operating motorized vehicles; lifting and pushing. Additional physical abilities required :