Reserve Police Officer PT

Description

NATURE OF WORK


This classification involves specialized and limited law enforcement and public safety work involving crowd control, traffic control, and the protection of life.

An incumbent in this classification is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the incumbent is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other designated supervisor, the incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The incumbent is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Reserve Police Officers will be assigned to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position.

Regular Rate: $34.13 per hour
Special Detail Rate: $52.50 per hour (Based on Assignment)

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in crowd control and traffic control for events
• Inspects assigned area as often as possible, giving particular attention to potential crime hazards or situations
• Provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public
• May initiate preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police actions
• Preserves crime scenes
• Renders first aid
• Interrogates subjects and witnesses
• Conducts area searches
• Makes arrests as appropriate
• Records all relevant facts
• Makes required court appearance as assigned and required
• Applies knowledge of departmental policies, rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to situations which occur
• Promptly takes appropriate action against all persons who are seen violating the law
• Takes lost, stolen or abandoned property into custody and makes disposition of same
• Enforces traffic laws and conducts accident investigations.
• Patrols assigned area to eliminate the opportunity for crime to occur
• Responds to and attempts to settle disturbances
• Performs related work as required and assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. diploma
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Current certification as a state of Florida Law Enforcement Officer
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordMust obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire
• Must be in good standing from a Florida Law Enforcement Agency and have officially separated or retired by the time of hire
• All retired City of Sunrise Certified Police Officers must have been officially separated from employment with the City a minimum of six (6) months prior to application submittal

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following documents MUST be attached as (1) complete .pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE - 10MB) and submitted with your application (NOTE: If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (i.e. Background Questionnaire – Part 1, Background Questionnaire – Part 2, etc.) with each part being less than 10MB to be able to upload your documents):

• Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire . This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link. Please note it must be typed AND notarized.
• Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization
• Social Security Card
• Driver’s License
• Florida Police Officer Certificate
• FLHSMV – Complete Driver License History
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• College Diploma and Transcripts (if applicable)
• CJBAT Test results Must have passed the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). The following applicants are exempt from the CJBAT requirements: Veterans with an “Honorable” Military discharge (DD214)Applicants with an Associates Degree or higherFlorida Certified Police Officers are not required to retake test
• Physical Agility Test results Must pass swimming (SWIM) and Physical Agility Test (PAT) Tests must be taken at Broward College Institute of Public SafetyPAT results are valid for six (6) months SWIM results are valid for life
• Military DD214 (if applicable)
• Supporting Documents: Training certificates, awards, letters of recommendation and any other licenses held

ASSIGNMENT

• Reserve Police Officers are to be utilized for Special Detail Assignments or other Police Department assignments authorized by the Police Chief or designee.

DISCLOSURES

• Reserve Police Officers shall not be considered as entry-level for regular full-time Police Officer positions and there should be no expectation that Reserve Police Officers will ever become employed as a full-time, regular Police Officer. Incumbents in this classification are not subject to the City pension plan nor are eligible for any City pension benefits. Reserve Police Officers positions are 'at-will' and are not subject to any of the terms included in the Fraternal Order of Police or Police Benevolent Association Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Incumbents are not permitted to serve in the capacity as a law enforcement officer with any other agency while serving as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Sunrise.
• Reserve Police Officers are required to work one Event or Assignment per month.
• Reserve Police Officers will not be guaranteed any specific number of hours of work during any given day/week/month and will work a maximum of 24 hours per week. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

• Part-time work shift hours vary and may include nights, weekends and holidays. High degree of exposure to potentially hazardous conditions including inclement weather and severe temperatures. Officers may be subject to dangerous and stressful situations.

Physical:

• A pre-employment medical examination and complete background investigation is required
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in the pursuit of suspects and/or in crime scene investigations
• Prolonged carrying of articles weighing between 10 to 25 lbs.
• Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time
• Occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and running
• Ability to operate city issued motor vehicles

Sensory:

• Corrected visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes; no marked red-green deficiency of color vision and no dimming of red objects; normal depth perception; no significant interference with night vision; no significant loss of peripheral vision; strabismus which is accompanied by double vision and not correctable. This will also include no hearing loss of greater than 46 decibels in the 3,000 cps range.
• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.
• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence and court procedures
• Ability to apply modern police procedures, methods and terminology
• Ability to apply civil and criminal laws, police rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to perform complete and thorough investigations
• Ability to analyze problems and objectively deal with people
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations
• Ability to apply life saving techniques, where required
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officers, supervisors, officials and the general public
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
• Knowledge of state statutes, local ordinances and departmental regulations
• Ability to apply skills associated with the use and care of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing