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Government Jobs lists this POLICE OFFICER opportunity in crestview, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job OpportunityThis is general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Employee is responsible for the protection, detection and investigation of crime, and for maintaining law and order. Specific assignments are received as a result of calls for police service and from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and regulations. Employees must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies and unusual situations.Job ResponsibilitiesPatrols assigned areaChecks doors and windows of business establishmentsEnforces vehicle parking and operating lawsWatches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and of propertyVisits crime scenes and accident locationsSearches for and apprehends violatorsServes subpoenas and warrantsEscorts funeral processionsTransports prisoners to police station and to detention facilityTestifies and presents evidence in courtAssists in directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic and performs school crossing guard duties when necessaryInvestigates suspected illegal activitiesChecks on operation of public places for compliance with laws and ordinancesMay be assigned special law enforcement related duties such as community relations and information officerMay be assigned to perform specialized tasks requiring knowledge and background of an experienced police officer such as training and dispatching of police calls for service.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesHigh School Diploma or Florida approved GEDCompletion of minimum standard courses set by Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training commission prior to being certified as a Police Officer or attendance at certified police academy.Prefer supplemented college credits in a discipline recognized by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training CommissionAbility to observe situations objectively and to report them clearly and completelyAbility to understand the principles and practices of police work and to understand and enforce laws and ordinances relating to police workAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general publicBackground and personal history standards as established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training CommissionPossession of a Valid Florida Driver's LicenseRequires a high degree of physical fitness and extreme physical exertion.We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.Employee Benefits OverviewHealth, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.For further details, please visit our candidate portal.
Worksite address
crestview, FL, 32536, US
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