Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 202302389
Department: POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date: 10/03/2023
POSITION SUMMARY PLEASE READ PRIOR TO APPLYING.. This posting is solely for individuals that are already certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) or have already been accepted into the Equivalency of Training (EOT) for FDLE. ALL others will need to apply under the Contractual Non-Sworn Police Cadet posting HERE Through Courage, Knowledge, and Integrity, the Port St. Lucie Police Department is committed to superior customer service and remaining one of America's safest cities.
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer. This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency. This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening. The duties of a police officer are to enforce laws and ordinances related to protecting the general public and property to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors within the city limits. The police officer is expected to provide law enforcement protection and services, including conducting criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, and general police services.
Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. - Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie and Police Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and regulations; proactively patrols assigned areas to assure the quality of life.
- Works a shift, which may be Day shift, Evening shift, or Midnight shift, depending on assignment.
- Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, by bicycle, in patrol car, or unmarked car to enforce laws, prevent crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and keep the peace.
- Responds to 911 dispatched calls and/or citizens' requests for police services.
- Operates a law enforcement vehicle in emergency conditions day or night, exceeding posted speed limits, in traffic and/or in unsafe road conditions due to inclement weather.
- Has the ability to load, unload, and discharge a firearm, including handguns, shotguns, rifles, or tasers, under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) standards.
- Effectively communicates with citizens, including the elderly and juveniles.
- Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to stop suspicious vehicles and persons, when to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree, per policy.
- Performs thorough searches of subjects, vehicles, buildings, outdoor landscape, per policy, which may involve frisking and detecting objects.
- Locates, searches, and detains suspects following agency-approved procedures by using handcuffs and other restraints as outlined by policy. Ability to subdue a resisting subject using physical maneuvers, whether hands or feet, or other approved weapons, per agency policy. Processes and transports prisoners using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints per department policy, which may include taking their photographs and obtaining a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions.
- Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
- Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches, and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
- Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants. Prepares investigative and other reports using appropriate grammar and mathematical computations.
- Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters including directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas. Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
- Operates a respirator in situations in which chemical munitions are being deployed.
- Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
- Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects. Gathers and preserves evidence and information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers. Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
- Investigates causes and results of incidents. Investigates illegal or suspicious activities such as suspicious persons, establishments, and disturbances.
- Directs and controls traffic. Issues written citations for traffic violations.
- Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
- Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information. Communicates effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
- Communicates with the public to discuss crime prevention activities and neighborhood problems.
- Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.
- Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions. Demonstrates effective communication skills in court and other formal settings.
- When designated, trains, cares for and uses a K-9 dog in patrol and other assignments.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. If applicant served in the military, an honorable discharge is required. Completion of the Minimum Standards courses as set forth by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS - Eligible to obtain Florida Law Enforcement Certification required.
- Enrolled in or completed a Criminal Justice Training Centers (CJSTC) Law Enforcement Academy required.
- possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES - Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations.
- Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken.
- Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
- Ability to learn the City's geography and physical and social characteristics.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to read well and to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
- Ability to meet physical requirements and standards.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive, walk, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, jump and run. The employee is occasionally required to sit; endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and periods of duty under unfavorably and life-threatening conditions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
12 paid holidays per year Vacation Leave: 1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days :
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time: FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan: The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance $50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Health, Vision and Dental Insurance Optional Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement Flexible Spending Account Wellness Program Health Reimbursement Account Employee Assistance Plan Supplemental Life Legal insurance The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
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Are you at least 19 years of age?
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Are you a United States citizen?
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED?
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Have you ever been convicted of, or pled guilty or no contest to, any felony or misdemeanor? If yes, what was the charge?
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Do you possess a State of Florida Minimum Police Standards certificate, or are you currently a certified Law Enforcement Officer in another state? If the answer is No, please visit the Contractual Non-Sworn Police Cadet Posting.
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Have you ever been arrested? If yes, what for?
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Have you received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?
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Have you ever used, sold, or possessed drugs including but not limited to: marijuana, synthetic marijuana, hash, THC, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, methadone, inhalants, LSD, MDMA, mescaline, methaqualone, opium or opium derivatives, painkillers, PCP, hallucinogenic drugs, rohypnol, steroids, tranquilizers, or any other controlled substances?
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Have you ever been subject to any type of restraining order, including domestic violence injunctions?
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Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked? If yes, explain the circumstances.
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Do you have prior law enforcement experience?
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Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any job?
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Have you received any traffic citations (tickets) within the last five years? If yes, what for?
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Have you ever been suspended, expelled or placed on probation from high school, college, or a law enforcement academy that you have ever attended?
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Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action (such as reprimand, suspension, termination) by an employer, including the military, or if previous law enforcement, ever been the subject of an Internal Affairs Investigation?
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Are you currently processing for employment for any other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list the agencies and where you are at in the application process.
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Have you had illegal drug use within the last two years?
Required Question
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