Back to results: related to police officer / missouri, US

Police Officer

THE CITY OF PORT ORANGE

Posted on: 14 Mar 2024

Job Location: Palmyra, US

Job Description:

PORT ORANGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION
E.O.E./VETERANS PREFERENCE/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Job Description:

Click the link for more information on joining our team!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A Police Officer performs a wide range of tasks to promote public safety and security; crime prevention and general enforcement of the law; and performs work as required. The duties of a Police Officer include but are not limited to patrolling, crime detection, investigation, traffic enforcement and control.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR HIRING: Age 21, possess a valid Florida operator's license, a high school diploma or equivalency, be a U.S. Citizen; veterans must possess an Honorable Discharge. Applicants must pass a medical examination and participate in a Physical Agility Test (PAT). Visual ability must be correctable to 20/20 with glasses or contact lenses in each eye.

Applicants will be required to take a written test that includes a spelling module and participate in an oral interview. Applicants will then be scheduled for and must pass a physical agility test. Upon successful completion of that phase, an in-depth background investigation will be conducted. Once a satisfactory background investigation has been achieved, the candidate will be required to take a Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) examination and pass a psychological and medical examination that includes a drug screen prior to being eligible for employment as a City of Port Orange Police Officer.

POLICE TRAINING COURSE: Preference in employment will be given to personnel holding a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certificate. Applicants who are disqualified during the process cannot reapply. Applicants who do not pass any part of the process can reapply after one year from the date of the original application.

The expected duration of the hiring process is approximately 90 days from the date of application.

In order that you receive proper consideration in your application to become a Port Orange Police Officer, it will be essential that all the below identified materials be returned completed in their entirety along with this application.

Before returning these materials, check them for accuracy and completeness. Sign your name on all forms where signature is indicated including military release form. Check to insure that all forms given to you originally are presented and turn them in along with all licenses, certificates and other documents to the Human Resource Department.

FORMS FOR MINIMUM PROCESSING

Application and supplement forms (must be notarized)
High School Diploma
College Diploma and Certified Transcripts (if claiming college credit)
Valid Operator's Driver's License (Florida License required at time of employment)
Social Security Card
Change of Name Document (marriage/divorce documents)
DD 214 (if veteran) reflecting character of service/type of separation for each tour of duty
Birth Certificate - a copy of the document must be from the Bureau of Vital Statistics from the state of your birth
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Certificate of Compliance
Copy of your Driving record from the Division of Motor Vehicles
Any specialized Criminal Justice Certificates that will enhance your application documentation of hours earned at prior Police Academy(out of state)
If selected to proceed, applicants will be notified of the date, time and location of the Oral Interview Assessment and the Physical Agility Test (PAT).

BENEFITS

Health Insurance paid for at 100% of employee cost
Dental Insurance paid for at 100% of employee cost
Life and AD&D Insurance for 1x annual salary
148 hours of annual leave accruals per year
100 hours of sick leave accruals per year with sell back program option
12 paid holidays per year
College tuition reimbursement program
Patrol vehicle assignment program (within 15 mile radius of City limits)
Pension Plan:
Average final compensation is the five (5) highest years of service
8% member contribution
Insurance supplement set at $100 per month if completed ten (10) years of service, $10 per month each year in excess of ten years and a cap of $100
3% of average final compensation multiplied by number of vested years
Normal retirement is age 48 with10 years of service
Early retirement is 45 with 10 years of service with a penalty of 3% each year preceding the normal retirement age
Yearly Step Pay Increases

Sworn police officer starting pay - $24.75 per hour
Non-sworn police officer recruits will be compensated at $21.00/ hour.
Additional compensation will be considered for experienced applicants.

Please note that the City of Port Orange is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace which extends preference to Veterans. Those applicants who wish to claim Veteran's Preference must provide a DD214 or other supporting documentation that identifies service dates and character of service. The City of Port Orange collects social security numbers only in accordance with General Administrative Code 1-42 Social Security Number Collection Policy. To view the entire policy please click on the link: . Online applications are stored on a secure site. Only authorized employees and hiring authorities have access to the information submitted.

Apply

Similar jobs

Police Officer

Palmyra, US

14 Mar 2024

Police Officer

Palmyra, US

14 Mar 2024

Police Officer

Palmyra, US

14 Mar 2024

Police Officer

Palmyra, US

14 Mar 2024