Non-Certified Police Officer

Under the general supervision of a Sergeant and in cooperation with the community, performs a variety of policing and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public, and to perform essential functions as required. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statues and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written work product for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

THE REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• United States Citizen
• Minimum 21 Years of Age
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
• Pass Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) or Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT) and/or pass a competitive civil service exam (law)
  
• Pass Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) for physical agility
  
• Pass Swim Test
  
• Pass “FrontLine National” law enforcement examination administered by the National Testing Network (NTN) with a video score of 70 or above as well as receive passing Reading and Writing scores
• Pass an oral exam
• Pass a Chief’s and/or Command Staff review
• Pass polygraph examination
• Pass psychological screening (law)
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation and drug screening
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
• Stable work history
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion
• Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions and committed no incidents of violence
• Military discharge must be “Honorable”