City of Gainesville

City of Gainesville

Police Officer

Gainesville, Fl · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
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About the role

  • If you are an Internal City Employee, Retiree or Dependent/Survivor of a City Employee please apply internally via Career Icon in your Workday account.
  • Employees in this classification are involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and maintaining law and order.
  • Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.

Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
  • Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED.
  • Valid State of Florida Driver's License required at time of appointment.
  • Applicants must have a good driving record at the time of appointment.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view Background Forms.
  • The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
  • Performance of lower-level duties may be required.
  • Applicant's current lifestyle and recent history must be cannabis free for the past twelve (12) months and free of other illicit or illegal drug use for the past thirty-six (36) months.
  • The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission's Basic Law Enforcement Certification is required at the time of appointment.
  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Must meet the following criteria:
  • Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must include, but are not limited to:
  • At least one year of work experience (cumulative).
  • Post-secondary education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
  • Previous community service/volunteer service will be considered in lieu of work experience.
  • Licenses
  • Valid State of Florida Driver's License required at time of appointment. Applicants must have a good driving record at the time of appointment.
  • Applicants must be citizens of the United States, nineteen years of age by the date of application, and able to meet health, physical, psychological, and background standards as set forth by the City of Gainesville and the State of Florida.
  • Applicants must have no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral character, perjury, or making false statements

Skills

  • Knowledge of Florida Statutes and City Ordinances.
  • Knowledge of City geography.
  • Skill in the use and care of firearms, in operating police vehicles, and other required police equipment.
  • Ability to act effectively in diverse interpersonal settings.
  • Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine an appropriate course of action under stress.
  • Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions.
  • Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive reports.
  • Ability to apply law enforcement principles and procedures to solve problems and to handle sensitive and hostile public contacts.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to obtain relevant and accurate information through interviews, interrogation, and observation.
  • Ability to handle difficult situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
  • Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.

Compensation

  • Salary Range Minimum:

Benefits

  • Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal opportunity

  • The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
  • Veterans' Preference
  • Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
  • May Require Assessment(s).
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