Overview
Police Officer Jobs in Homestead, Florida, USA at Homestead, City of (FL)
Title: Police Officer
Company: Homestead, City of (FL)
Location: Homestead, Florida, USA
Type: Full Time, Per diem
Category: Government, Security
THIS JOB OPPORTUNITY IS FOR CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
ANDNON-CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER.
General Functions:
Responsible legal and professional law enforcement position; a police officer works an assigned zone to prevent crime, enforce laws, maintain peace, arrest violators, and control traffic. A Police Officer performs a variety of tasks in his role as protector of the lives and property of the community. His activities require the exercises of sound judgment and decision-making, under duress and in stressful situations, in accordance with accepted police practices and procedures.
Duties
require police officers to work shift assignments, and occasional overtime.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Sergeant; performance is evaluated on results obtained and reviewed through oral and written reports. A police officer must react quickly and calmly in all emergency situations.
Reports To:
Shift Sergeant
Supervisory Responsibility:
None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for the enforcement of Federal, State, and County Laws and City ordinances.
Patrols assigned zone, exercises responsibility for the protection of lives and property.
Performs preliminary investigations of crimes.
Responds to traffic situations; handles traffic control until the problem is resolved.
Handles domestic quarrels and intra-family disturbances; may refer families for social service involvement.
Responds to emergency calls and crises; summons aid and assistance; may give first aid.
Observes and reports activities of suspicious persons; may keep file on these persons, converses with other law enforcement personnel and exchanges information.
Conducts ongoing community relations activities, providing information and assistance to the general public.
Responds to requests for service; assists citizens with information on law enforcement matters.
Interviews and interrogates witnesses and suspects; writes reports and assists in further investigation if necessary.
May be involved in surveillance.
Checks buildings for security; handles burglar alarm calls.
Alerts the Fire Department in case of fire and assists the Fire Department in traffic control.
Learns to use weaponry with skill and proficiency; meets the need for periodic weaponry qualification.
Testifies in court.
Assumes temporary command and gives relief on desk duty when assigned.
Safely operates assigned patrol vehicle, and checks daily for care and maintenance of vehicle and all department-assigned equipment.
May provide escorts to funerals, parades, and other events.
Learns criminal, civil, and traffic statutes and ordinances.
Conducts investigations of traffic accidents.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Type of Appointment/Work hours:
Full-time/Regular in-person position.
Standard workweek, which is forty (40) hours of work per week consisting of five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day or four (4) days of ten (10) hours per day. The work day may be varied for the efficient delivery of public service.
Will be required to work other than the standard workweek on occasion, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Will be required to work occasional overtime or shift assignments, if applicable.
Requirements:
Must possess a high school diploma or its equiv…
