Police Officer - Recruit

Description

The salary for this position is $34,320.00 while attending school

This position is an entry level, non-sworn position in the Police Department. Incumbents in the position are assigned to the Basic Recruit Police Officer Course at an approved Community College and must satisfactorily pass all of the requirements that lead to the possession of the Florida Police Officer Standards and Training Certificate before becoming candidates for the sworn position of Police Officer. Law Enforcement Recruits report to the Resource Development Supervisor.

Examples of Duties

Attends and participates in a departmental approved Basic Police Officer Recruit School maintaining a minimum grade point average of 80% throughout the course. Must score at least 72% on the Florida Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement.

Required to report to work at the appointed hour, as scheduled, and to work the entire assigned shift. Required to abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics", the Ocala Police Department Code of Conduct and Directives, and all local, state and federal laws.

Must maintain 100% attendance in Basic Recruit School pursuant to CJSTC rules. Must maintain a professional, alert, and business-like manner. Additionally, recruits must maintain a military bearing in the classroom, during field training and when in the community at all times.

May be required to direct traffic or perform other police-related functions when not attending classes. Attendance of classes at odd and unusual hours may be required, as well as working on weekends and designated holidays.

Required to successfully graduate from the assigned Basic Police Officer Recruit School and pass the State of Florida Police Certification Test.

This non-sworn civilian recruit training position requires performance of extremely physically demanding work occasionally that typically involves some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling.

Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as those required in training to develop the essential skills which are needed for chasing and subduing a law violator resisting physical control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Defensive tactics skills development, firearms qualification and emergency vehicle operations training are also essential physical functions required of this position. Reads reports, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Must be 19 years of age by the time of graduation from the Law Enforcement Academy. Must successfully complete OPD competitive selection process for the position, including medical, physical, drug screening and psychological assessments.

LICENCES/CERTIFICATES:

1.Florida Operators Driver's License.

2.Florida State Law Enforcement Officer Certification. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) examination for State Law Enforcement Officer Certification must be taken and passed within 30 days of successful graduation from Basic Police Recruit School.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:

• Resident of Marion County

Supplemental Information

Approximately 95% of these job functions are performed while sitting in a classroom or participating in a learning environment. The remaining 5% may include riding in a patrol vehicle, directing traffic, or participating in other police related functions.

The job functions are generally performed Monday through Friday at a time set by the Basic Recruit School. Recruit Officers may be required to work weekends or unusual hours.

Equipment used consists of a patrol car, handcuffs, expandable baton, police portable radio, mobile radio, pager, lights and sirens, spot light, flashlight, service weapon, fire extinguisher, computer, printer, copier.

Immediate supervisor is at the job site 15% of the time, and is also available by police radio and telephone.

Hazards include all dangers associated with law enforcement training, including possible severe physical injury or death. Both physical and mental stress may be present.

The Ocala Police Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. ADA requires the Ocala Police Department to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including head, humidity, cold, fog and rain. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids can occur during field training.

Sensory Requirements: In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at a distance of fifteen feet.

High volume of customer service is performed in assisting the public and employees in person and by telephone. Communicates clearly and courteously to assist others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Successfully perform duties as a full-time student in a Basic Police Recruit School in the State of Florida.

• Required to make a 3-year employment commitment with the Ocala Police Department at the time of selection as a Law Enforcement Recruit. This commitment period will begin on the date the Law Enforcement Recruit is successfully released following the OPD Field Training Program.