Police officer jobs in Florida

About the role

Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on public protection. This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property through the enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws.  Employees in this classification are involved in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes and in maintaining law and order. EXAMPLES OF WORK*

What you'll bring

• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 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 possess certain physical abilities and be able to withstand work-related environmental conditions.

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