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- GAINESVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT** This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property. An incumbent in this position will protect 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 maintaining law and order.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Must be a U.S. Citizen, at least 21 years of age at time of testing, possess a high school diploma or equivalency and meet one of the following criteria:
- A minimum of 60 semester hours from a City of Gainesville approved accredited college or university
- OR 2 years of active duty field or investigative military police experience
- OR 4 years active duty military service
- OR 2 years of certified criminal justice related operational work experience with a municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency
- OR currently attending or have successfully completed an accredited Florida Law Enforcement Basic Police Recruit Training Program LICENSES/CERTIFICATES: Valid Florida Driver’s License with good driving record required at time of appointment. Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification; or Basic Law Enforcement Certification from another state (out-of-state applicants must be able to obtain Florida Law Enforcement Certification) within six months of hire.
NOTES: Applicant must be a citizen of the United States, 21 years old at the time of testing, 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; nor after July 1, 1981 have pled guilty or nolo contendre to, or have been found guilty of any such crimes. Applicant’s current lifestyle and recent history must be free of illicit or illegal drug use. Successful completion of all phases of the training curriculum within one year of appointment is required for continued employment as a police officer by the Gainesville Police Department. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions and performing tasks in and around heavy traffic. Work requires physical strength and agility. Refer to departmental job requirements for additional information. Applicants must successfully complete a polygraph examination administered by a certified Polygraph Examiner. (The primary focus of this component is to assist in determining the accuracy of information provided by the applicant during the selection process.)
APPLICANTS WHO APPLY BY July 13, 2008 WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE TESTING/INTERVIEW PROCESS SCHEDULED August 4 - 6. NATURE OF WORK This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property. An incumbent in this position will protect 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 maintaining law and order. CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its lack of supervisory and administrative responsibilities and from lower classes by its emphasis on public protection. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must meet one of the following criteria: a minimum of 60 semester hours from a City of Gainesville approved accredited college or university, or 2 years of active duty field or investigative military police experience, or 4 years active duty military service, or 2 years of certified criminal justice related operational work experience with a municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency, or currently attending or successful completion of an accredited Florida Law Enforcement Basic Police Recruit Training Program. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification; or Basic Law Enforcement Certification from another state (out-of-state applicants must be able to obtain Florida Law Enforcement Certification within six months of hire). Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required at time of employment. Applicants must have a good driving record. NOTES Applicants must be citizens of the United States, 21 years old at the time of testing, 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; nor after July 1, 1981 have pled guilty or nolo contendre to, or have been found guilty of any such crimes. Applicant’s current life style and recent history must be free of illicit / illegal drug use. Work requires physical strength and agility. Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy traffic. Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions. Refer to departmental job requirements for additional information.
Job Description
EXAMPLES OF WORK** ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Patrols a designated area; being familiar with the assigned area and the citizens living in the area. Disperses unruly crowds at public gatherings. Reports hazards or abandoned vehicles to the appropriate City department. Uses a computer to type reports and other documents. Directs/reroutes traffic around accidents, fire and/or other emergencies and hazards. Maintains assigned equipment and work station. Effectively interacts and communicates with the public. Applies federal, state and local laws, Department Manual, Policy and Procedures, Patrol Directives, and Legal Bulletins. Effectively participates in court-related processes. Conducts criminal and crash investigations. Secures crash and crime scenes, and the collection and submission of evidence. Conducts interview, interrogation and statement acquisition. Effectively participates in searches, seizures and arrests. Conducts security and escort duties. Renders first aid. Will be required to respond under emergency conditions. Issues warnings or tickets to violators of the law. May be assigned desk officer duties on an assigned shift including maintaining logs and other records, receiving and acting on complaints and requests, facilitating the dispatch of officers to scenes of complaints, disturbances, crimes, and other emergencies. Attends work on a continuous and regular basis. NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS May act as training officer for police recruit personnel as well as for certified police officers in areas assigned by police supervisory personnel. May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure. May be required to supervise employees designated as performing “safety sensitive” functions, for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program, depending on job assignment and work location. May be required to work with, or will have access to information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations, especially those dealing with drug related activity. May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location. May be required to transport, mix, handle or use hazardous materials (other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning supplies) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying electric current, fluid or gas that could endanger the public or other employees. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SELECTION FACTORS Knowledge of Florida Statutes and City ordinances. Knowledge of City geography. Skill in 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 problems quickly and take appropriate action under stress. 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 interview, interrogation and observation. Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others. Ability to maintain security and confidentiality. Human Resources Department: Signed original on file in Human Resources / Date ** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. 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. REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 04/04/95; 05/20/97; 8/4/97; 6/9/00; 5/7/01; 11/7/01; 5/7/2002; 8-25-2004; 05/03/2006;1/26/2007
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Are you at least 21 years of age as of August 4, 2008?
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Do you possess at least a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have a minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited college or university?
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Do you have at least two (2) years of active duty field or investigative military police experience?
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Do you have at least four (4) years of active duty military service?
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Do you have at least two (2) years of ceritified criminal justice related operational work experience with a municipal, county, state or federal agency?
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Are you currently attending or have you successfully completed an accredited Florida Law Enforcement Basic Police Recruit Training Program?
