Police Officer
- Employer
- City of Casselberry
- Location
- Casselberry, Florida
- Salary
- $54,878.46 - $82,317.69 Annually
- Posted
- Nov 04, 2024
- Closes
- Jan 03, 2025
- Ref
- 3855325#1#XOJ--CityCassleberry.14
- Industry
- Government, Security
- Workplace
- In-Office
General Description
Under general direction, to perform police duties, such as; foot patrol, motorized patrol within the City of Casselberry; to prevent crime; to detect and arrest the perpetrators of crimes; to regulate traffic; to provide public assistance; to perform all additional functions for the rank as prescribed by relevant laws, city ordinances, departmental rules and regulations, orders and directives of the Police Department; to perform special duties and/or assignments as directed by the Chief of Police in his discretion; to enforce the laws of the State of Florida and the ordinances of the City of Casselberry.
IMPORTANT !! - YOU MUST READ THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE YOUR APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY:
- Patrols assigned zone in a police vehicle.
- Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for police assistance as directed within the City of Casselberry.
- Arrests violators of state laws and city ordinances, as required.
- Directs and regulates traffic within the City.
- Investigates traffic accidents.
- Maintains the public peace.
- Provides general assistance to the public such as: to injured and ill persons, and in public and domestic disturbances.
- Inspects and protects business and residential properties in the nighttime.
- Completes and submits detailed written reports on approved forms on all activities.
- Appears in courts of law to present testimony and evidence in arrest cases.
- Follows safe working practices and has a working knowledge of safety practices and
procedures.
- In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster, which may threaten the area, the employee will be expected to work.
- Qualify in a physical fitness test.
- Qualify in an oral review board.
- Qualify in a CVSA interview/examination.
- Qualify in a physical examination and medical testing administered by the City of Casselberry approved agent prior to employment.
- Qualify in a drug screen test.
- Qualify in a psychological fitness test administered by the City of Casselberry approved agent prior to employment.
APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY:
THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED/PAID POLICE ACADEMY POSITION. In order to be considered for this position, the applicant must have successfully complete a Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy, be CURRENTLY attending a Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy or CURRENTLY attending a Florida Cross-Over Law Enforcement Academy and is in good standing or has had their out-of-state Law Enforcement certification transferred over to a Florida Law Enforcement certification.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Applicants MUST complete the On-line Application and the Supplement Questions. If you do not have access to a computer with Internet, there is one available at your local library.
- The Recruitment Section will review your On-line Application and the Supplemental Questions. If you do not meet the minimum standards, you will be notified. If you do meet the minimum standards, you will be notified and an Application Packet will be E-mailed to you.
- The Application Packet must be completed either in Adobe and printed or printed and typed. Handwritten documents WILL NOT be accepted. The Application Packet must be complete with all required documents attached, signed, notarized (where applicable) and returned to the Casselberry Police Department by the designated date.
- The Recruitment Section will review your Application Packet. If you do not meet the minimum standards, you will be notified. If you do meet the minimum standards, you will be notified and invited to participate in the oral board interview, submit a writing sample, and take the Physical Abilities Test.
- The oral board interview and writing sample will be conducted in the Casselberry Police Department multi-purpose room at a predetermined date. Applicants that successfully pass the oral board interview and writing sample will be permitted to complete the PAT (Physical Abilities Test).
- The PAT will follow the oral board interview and writing sample. The PAT will be at Secret Lake Park (Maps and directions will be provided). Applicants will be notified immediately of their test time. (The parameters of the PAT are available from the Casselberry Police Department)
- The Recruitment Section will compile all applicants' files and select the applicants that are going to be sent for a background review, held for further consideration or removed from the process. All applicants will be notified of their status.
- The background process will be handled by the Support Services Corporal and the Casselberry Investigations Section. This process will include, but is not limited to a voice stress examination; a fingerprint comparison; a neighborhood check and a review of the history concerning your employment, driving, credit, criminal history and drug usage. Dates and times associated with this process is at the discretion of the background investigators. Applicants with acceptable backgrounds will advance to the Chief's Interview.
- The Chief's Interview will be conducted at the discretion of the Chief of Police. The Chief's Administrative Services Coordinator will contact the applicant to schedule the interview. The Chief of Police will select applicants that are going to be recommended for Conditional Employment Offers, held for further consideration or removed from the process. All applicants will be notified of their status by E-mail or phone call.
- Applicants that are given a Conditional Employment Offer will be advanced to the final step.
- The final step consists of a medical physical, drug screen and physiological review of the applicant. Applicants that fail any part of this step will be removed from employment consideration. Applicants that pass all parts of this step will be authorized for a full-time position with the Casselberry Police Department. The Support Services Sergeant will coordinate the starting date with the new officer and the City of Casselberry Human Resources department.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: http://www.casselberry.org
Salary
Base Pay......................$49,000.00*
* Plus additional salary incentives up to $130/month and 2% night shift differential, if applicable. Supplementary 2% for City residents.
Take-Home Vehicle Program
Members are provided a take-home vehicle upon completion of the Field Training Program.
Insurance
Health - City pays a substantial portion of employee's health insurance. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost. Optional dental and vision care for employees and their families. Health insurance discounts for wellness, non-tobacco and biometric screenings are available to qualified individuals. Group discount plans are available for optional dental, vision, STD, Voluntary Life with ADD, Legal, Accident/Critical Illness and Cancer.
Long Term Disability - Paid long term disability after one year of employment.
Life - Paid life insurance.
Retirement
The employee contributes 3% of salary and is vested after 10 years. Retirement plan accrues at 3% per year.
College Tuition Plan
The City will reimburse college tuition and expenses up to $2,400 per year.
Equipment
All Officers are provided take-home vehicle, uniforms, weapons, vest, and other necessary equipment during their entire career.
Leave
Annual leave accrues at 8 hours per month. Sick leave accrues at 6 hours per month. 10 paid holidays, paid bereavement and military leave.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Patrol Division, Investigations Section, Traffic Section, DUI Officer, Training Instructor, S.W.A.T., City-County Investigative Bureau, School Resource Officer, Community Response Squad, and Inter Agency Task Forces.
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- Some Technical College
- Technical College Certificate
- Some College
- AA/AS Degree
- BA/BS Degree
- Masters Degree
- Doctorate Degree
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- Full-Time Law Enforcement Officer
- Part-Time Law Enforcement Dispatcher
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- Part-Time Corrections Officer
- Full-Time Corrections Officer
- Part-Time Community/Field Service Officer
- Full-Time Community/FIeld Service Officer
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- ROTC-High School
- ROTC - College Level
- National Guard
- Air Force
- Army
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- Marines
- Navy
- Part-Time Reservist
- Full-Time Active Duty
- Not Applicable (Never in the military)
- Honorable Discharge
- Dishonorable
- Less Than Honorable
- Uncharacterized
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- Part-Time Reservist
- Full-Time Active Duty
- Both
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