Law Enforcement Officer - Certified

Duties

This position is offered to candidates who are either experienced, certified Law Enforcement Officers or have attended the Police Academy in the State of Florida and obtained their Florida Law Enforcement Certification.Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs general duty police work involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. Employee functions at journey staff level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of citizens. Specific assignments are received from a Police Sergeant or superior officer, however, employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations. Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations.

• Protects the lives and property of citizens; administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons; provides assistance to stranded motorists.
• Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, and stolen property; investigates suspected illegal activity; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals and prisoners to county jail, court hearings, etc.
• Investigates crimes scene and accidents; administers breathalyzer tests; administers CVSA tests; searches for and preserves evidence; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections; escorts funerals and parades.
• Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts; solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.
• Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic and parking regulations, etc.
• Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintains logs; completes forms; prepares reports.
• Assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; directs evacuation traffic.
• Assists with animal control services.
• Attends training sessions and seminars as directed; assists with the training of new officers.

Minimums

To be considered for the position of Law Enforcement Officer, candidates MUST meet one of the following criteria exactly as stated:

• Hold a certification as a Law Enforcement Officer (Florida or elsewhere within the U.S.) OR current enrollment in an FDLE approved Police Academy with graduation scheduled within 90 days.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college, OR a combination of education, work and/or military experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree. All candidates that are hired without a Bachelor's degree must sign a contract agreeing to complete their Bachelor's degree within 5 years of hire.
• Meet the requirements outlined for Law Enforcement Officers pursuant to Florida State Statute and meet minimum standards as set forth by the Broward College Institute of Public Safety and the City of Coral Springs
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen
• Possess a current valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of application.
• Out-of-State certification must qualify for FDLE Comparative Compliance as outlined here: http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/Equivalency-of-Training.aspx

How to apply

Candidates who are selected for further consideration after submitting their initial employment application will be contacted by email to provide additional documentation including the Extended Application. Only candidates selected for consideration beyond the submission of their initial employment application will be provided with these documents. *Please do not attach any test scores or documentation other than a resume prior to being instructed to do so.Law Enforcement Officers will begin their career on Step 1 of the current pay scale (please see chart below). Law Enforcement Officers hired with 1 to 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 2 ($84,783) of the established pay scale and those with more than 2 full years of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 3 ($88,316) of the established pay scale. If you have any additional questions, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement using this link: Collective Bargaining Agreement EXAMINATION PROCESS:The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account, please check your account regularly.

• Apply via our online application
• Application review
• Request sent to candidate for required documents and Extended Application to be completed
• Review of Extended Application and documents. Review of documents to include:
• C.J.B.A.T. (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) - minimum passing score within last 4 years (applicants with an Associate degree or higher from an accredited college OR a veteran as defined in s.1.01(14) are EXEMPT from this testing)
• Basic Motor Skills Test (Agility Test) – passing score within last 6 months
• Swim Test – passing score, does not expire
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED (only if applying without Bachelor's Degree)
• Copy of Driver's License with current name and address
• Copy of Social Security Card with current/correct name
• Copy of Military Release Form – DD214 (if applicable)
• Official Sealed/Stamped College Transcripts

• Oral Board
• Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints
• Psychological Evaluation
• Ride Along Participation
• Interview with Chief of Police
• Extensive Background Investigation
• Post-Offer Medical Examination and Drug Test
• Completion of 12 month probationary period

The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment-related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at [email protected] if special assistance is needed.