Job Title:

Sworn Certified Police Officer (10 OPENINGS)

Closing Date/Time:

Continuous

Salary:

$33,000.00 - $52,555.42 Annually

Job Type:

Full-Time

Location:

2100 NE 30th Ave., Ocala, Florida

Department:

Ocala Police Department

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR 10 FULL-TIME POSITIONS


Protects lives and property of the citizens of Ocala. This is accomplished by aggressively patrolling high crime areas, formulating plans of action to combat criminal activity with the assistance of the citizens. Reports to the Squad Sergeant.

Examples of Duties:

PATROL DUTIES 20% IN/80% OUT: Patrols an assigned area to establish a presence, reduce opportunities for crime, detect criminal activity and render service to the public. Listens to the car radio to receive messages and remains aware of surrounding activities on an assigned shift. Investigates trouble spots in high crime areas and in an assigned patrol area. Remains alert and observant in order to detect anything unusual within the patrol area. Drives patrol car at a high rate of speed in response to emergency or enforcement of situations according to departmental policy. Patrols an assigned area in a patrol car and on foot. Confronts suspects or suspicious persons and takes enforcement action as deemed appropriate. Proceeds to crime scene, accidents, or incidents based on radio message received. Reads maps or follows directions to get to an address or location which requires assistance. Responsible for patrolling assigned area in a "community policing" manner which consists of knowing assigned zone, its geography and trouble spots and knowing the merchants and people. Conducts preliminary investigations. Conducts interviews and interrogations. Locates and questions wit-nesses and potential witnesses when investigating crimes. Determines whether there is probable cause for arrest. Handles crowd control at parades, street events, crime scenes, accident scenes and incidents. Directs traffic using hand signals.
 

Typical Qualifications:

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate of completion of Police Standards, preferably from the State of Florida. Applications will be accepted from candidates currently enrolled in a Florida Police Standards program.

Professional Licenses:
Criminal Justice Standards and Training Certificate
Florida Operators Driver's License

Residency Requirement: Resident of Marion County

Safety Equipment: Bullet proof vest, traffic vest, flashlight, rubber gloves, face mask, and riot helmet.