What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Academy Recruit Sponsorship position at City of St. Cloud?
This is entry-level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a Police Officer. The primary function of an employee in this classification is to successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Academy Police Officer program and the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission Police Officer State Certification Exam. Upon successfully completing the Police Academy/Criminal Justice Academy and the State Certification Exam, this employee will be promoted to the position of Police Officer with the St. Cloud Police Department. Performance is reviewed through class work, exams, attendance, participation, and observations by superiors.
Through this sponsorship, candidates will develop knowledge and proficiency in the interpretation of Federal, State, and Local Laws and ordinances and Police Department policies and regulations. Candidates will develop skill and proficiency in the use and care of firearms and all other equipment used to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer.
An applicant shall reimburse the City on a pro-rata basis for costs of tuition for basic recruit training, other course expenses, and police certification examination if the applicant leaves employment within the first two (2) years of becoming a Police Officer with the City of St. Cloud Police Department.
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Due to the high volume of applications received, If you are selected for initial testing, you will be notified by the background investigator.
The education and work experience sections of the application must be completed with current verifiable employer contact information and complete dates of employment since the age of 16. Begin your work history with your current place of employment and work backward. Include any periods of unemployment and the reason applicable.
TESTING FOR THE CITY OF ST. CLOUD POLICE DEPARTMENTS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON A NEED-BY-NEED BASIS.
POLICE OFFICER EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:
Prior to a conditional offer of employment:
1. Examination announcement
2. Application
3. Written Examination
4. Place on the eligibility list
5. Job Interview (information only - for background only)
6. Polygraph tests
7. Background and employment history investigation
8. Physical ability assessment course
After a conditional offer of employment:
1. Physical and drug screen
2. Psychological exams
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Please attach a copy of the following documents to your application:
- Social Security Card
- Birth Certificate/Naturalization documents
- Law Enforcement Certifications
- Name Changes (Adoption, Marriage, Divorce)
- High School Diploma/GED
- College Degree/Transcripts
- Test Scores - FDLE
- If applicable, the Military DD214 form (long form with the type of discharge)
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Attends the next available Basic Recruit Training Course as an employee of the City of St. Cloud Police Department.
Maintains an academic level that complies with the standards established by the Public Safety Institute and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Attends Police Department Training sessions in a variety of topics.
In the event that Law Enforcement Academy training requires less than 40 hours per week, an employee shall complete the remaining hours in the performance of assigned training in the Police Department. Employees may also be required to assist the Police Department with a variety of other civilian duties that may or may not require supervision.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum 20 years of age
Must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school or training facility.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to employment and maintain a safe and acceptable driving record.
Must satisfy State of Florida training requirements and acquire certification as a Florida Law Enforcement Officer within 30 days after completing Law Enforcement Academy Certification.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to remain stationary and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to move; reach with hands and arms and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend or balance; position self to crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Mathematics:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
Salary : $21
