What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Eustis?
The City is seeking a responsible, trustworthy individual to perform general duty police work involving the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Specific assignments are received from a superior officer, however, the employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations.
Examples of Machines, Tools and Equipment: Police communications equipment; radar equipment; patrol vehicles; breathalyzer; service weapon & other weapons; camera; video equipment
Supervision Received: Sergeant• Patrols an assigned area on foot or by car;
• Answers citizen calls and complaints;
• Responds to and assists in emergency situations;
• Searches for and apprehends offenders;
• Escorts prisoners to county jail and testifies and presents evidence in court;
• Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons and stolen property;
• Investigates suspected places of illegal activity;
• Enforces vehicle parking and driving laws;
• Administers breathalyzer tests;
• Responds to the scene of crimes and accidents; searches for and preserves evidence; investigates clues;
• Administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons;
• Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections;
• Monitors public establishments for compliance with the law;
• Escorts funerals and parades;
• Writes reports and prepares departmental forms;
• Maintains assigned equipment;
• Attends training sessions and seminars;
• Assists with the training of new officers;
• Assists with natural disaster preparedness and response;
• Assists the Fire Department with general public control during fire emergencies;
• Assists with animal control services;
• Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Knowledge of the principles and procedures of police work; knowledge of the laws and ordinances of the State of Florida and the United States; knowledge of the streets, roads and geography of the city; knowledge of first-aid principles and procedures; knowledge of the care and handling of a trained canine (if assigned)
Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; significant ability to meet and work with the general public and to explain and enforce regulations; ability to organize and compose written reports; ability to drive and operate assigned equipment under emergency conditions; ability to learn laws, rules, guidelines and regulations; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays; ability to work on-call, if required, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school Diploma or recognized equivalent and Florida State Law Enforcement Certification, Florida Certificate of Police Standards; Valid Florida Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record is required. Please reference disqualifiers in EPD policy regarding illegal use of controlled substances and body ornamentation & tattoos (contact Human Resources to obtain this document). Applicants MUST hold current State Certification in order to be considered.
Working Hours:Rotating 12 hour shiftsPhysical Demands:
This is moderately heavy work for a considerable part of the working time. Requires frequent walking; frequent standing and sitting for long periods of time; running, jumping/leaping, climbing; stooping, reaching, bending; lifting and carrying/ pushing/pulling 50 pounds; good finger/hand dexterity and hand/eye coordination; good eyesight (20/40 corrected in each eye), hearing and speech; working in adverse environmental conditions for long periods of time; regular driving of vehicle. May be required, at times, to physically perform all noted requirements at one time (Ex: running, jumping, climbing, lifting, etc.).
Salary Information:
$25.9953 to $38.3712 per hour ($56,773.84 - $83,802.78 annually); EXCELLENT benefits (Note: See Benefits Tab for more information). Applicants should expect a starting salary of $25.9953 per hour. Per current PBA contract, please see list of scheduled salary increases below:
• Effective 4/1/25: Starting salary of $27.2951 per hour ($59,612.53 annually); 5% increase for current bargaining unit members
• Effective 10/1/25: Starting salary of $28.6598 per hour ($62,593.16 annually); 5% increase for current bargaining unit members
• Effective 10/1/26: Starting salary of $30.0928 per hour ($65,722.81 annually); 5% increase for current bargaining unit members
Only applicants with the most job related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with more extensive education, training, or police experience. Any applicant who failed to successfully complete any portion of a previous selection process (application, physical abilities test, verbal interview, background investigation, truth verification, emotional stability and psychological investigation, and drug screening), may not reapply for one year from the date of the exit point in the process. Final candidates will be required to pass a drug test and a thorough background check including criminal history, driver’s license check. Then, final candidates will be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon satisfactory results of medical exam.
Closing Date:
Open until closed by the City
Important Information:
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm on the closing date as listed above. The City may close positions that are posted with an Open closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City’s application is required. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at www.eustis.org or call 352-483-5472. Under Florida Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny.
Salary : $56,774 - $83,803
