What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Cadet - Academy Enrolled Cadet position at City of Largo?
Please note that applications must be completed and submitted by 11 : 59 pm ET on the day prior to the close date listed on the job posting.
Mission : Provide Superior Services that Inspire Community Pride
Vision : To be the Community of Choice in Tampa Bay
Values : Integrity, Collaboration, Passion, Creativity
Largo's commitment to a High Performance Organization (HPO) model builds a flexible and resilient organization that intentionally builds leadership capacity at all levels of the organization.
CITY OF LARGO ... Naturally A Great Place to Work!
Closing : 01 / 30 / 2025
Salary : 27.50 hourly rate
Job Summary :
The Largo Police Department is a State and Nationally Accredited Police Department. All sworn Officers, civilian staff members and volunteers in the Department are committed to providing professional service to the residents of Largo, a commitment highlighted by our Department's Mission Statement.
The City of Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
A Police Cadet serves as a paid, at-will employee while attending training at an approved Police Academy. The City of Largo currently utilizes the Southeastern Public Safety Institute (SEPSI), affiliated with St Petersburg College and housed within the Allstate Center. Once a Cadet successfully completes the listed Academy training and the associated Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Exam (SOCE), they are eligible to be sworn in as a Police Officer.
- This posting is for currently enrolled Police Academy Cadets in January 2025.
- Tentative start date : February 24th, 2025
- Applications with incorrect or incomplete information will not be considered.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
Additional Compensation / Benefits :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
Management
Technical
Team Skills
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS : As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and / or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
Minimum Qualifications :
http : / / www.fdle.state.fl.us / cms / CJSTC / Officer-Requirements / Employment-Requirements.aspx
Cadets must :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Work Environment : 15% Inside a climate-controlled building; 85% outside, including driving. Physical Requirements : The essential functions of the job require sitting for approximately three (3) hours, standing for approximately four (4) hours, and walking for approximately three (3) hours during the course of a 10-hour shift. The job also requires frequent bending / stooping, grasping, reaching, and lifting / carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, occasional fine manipulations, pulling / pushing, and repetitive motion. On rare occasions, the work requires climbing, crawling, kneeling, and lifting / carrying objects weighing 15 pounds or more. Sensory Requirements : Hearing : Ability to hear alarm signals and radio transmissions, understand what others are saying in normal conversation, and detect specific noises or voices during group conversations. Speaking : Ability to communicate orally with others in person, via radio and telephone transmissions, and during formal presentations to groups. Seeing : Ability to operate a vehicle, read fine print and normal print, and observe numbers, license plates, and street signs at night. Driving Requirements : Requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License and appropriate endorsements. Technology : The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, and all associated software. The work also requires proficiency with computer hardware and software programs, including word, spreadsheet, and database applications, internet applications, and database management. Other Machines : The work also requires the ability to operate video recording devices. Tools : The work requires proficiency with standard police tools.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION :
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
Yes - CREDIT CHECK
Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE : As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Elements of Selection Process :
1. Review of applications for selection of individuals to be interviewed.
2. Schedule those applicants selected to be interviewed.
3. Selected applicants will interview with panel.
4. Conduct criminal background check and driving history record on top applicant.
5. Schedule polygraph for selected top applicant.
6. Schedule physical for top applicant.
7. Verification of three (3) personal references.
8. Schedule applicant to report to sign in at Human Resources and first day of work.
Duration of The Process : The expected duration of the interview selection process for filling the position should take approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks or longer depending on the size of the applicant pool.
Agency's Policy On Reapplication :
Applicants who complete the process but are not selected will be placed on an eligibility list for 90 days, and / or may reapply in subsequent hiring processes. Applicants who are rejected for sworn employment due to background concerns, or not meeting threshold performance during any phase of the process may not reapply for one year from the date of rejection.
The City of Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $28
