Police Officer Trainee

Salary : $48,600.00 Annually

Location : Marco Island FL 34145, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 00255

Department : Police

Opening Date : 10 / 14 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Work Objective

City of Marco Island Police Department Officer Trainee(s) position is non-sworn position providing for attendance of the State of Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, in order to pass the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Exam and complete all City of Marco Island Police Department pre-deployment training. Upon successful completion of the Basic Recruit Training Program, the Law Enforcement Certification Exam, and all City of Marco Island Police Department pre-deployment training, Police Officer Trainee(s) will be eligible for promotion to (Sworn) Police Officer status.

This is an entry level position to allow employment status while attending training. General duty police work responsibilities include enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention, detection and investigation of crime, maintenance of law and order and other duties associated with the protection of life, property, and public safety. Law enforcement officers perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes, City of Marco Island policy and procedures and departmental policy and procedures. Position performs essential functions as outlined in the official position description and applicable to assigned functional area. Performs related work as required. Persons hired into this position will be expected to work on rotating shifts, including holidays and special events, as assigned or needed.

Up to $3,000 sign on bonus when completing promotion to (Sworn) Police Officer status.

The State of Florida is offering the following :

• Applicants employed on or after July 1, 2022, and who have never been previously employed as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida, will be eligible to receive a one-time bonus payment of $5,000 paid through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. Recipients must maintain continuous full-time employment for at least two (2) consecutive years with no break in service more than 15 calendar days or must repay bonus. Recipients become eligible on the date they obtain certification as a Florida Law Enforcement Officer.

Examples of Essential Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED, associate degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or related field preferred; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and / or experience. Enter a two-year contract with the City of Marco Island compliant with F.S. 943.16. Must have a valid Florida driver's license. Achieve a passing score on the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) and Physical Abilities Test (PAT) / Self Rescue Swim Verification (SRSV). May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment.

Candidate is subject to interview(s), medical testing (including drug screening), and a comprehensive background investigation.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed above, an individual must be able to perform each of the established essential functions in order to perform this job successfully. Must be capable of performing all basic and advance d functions required of the position

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work and may require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of heavy objects or materials (up to 80 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and / or use of proper techniques and moving equipment.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS :

Tasks are regularly performed inside and / or outside with potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g., dirt, cold, rain, fumes).

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :

Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity. Some tasks may involve identifying and distinguishing colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will be considered an essential employee during an emergency event. 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 employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Preference shall be given to eligible current city employees. All vacancies are open until filled unless otherwise specified. The City of Marco Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of Marco Island is a drug free and smoke free workplace.

The City of Marco Island offers a wide range of employee benefits. Below is a brief summary of the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team.

City of Marco Island Employees participates in a Cafeteria-Style benefits plan. The cost of any benefit chosen by the employee is deducted from each paycheck.

Health Insurance : The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type health insurance plan provided by Cigna.

Dental Insurance : The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type dental insurance plan provided by The Standard.

Vision Insurance : The City currently offers a PPO (Preferred Provider)-type vision insurance plan provided by The Standard.

Supplemental Insurance : The City currently offers 4 types of supplemental insurance provided by AFLAC.

Life Insurance and AD&D : The City offers a $50,000 life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment policy for employees.

Additional Life Insurance : The City offers Additional Life in units of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000. The minimum amount you can elect is $10,000. Employees can elect up to $80,000 with no medical questions. Spouse coverage is available in units of $5,000 to a maximum of $150,000, but not to exceed 50 percent of your Additional Life coverage. Employees may also elect $10,000 of Dependents Life insurance for eligible children.

Short-term Disability : The City offers a short-term disability benefit that would provide a weekly benefit of 60% of $1,667 of your insured pre-disability earnings reduced by deductible income. The plan maximum weekly benefit is $1,000 and minimum is $15. The benefit waiting period is 30 days (accidental injury and other disabilities) the period of time that you must be continuously disabled before benefits become payable.

Long-term Disability : The City offers a long-term disability benefit that would provide 60% of covered salary after the employee is disabled for six months. The premium for this insurance is .54 percent of salary. For example : calculate monthly salary x .54 ÷ 100 = monthly premium.

Retirement Savings : The City contributes 6.5% of base earnings to a 401 retirement savings plan for non-bargaining unit employees.

For IAFF bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 175 Pension Plan.

For FOP bargaining unit members the City offers a Section 185 Pension Plan.

Deferred Compensation Plan : The City offers a 457 Deferred Comp retirement savings plan for its employees. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.

Medical and Dependent-Care Savings Accounts : The City offers two types of pre-tax savings accounts that can be used to reimburse the employee for qualified medical or dependent-care expenses not covered under any other benefit. Any funds deposited must be spent by the end of the plan year each year or they are forfeited. Contributions to this plan are voluntary.

THIS INFORMATION IS PROVIDED AS A SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS AVAILABLE. SOME RESTRICTIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY.

Salary : $48,600