Police Officer

Salary : $29.81 Hourly

Location : Stuart

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : R00086

Department : Police

Opening Date : 11 / 09 / 2023

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Position Summary

Under general supervision of a Sergeant, performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals and directing traffic. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Examples of Essential Functions

Conducts routine preventative patrol in designated areas of the city.

a. Patrols residential / business areas for detection of violators.

b. Maintains an open line of communications within the community.

c. Initiates contacts with both business owners and staff as well as residents.

Responds to calls for police service, takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention and wears required issued equipment.

a. Responds to domestic disputes, disturbances and other incidents and attempts to resolve through counseling or referral.

b. Settles disputes among neighbors, juveniles, and other citizens.

c. Handles complaints from citizens of the community.

d. Facilitates solutions to community problems.

e. May be involved in physical altercations which require the use of defensive tactics and overall fitness and physical ability to resolve.

Provides information and / or assistance to the public.

a. Answers a wide range of non-police related service calls.

b. Informs citizens of available services in the community.

c. Provides referral to other city, county and state agencies.

Maintains the peace and the safety of the community.

a. Quells public disturbances.

b. Maintains civil obedience at group functions.

Enforces laws and makes arrests when applicable

a. Makes a wide range of arrests.

b. Issues Notices to Appear.

c. Issues traffic citations.

d. Reports unsafe road conditions.

e. Conducts DUI investigations.

Prepares written reports, forms, and other documents as required.

a. Completes standardized departmental forms relating to crimes and occurrences.

b. Prepares narrative reports of incidents.

c. Prepares basic and detailed reports pertaining to departmental business.

Keeps supervisors informed.

a. Reports orally, or in writing, upon matters of concern to public safety of the city.

Testifies in legal proceedings.

a. Testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings.

b. Makes recommendations for improvement.

Provides support and assistance to other police officers public safety employees, city employees.

a. Stands by while other city / county / state agencies perform their duties and functions.

NOTE : The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience :

High School Graduate or equivalent; Meet current state training requirements necessary to obtain State of Florida police officer certification.

Must possess a current Florida driver license.

Supplemental Information

Please review the full job description for this position by clicking on the Menu option in the upper left, and then select Class Specifications. This is an important step in reviewing the KSA's and Physical, Environmental, and Sensory Requirements.

The City of Stuart is a tobacco-free / vaping-free workplace. All applicants must attest that they have not used tobacco or nicotine products for the preceding 3-month period from the date of application. Candidates chosen for positions with the City of Stuart must undergo pre-employment screening to include verification of their non-use of tobacco or nicotine products in order to be considered for employment.

The City of Stuart is An Equal Opportunity Employer ADA / VP / DFWP / TFWP

An employer's benefits package is like a second paycheck...and the City's programming is of note. Most benefits take effect the first of the month following the first 60 days of employment, with some taking effect immediately (deferred compensation, FRS, etc.).

The City is pleased to offer :

• Medical and Dental Insurance (two medical programs and two dental programs are offered to meet your needs) - 4 tiers of coverage to choose from
• Telehealth services and prescription mail-order program
• A robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering 24 / 7 assistance and support (this benefit is provided to full-time and part-time employees)
• An Employee Health Center (EHC) - a benefit provided at no cost to employees and dependents on the City's health insurance
• Vision Insurance - 4 tiers of coverage to choose from
• Life Insurance , Supplemental Life Insurance, and Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred compensation through MissionSquare Retirement - several options to choose from
• Retirement benefits through the Florida Retirement System (FRS) - the City and employee share in the contributions
• Supplemental insurance offerings including AFLAC, Liberty Mutual, US Legal, Pet Benefit Solutions and Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• Long Term Disability Insurance and Short Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to 18 credits per fiscal year with no $ limit (budget dependent; evaluated every year)
• Tuition Deferral agreements with several universities - partners with tuition reimbursement program
• Comprehensive Wellness Programming that encourages physical, emotional, nutritional, and overall wellbeing

The City also offers Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid Optional Holidays, and a Birthday Day. Collective Bargaining Agreements may offer other provisions or additional benefits (such as Long-Term Disability or Short-Term Disability, at the City's expense, etc.).

To learn more about our well-rounded benefits programming, visit our website :

Are you currently attending or have you recently graduated the Police Academy?

Are you currently a Florida State Certified Police Officer?

Are you at least 19 years of age?

Are you a citizen of the United States?

Have you earned a high school diploma or equivalent for law enforcement applicants?

Have you been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements?

Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?

Are you aware that documentation of processed fingerprints must be on file with the City of Stuart Police Department?

Are you aware that, if an offer of employment is extended, you must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner?

Are you aware that a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission will be conducted?

Has your driver's license Driver's License been suspended in the last five (5) years for any reason other than financial responsibility?

Have you been convicted of, or pled to driving under the influence, as defined in F.S.S. 316.193?

Have you used illegal drugs, including marijuana, within the last year?

Have you used any illegal controlled substances (cocaine, crack, heroin, etc.) within the last (5) five years?

Have you used nonprescribed HGH / Steroid usage within the last five (5) years?

Have you sold and / or delivered any illegal substances in your adult life?

Have you pled guilty or nolo contendre to any felony?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you used hallucinogenic substances (LSD, PSP, Mushrooms, Ecstasy, etc.) use within the last (5) five years?

Required Question

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