Police Officer
Job Posting for Police Officer at City of Lighthouse Point
The Lighthouse Point Police Department is accepting applications for Law Enforcement Officer. EOE/ADA/SFWP/DRWP
Essential Functions
- Respond to and investigate citizen calls for service; alarms, assaults, criminal mischief, burglary, disturbances, fires, fraud, criminal violations, and any other calls for assistance
- Investigate criminal activity; maintain, preserve, and guard crime scenes; make forced entries into homes and businesses when necessary; conduct vehicle searches, conduct follow-up criminal investigations when assigned
- Process crime scenes for evidence, i.e. latent fingerprints, photos, footprints, etc.
- Prepare reports and paperwork including arrest reports, vehicle crash reports, daily activity reports, and other reports as required
- Conduct selective traffic enforcement initiatives and issue traffic citations and warnings to violators; issue N.T.A's to violators of municipal ordinances
- Conduct roadside sobriety tests; administer blood alcohol tests; obtain urine samples, as necessary
- Interview victim of crimes; locate and interview witnesses; obtain assistance and treatment for victims when required, photograph injuries
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Special Requirements
At this time we are accepting applications for Florida Certified Officers. Applicants are not required to have any experience prior to application. Testing Requirements All testing at the Broward Institute of Public Safety is required for non-certified applicants. Certified Officers should submit a current motor skills and Swim Test. All results should be attached to the application unless applying from out of state. Visit the Broward Institute of Public Safety website for more information.
Miscellaneous Information
12-hour Work Schedule: Patrol Officers are assigned to 12-hour shifts with (26) 3-day weekends annually, Longevity: 8-14 years $350 annually 15-19 years $700 annually 20 years $1,000 annually, Pension / Retirement: Defined Benefit Pension Plan & Florida Retirement System 3% employee contribution, Annual Leave / Vacation / Holidays: 1-4 years 240 hours 5-9 years 266 hours 10 years 292 hours, Taxes: no state or local employment taxes, Health / Vision Insurance: Employee coverage provided and City shall pay $1,625 for employee/spouse or employee/child or $2,400 for full-family coverage, Life Insurance: Employee salary plus $10,000, Dental Insurance: coverage available at an additional charge, Night Differential - up to $3,000 annually, Education Benefits: tuition reimbursement up to $2,500 annually including tuition/books, Clothing Allowance: $450 annually, Sick Leave: Employee earns 104 hours per year. Special incentives for unused sick time (details available)
Job Details
Police Department
Open
Certified Officers $70,265.96 - $103,876.64 Certified Officers with experience may start at $77,468.23
May 2, 2024 12:00 PM
Open Until Filled
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