Police Officer

THE MISSION:

The mission of the Orange City Police Department is to reduce crime and to protect and serve all citizens with professionalism, honor, integrity and respect. The Department contains various divisions like Patrol, Records, School Resource Officer, Code Enforcement and Investigative Services.

ABOUT US:

In Orange City, Florida we are proud to serve and protect the 15,000 citizens who call this city home. The goal of the Orange City Police Department is to select the best possible applicants for employment. Orange City is seeking those who are looking to do more than enforce the law but build trust, protect those in need and help shape a safer, stronger future for our city.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Responsible for enforcing local, state and federal laws in a fair and impartial manner.

- Converse with the public and fellow officers to enforce laws and ordinances, patrols assigned areas by car and foot checking for unsafe and / or illegal activities.

- Conduct preliminary and follow up investigations, collects evidence, interview witness and prepare reports.

- Apprehend, search and arrest suspects in compliance with applicable laws and departmental polices.

- Respond promptly to calls for services, including emergencies, accidents, disturbances and criminal activity.

- Engage in proactive community policing building trust and positive relationships with residents, businesses and community groups.

- Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

- Florida Statute 943.13 describes ten minimum requirements an individual must meet to become employable as a sworn law enforcement officer in the State of Florida. The requirements are:

- Age: At least 19 years old (18 for correctional officers).

- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.

- Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

- Criminal History: No conviction for any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.

- Physical and Moral Standards: Must pass a physical examination and have a good moral character.

- Background Investigation: Fingerprints must be processed and on file with the state.

- Training: Complete a commission-approved basic recruit training program.

- Certification: Achieve a passing score on the officer certification examination.

- Continuing Education: Comply with ongoing training requirements.

BENEFITS:

- Competitive Salary

- Employer provided Medical/Dental/Life

- 4 weeks paid time off annually

- 12 paid holidays annually

- Night shift Differential Pay

- Florida State Retirement - 3% employee contribution

- Take home vehicle

- College Tuition reimbursement

- 12-hour shifts / 14 shifts per month

- Quarterly in-service training

- All necessary equipment provided

- Sponsorship opportunities available

SPECIALITY UNITS:

- Investigative Services Division

- Traffic Unit

- Honor Guard

- Bicycle Unit

- Hostage Negotiations Team

- Child Abduction Response Team

- School Resource Officer

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applicants selected to move through the hiring process will be required to take a written test that includes a spelling module and participate in an oral interview. Upon successful

completion of that segment, an in-depth background investigation will be conducted. Once a satisfactory background investigation has been achieved, the candidate will be required to take a voice stress analysis examination and pass a psychological and medical examination that includes a drug screen prior to being eligible for employment as a City of Orange City Police Officer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Orange City is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Non-Exempt