City of Miami Beach Police Department - Certified Police Officer and Police Officer Trainee

Job Description

Certified Police Officer

General police functions in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property and apprehension of criminal offenders, through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the maintenance of community order through the performance of numerous human services, as well as providing general information and assistance to the public.

Police Officer Trainee

General work as a City sponsored student enrolled in a basic recruit training program at one of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) certified training schools.

Responsibilities

Certified Police Officer

Nature of Work

ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT [email protected] OR VIA TELEPHONE AT 305.673.7909.

The work consists of related law enforcement duties. The need to respond to dangerous, high-profile, and unexpected or unusual events contributes to the complexity of the position.· The purpose of this position is to participate in patrol or investigative activities or in the performance of specialized and technical police functions. Success in this position results in the enforcement of laws and the increased safety of life and property in the City of Miami Beach.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Patrols and prevents crime and answers a wide variety of calls and complaints and arrests those engaged in any violation of a criminal law or ordinance.
• Maintains community order by responding to calls and situations which may escalate from minor disputes, (social crises, or personal problems) to community disorders and resolves these insofar as possible, through application of personal skills or through referral to proper social agencies.
• Enforces traffic laws and investigates traffic accidents.
• Directs traffic, participates in canine and harbor patrol duties and assignments.
• Answers questions asked by the public and gives directions.
• Issues summonses and warnings and serves subpoenas and warrants.
• Assists in controlling crowds; testifies in court; checks doors and windows of commercial establishments after closing hours. Performs duties and assignments in coordination with the Investigations Division.
• Participates in Civil Defense programs.
• Prepares reports and records of prescribed duties.
• Acts as a community outreach officer; utilizes firearms, communication equipment, electronic detectors, audiovisual equipment and the like.
• Works at Report Control Center screening requests for service and answering telephone.
• Performs various clerical and administrative tasks, as required.
• Oversees custody, care and control of prisoners when assigned jailor duties.
• Explains laws, ordinances and general information to citizens.
• Conducts investigations at the scene of a crime or accident, gathers, preserves and correlates evidence, locates witnesses, issues citations, or makes arrests.
• Transports and receives property, evidence and prisoners.
• Advises and directs elderly and indigent persons.
• Maintains daily activity logs; maintains surveillance of known criminals or persons suspected of criminal activity; interviews suspects; prepares cases against suspect.
• Investigates cases of juvenile delinquency and submits reports to juvenile court; assists in the supervision of juveniles held in custody. Coordinates and functions with other operational units and functions as a part of such unit when assigned. Performs related tasks as required.

Police Officer Trainee

The work consists of related trainee law enforcement duties. The purpose of this position is to become trained to participate in patrol or investigative activities or in the performance of specialized and technical police functions. Success in this position results in the enforcement of laws and the increased safety of life and property in the City of Miami Beach

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Timely attends and participates in all lectures, demonstrations, applications, formations, inspections, examinations, and any other gatherings conducted as a part of Basic Law Enforcement Courses and remedial training.
• Studies, comprehends, retains, and successfully demonstrates attained knowledge and skills garnered from all lectures, texts, material, data, and any other sources of information on subjects presented by the institute.
• Successfully demonstrates proficiency in all the designated high liability areas.
• Maintains a healthy physical condition and demonstrates the skills necessary to agilely accomplish arduous and aqueous tasks, goals, assignments, etc.
• Adapts and adheres to the conduct and attitudes required by training advisors, instructors, and administrators of the basic recruit training program at the CJSTC certified training school.
• Is appropriately attired at all times as designated by the institute's Trainee Orientation Manual. Performs and submits related work as required.

Requirements

Certified Police Officer minimum requirement:

• Have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
• State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification-active and in good standing; or
• Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and received PASSING results in all sections of the State Certification exam; or
• State of Florida Corrections Cross Training Certification or Compliance Certification; or
• Currently attending a Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy and have achieved certification by the time of hire.

Must meet one of the following criteria:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree; or Have completed three years of full time or active-duty military service with an honorable discharge; or Have completed two years of verifiable, satisfactory police service; or Be at least 23 years old at the time of application, with three years of verifiable, satisfactory, continuous and/or progressive employment. Be a United States citizen prior to appointment. (Fla Stat. 943.13(2).) Applicants who are not United States citizens must have applied for citizenship by application closing date.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subsection, any person who has pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement, prior to December 1, 1985, and has had such record sealed or expunged shall not be deemed ineligible for employment or appointment as an officer. Fla. Stat 943.13 (4).
• Must meet all of the requirements during the background investigation, to include drug testing.

The applicant must meet all physical requirements listed above and must pass a physical examination by the City’s licensed physician.

Completed a course of basic recruit training approved by the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission “CJSTC” unless exempt and achieved an acceptable score on the officer certification exam in accordance with Florida Statutes. Section. 943.13(9) and (10).

Comply with Section 943.135, Florida Statutes, and CJSTC continuing training and education requirements. Florida Statute 943.13(11). Possess a valid, appropriate driver's license with an acceptable driving record; must obtain a Florida Driver’s License prior to appointment.

Police Officer Trainee minimum requirement:

Have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

Meet one of the following criteria:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree; or have completed three years of full time or active-duty military service with an honorable discharge; or Be at least 23 years old at the time of application with three years of verifiable, satisfactory, continuous and/or progressive employment. Be a United States citizen prior to appointment. Fla. Stat 943.13 (2). Applicants who are not United States citizens must have applied for citizenship by the time they submit their application.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subsection, any person who has pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement, prior to December 1, 1985, and has had such record sealed or expunged shall not be deemed ineligible for employment or appointment as an officer. Fla. Stat 943.13 (4).
• Must meet all of the requirements during the background investigation, to include drug testing.
• The applicant must meet all physical requirements listed above and must pass a physical examination by the City’s licensed physician.
• Must pass State guidelines as determined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for entrance into the police academy. Currently an individual must pass a Commission-approved Behavioral Abilities Test (BAT) prior to entering a basic recruit training program.)
• Complete a course of basic recruit training approved by the CJSTC unless exempt and achieved an acceptable score on the officer certification exam in accordance with Florida Statutes. Fla. Stat. 943.13(9) and (10).
• Comply with Section 943.135, Florida Statutes, and CJSTC continuing training and education requirements. Fla Stat. 943.13(11).
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• Off- duty opportunities $75.00 an hour
• Health Insurance (including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Coverage)
• Wellness Program (including gym membership, mental health counseling, and peer support program)
• Mentoring Program
• Career advancement opportunities

Parental Leave – 6 weeks

• 2 wks – 100% of your pay
• 2 wks – 75% of your pay
• 2 wks – 50% of your pay

Take Home Vehicle

Tuition Reimbursement

• Bachelor’s degree – up to 90% of tuition (FIU rates) or whatever’s lower.
• Associate’s degree – up to 90% of tuition (Miami-Dade rates) or whatever’s lower.

Second Language

• 2.5% of biweekly pay

Educational Pay

• $20.00 a month for every 80 hours

Longevity

• 2.5% after 7 years
• 5% after 10 years
• 7.5 after 15 years
• 10% after 20 years
• 11% after 25 years

Hazardous Duty Pay

• $125 per pay period

Holidays

• Double time for all hours worked.

Bereavement

• 4 days off

Quality of Life

• $26 per pay period for those employees participating in the program.