Police Officer

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned area on foot and / or in a car.
• Checks doors and windows of business establishments.
• Investigates any and all unusual or suspicious activities.
• Enforces vehicle parking and pertaining laws.
• Watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and property.
• Makes investigations at the scene of accidents and prepares reports.
• Searches and apprehends violators.
• Serves subpoenas and warrants.
• Escorts funerals, assists children at street crossing and controls pedestrian compliance with safety laws.
• Answers calls for service.
• Escorts prisoners to police station.
• Testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Directs traffic at an intersection.
• Enforces traffic laws.
• Gives information concerning the location of street routes and buildings.
• Assists in the investigation of places and persons suspected of being engaged in illegal activities.
• Checks on operation of public places for compliance with the law.
• Develops and maintains sources of information.
• Assumes and performs related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or equivalent certifications and completion of minimum standards course set by Florida Police Standards Council (minimum certificate). Must meet all requirements as prescribed by the Fellsmere Police Department policies.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

Tasks involve the ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds. Tasks may involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Tasks also include the ability to pursue and control suspects, use self-defense techniques and meet departmental firearms qualifications.

Schedule

Ability to Commute

Willingness to travel

Work Location : In person

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