Police Officer (Certified)
12 days ago
Lake Hamilton
Title: Law Enforcement Officer (Certified) Agency: Lake Hamilton Police Department, FL Location: Lake Hamilton State: FL Job Category: Law Enforcement Job Type: Full-Time Position Type: Sworn Cert Status: Certified Houlry Amount: $25.54+ Hourly Salary Range: $53,123 / Yr Description The Lake Hamilton Police Department is seeking motivated and service-oriented individuals for the sworn position of Police Officer. They are responsible for protecting life and property, enforcing laws and ordinances, responding to calls for service, investigating crimes, and maintaining order within the community. Officers must be able to exercise sound judgment, act independently in emergency situations, and maintain strong relationships with community members. • Patrol assigned areas by vehicle or on foot, • Respond to calls for police service, • Enforce federal, state, and local laws, • Conduct proactive patrol and crime prevention activities, • Maintain strong relationships with residents and local businesses, • Investigate criminal offenses and suspicious activity, • Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, • Secure and process crime scenes, • Collect evidence and prepare case documentation, • Coordinate with detectives and prosecutors as necessary, • Enforce traffic laws and investigate violations, • Respond to and investigate traffic crashes, • Direct traffic and manage roadway safety situations, • Participate in community events and outreach initiatives, • Maintain a visible and positive presence within the community, • Complete reports, citations, and investigative documentation, • Prepare affidavits and testify in court when required, • Maintain confidentiality and integrity in all investigations, • Field Training Officer (FTO), • Armorer, • Evidence Custodian, • Extra-Duty Coordinator, • Grant Writer, • Public Information Officer (PIO), • Training Coordinator, • Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC), • Personnel Selection Coordinator, • High School Diploma or GED, • Must be at least 19 years of age, • Must possess Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification or, • Be eligible for certification through an approved Florida law enforcement training program, • Be a United States citizen or naturalized citizen, • Possess a valid Florida driver's license, • Have no felony convictions, • Successfully complete a background investigation, • Pass a polygraph examination, • Pass a psychological evaluation, • Pass a medical examination and drug screening, • Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and sound judgment, • Applicants with prior military service must have received an honorable discharge, • Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices, • Proficiency in the use of police equipment, • Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively, • Ability to prepare clear and accurate reports, • Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations, • Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with coworkers and the public, • Patrol vehicles, • Residential and commercial locations, • Roadways and public areas, • Indoor and outdoor environments Officers may be exposed to hazardous conditions, extreme weather, stressful situations, and potential danger while performing law enforcement duties. Shift work may include nights, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-outs. • 401(k) Retirement Plan, • 401(k) Matching, • 457(b) Retirement Plan, • Health Insurance, • Dental Insurance, • Vision Insurance, • Life Insurance, • Paid Time Off, • Flexible Spending Accounts, • Health Savings Account (HSA), • Employee Assistance Program, • Tuition Reimbursement, • Professional Development Assistance The Town of Lake Hamilton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.