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CITY OF SANIBEL

Police Officer (Out of State Certified Officer)

CITY OF SANIBEL, Sanibel, Florida, United States, 33957

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MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATION

as a law enforcement officer in another state to qualify for this job class. Serves under the general supervision of a Sergeant, performing a wide variety of police, law enforcement, and investigative duties including the protection of life and property, crime detection, traffic enforcement, emergency management, and other public safety responsibilities. Duties may also include special assignments in areas such as the detective bureau, information and records processing, and supervision of support staff as designated by the Police Chief. Performs other work as requested. Responsibilities include: Responding to calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations. Detecting and preventing criminal activities by surveillance of assigned business and residential areas. Promoting crime prevention by initiating contact with businesses and residents. Investigating crime scenes or accidents, protecting evidence, taking testimony, and assisting in the investigation. Inspecting alcoholic beverage businesses and enforcing laws and ordinances relating to consumption of alcoholic beverages. Enforcing traffic laws and vehicle codes, promoting traffic safety, and directing traffic. Patrolling back roads and beach areas to detect smuggling activities. Preparing a variety of daily and other reports related to crimes, accidents, and other duties. Providing a variety of related services including transporting and fingerprinting prisoners and assisting motorists. Attending depositions and court, testifying as required. Responding to calls from citizens regarding nuisance or wild animals. Assisting Coast Guard in responding to distress calls from boaters in the Sanibel area. Supervising support staff in records management, information processing, and traffic control. Supervising shift in Sergeant's absence as designated by operations Commander. Operating computer and supervising information processing section. Operating special equipment such as police boat and motorcycle. Providing backup to dispatchers and assuming dispatch responsibilities in dispatcher's absence. Functioning as D.A.R.E. (Drug, Abuse, Resistance, Education) Officer and School Resource Officer when qualified and assigned. Training new officers when qualified and assigned as field training officer. NOTE:

The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Minimum requirements include: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent certificate of competency required. MUST HAVE CURRENT CERTIFICATION as a law enforcement officer outside of the State of Florida. Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License, or obtain one within 30 days of employment. Requires shift, holiday, and weekend work. Knowledge and skills required: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of modern law enforcement. Knowledge of applicable state, local, and federal laws and ordinances. Knowledge of emergency medical and first aid practices. Ability to observe and detect potential criminal activities. Ability to coordinate activities in emergency situations. Ability to investigate situations and prepare written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City departments, public agencies, and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations. Skill in the use of firearms and other police equipment.

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