Police Officer - Non-Certified

Police Officer - Non-Certified Salary $25.80 Hourly Location Fort Myers, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 23-774 Department Police Department Opening Date 05/31/2023 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Description Benefits Questions Description Candidates who are hired by the agency to attend the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy will be paid at the non-certified police officer rate of $25.80/hour. Upon successful completion of the police academy and state exam, the candidates pay will reflect that of a certified police officer rate of $29.28/hour and will advance annually according to the IUPA union contract. Individuals who desire to enter a basic recruit training program for law enforcement must first pass a basic abilities test. This test was adopted by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission pursuant to Section 943.17, F.S., and further detailed in F.A.C. 11 B-35.0011 (1 ). The basic abilities test is sometimes referred to as BAT or CJBAT, which are the same. There are separate tests for corrections and law enforcement. The test cannot be taken more than three times per discipline during any 12-month period. The test is administered only within the state of Florida. Information regarding the content of the test is available through Pearson VUE at https://home.pearsonvue.com/fdle/bat.As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service. No other discharge classifications qualify. Please note that this does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy. Candidate must be proficient in the English language, both verbally and written Responsible for the protection of the public through the enforcement of State laws and City ordinances. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. New hires may be eligible for several state benefits under Florida House Bill 3 - These state benefits include, but are not limited to:RECRUITMENT BONUS: A one-time Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus of up to $5,000Terms and eligibility can be found under FSS 445.08 SIGN-ON BONUS: A $5,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to successful applicants. The sign-on incentive bonus is required to be repaid to the city in full, should the candidate leave employment of the city - voluntarily OR involuntarily - within 2 years of the candidates' original hire date. HOUSING STIPEND: $500.00 monthly stipend to be paid to sworn FMPD officers who's physically occupied, primary residence is located within the Fort Myers City Limits. Contact HR for details SPONSORSHIP: The City of Fort Myers is offering sponsorship through the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy to eligible candidates. The city will pay tuition costs for the full law enforcement academy or equivalency of training course.Perks and BenefitsFree city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)13 paid holidaysPension plan & optional Deferred Compensation City-paid life insuranceOptional Vision, Dental, and Disability InsuranceTuition reimbursementOn-site Gym facilityAnd much more!THIS POSTING SHALL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: YES Level II Screening: NOResponsible for the protection of the public through the enforcement of State laws and City ordinances. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employees Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work. Duties/Responsibilities Answer complaints, investigate accidents, make arrests, conduct preliminary investigations, conduct citizen and business contacts, participate in stakeouts and patrol assigned areas.Testify in court, as needed.Prepare daily reports, booking reports, vehicle inventory reports, and accident reports, as required.May be assigned to other duties involving special training.This position requires regular and reliable attendance and the employees physical presence at the workplacePerforms other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, state statutes and ordinances.Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations.Ability to establish and maintain effective internal/external working relationships.Ability to communicate effectively in writing.Ability to operate necessary equipment, including vehicle, computer, radio, and firearm. Minimum Requirements Must possess a high school diploma or GEDMandatory Drug/Alcohol Testing required.Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License with an acceptable driving record.Must be a United States CitizenMust be a Florida Certified Law Enforcement OfficerMust be 20 years of ageMust meet the driving requirements as defined in the City of Fort Myers driving policyMust not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the United States Armed Forces. Additional restrictions apply to no contest pleas in criminal cases.Must not have been convicted of any felonyMust not have been convicted of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statementMust not have been convicted of any act of domestic violenceNever have been charged or convicted of a crime involving moral turpitudeMust meet restrictive drug standardMust pass physical fitness assessmentMust submit to a complete background investigation including fingerprint check, polygraph, and psychological evaluation and found to be of good characterHave fingerprints on file with the department after the completion of the initial interviewSubmit an affidavit attesting to the compliance of the above standardsMust meet requirements of periodic in-service training and weaponry qualifications.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Associates Degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Physical Demands and Working Conditions This work typically requires the following physical activities to be performed. Balancing - maintain equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching.Climbing - ascending, descending ladders, stairs, ramps, requires body agility.Crawling - moving about on hands, knees, or hands, feet.Crouching - bending body forward by bending leg, spine.Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.Fingering - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.Pushing - use upper extremities to press against objects with force, or thrust forward, downward, outward.Reaching - extending hands or arms in any direction.Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.Standing - for sustained periods of time.Stooping - bending body downward, forward at waist, with full motion of lower extremities and back.Talking 1- expressing ideas by spoken wordTalking 2 - shouting to be heard above ambient noise.Visual Acuity 1 - prepare, analyze data, transcribing, computer terminal, extensive reading.Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.Lifting - raising objects from lower to higher position, moving objects side to side, using upper extremities, back.Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.Pulling - use upper extremities to exert force, haul or tug.Visual Acuity 2 - color, depth perception, field of vision.Visual Acuity 3 - determine accuracy, neatness, observe facilities/structures.Visual Acuity 4 - operate motor vehicles/heavy equipment.Visual Acuity 5 -close acuity for inspection of small defects, machines, use measurement devices, or fabricate parts.Walking - on foot to accomplish tasks, long distances, or site to site.Work performed is primarily:Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objectsWORK ENVIRONMENTContact with internal and external customers, vendors, outside agencies and the general public.Occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain and potentially dangerous environments.Occasionally exposed to odors, diseases, chemicals, and excessive noise.May be required to work hours other than the regular schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description. Full-time regular City employee benefits: Health Insurance (Florida Blue) City paid employee coverage. HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added, Employee pays 30% of premium. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life) City paid. The benefit is equal to 1x the annual base pay, rounded to the nearest $1000.00. Optional Vision Insurance (VSP) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Optional Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life BlueDental) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction. Pension Plan (General) Administered by Resource Centers Pension Plan (Police and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster 401(a) (Mission Square) Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a). Roth IRA (Mission Square) Offered through payroll deduction. Disability (USAble Life) Employee paid short & long-term disability insurance. Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Paid Holidays City recognizes 13 holidays which include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and Floating Holiday. Leave Sharing May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted. Deferred Compensation Programs Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses. Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees. Employee Assistance Program (ESI) City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality. Please note: Benefits do not apply to On-Call, Temporary, or Seasonal positions. Benefits only apply to regular Full-time positions. 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? Yes No 02 Do you currently possess a valid Florida Drivers License with acceptable driving record, or the ability to obtain a Florida drivers license at time of hire? Yes No 03 Are you at least 20 years of age? Yes No 04 Are you a citizen of the United States? Yes No 05 Do you currently possess a minimum of a High School diploma or GED or higher? Yes No 06 Have you ever received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States? Yes No 07 PLEASE READ IN ITS ENTIRETY: Because you are applying to a law enforcement agency, you understand that you MUST include information about any arrest, charge, conviction, or other criminal activity, even if the records are sealed or expunged (Section 943.13(7), F.S. Rule 11b-27.0022). Yes No 08 Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not with-standing suspension of sentence or withholding adjudication. Have you been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement? Yes No 09 Have you been convicted of any felony crime? Yes No 10 Have you ever been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony, or any crime against the United States designated as a misdemeanor or felony, or any offense against any other state, territory, or country which would be a misdemeanor or felony if committed in this state at time of application that involves any of the following: a. Abuse or neglect of children, aged, or incompetent b. Perjury or falsification to include making false reports of crimes or falsification of official documents c. Sexual offenses, including indecent exposure and prostitution d. Any offense involving violations of the civil rights of any person under the Constitution or laws of the United States or any county Yes No 11 Have you ever been convicted of domestic violence? Yes No 12 Have you ever pled "nolo contendere", guilty, or have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony involving domestic violence? Yes No 13 Have you ever used or possessed any Illegal drug at any time of employment while employed with a law enforcement agency, in a prosecutorial position, and/or employed in any position of responsibility of the public trust? Yes No 14 Do you currently have any visible tattoos on your face, neck, head, or hands? Yes No 15 If you answered "YES" to having tattoos, please list the location and describe the tattoo. 16 Have you ever been involved in the sale of illegal drugs? Yes No 17 Within the past year, have you tried, used, or experimented with marijuana? Yes No 18 Within the past 5 years, have you tried, used, or experimented with powder cocaine? Yes No 19 If you answered "Yes" to question # 18, please list the date last used. Required Question Employer City of Fort Myers Address 1820 Hendry Street PO Box 2217 Fort Myers, Florida, 33901 Phone 239-321-7066 Website http://www.fortmyers.gov/jobs