Police Officer (Certified)
Company: City of Boynton Beach, FL
Location: Boynton Beach
Posted on: January 23, 2023
Job Description:
Purpose of Classification The City of Boynton Beach's Police
Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety,
protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement
and trust for the third largest municipality in Palm Beach County
with an estimated population of approximately 75,000 residents.
Boynton Beach Police Officers serve a highly diverse and
multicultural community, which includes African Americans,
Hispanics, French Creoles, Indigenous Americans, and Asians among
its more than 75,000 residents. Officers carry out these
responsibilities by: patrolling an assigned area; responding to
emergency calls; resolving conflicts; engaging in community
policing and community relations, investigating crimes; rendering
medical assistance; writing reports (using, software, computers,
portable technology devices, and mobile data computers); handling
crises or stressful situations, which may involve juveniles, the
elderly, or the disabled; testifying in court; and enforcing
Florida State laws and City Ordinances. Officers do this
individually and sometimes as a member of a team, under direction
of a supervisor. Once Officers have patrol experience they may be
eligible to serve as part of a specialized unit (community
policing, bicycle patrol, marine/boat patrol, motorcycle traffic
enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigation, crime prevention,
and others). To accomplish this important work all Police Officers
are expected to maintain their physical and mental fitness. All
work is performed in accordance with City and Police Department
policies and standard operating procedures. Position Starting
Annualized Salary: Police Officer (Certified): $62,451** The
starting rate of pay for newly hired police officers, who were
actively employed for aminimum of two (2) years as a certified law
enforcement officer with a comparable agency, will be calculated as
follows:
- Upon hire, officer will start at Step 0.
- Upon completion of probation, the officer is eligible to
advance one (1) step for every two (2) full years of prior
comparable certified law enforcement service, to a maximum of Step
3 ($72,294.84). Certified Police Officer Incentive: Certified
Police Officers hired with the Boynton Beach Police Department will
be eligible to receive a $5,000 incentive. This incentive will be
paid as follows:
- $2,500 upon hire.
- $1,500 after six (6) months of employment - after successfully
completing FTO.
- $1,000 after successful completion of probation. Essential
Functions KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police
work.
- Knowledge of applicable laws and *ordinances.
- Knowledge of the City of Boynton Beach's geography, physical,
cultural, and social characteristics.*
- Knowledge of basic first aid methods, *Stop the Bleed, and
*Mental Health First Aid.* This specific knowledge may be acquired
during employment and is not necessary to have at the time of
application. SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS
- Read and comprehend police-related technical and legal
information.
- Document (write) incidents and actions accurately, completely,
and legibly using standard forms; must also document using computer
software/programs.
- Communicate effectively using both spoken (in English) and
non-verbal methods.
- Visually scan a scene for potential hazards, weapons, or
evidence of a threat.
- Willingness to challenge or confront people when necessary and
justified.
- Evaluate and choose between conflicting alternatives with
partial or incomplete information.
- Compare letters, numbers, words, or pictures to determine those
that are the same or different.
- Apply prior experience and knowledge to assess a specific
situation (for example, recognize criminal activity, identify
evidence, recognize potential hazards or threats, etc.).
- Take immediate action in an emergency or evolving
situation.
- Adapt own actions to rapidly changing conditions based on the
nature of the situation.
- Observe, remember, and identify what is unique about
individuals, vehicles, or property (such as, physical appearance,
clothing, vehicle model, color, or damage, etc.).
- Safely operate an emergency vehicle while under various road
and weather conditions.
- Safety and effectively use standard issued police equipment and
tools.
- Establish control of a situation through oral commands, body
language, and demeanor.
- Recognize and appropriately respond to citizen needs.
- Show compassion, emotional support, and empathy for
others.
- Explain and educate others regarding standards of acceptable
and unacceptable behavior using plain, non-offensive language.
- Accept responsibility for own actions.
- Work harmoniously with people and agencies, who you do not have
control over, to achieve a common goal.
- Complete tasks with specified level of detail and
accuracy.
- Maintain the level of physical conditioning, fitness, and
endurance needed to perform essential duties.
- Maintain control of emotional reactions and impulses while
taking charge of or handling a disagreeable or dangerous
situation.
- Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in the pursuit of
suspects and/or in crime scene investigations.
- Stand, walk, or run in the apprehension of suspects.
- Lift, carry, push or pull persons, vehicles, or property.
- Communicate and interact courteously and effectively with the
public in all situations in which you are representing the City.
Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPolice Officer
(Certified)
- Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
- Have a high school diploma or General Education Development
(GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces
Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be
approved by the State of Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and
Training Commission.
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification
(Out-of-State Police Officer Certification will be considered with
supporting training curriculum attached to this application).
- Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire and at least 19
years of age at time of application.
- Possess, or be eligible to obtain within seven (7) calendar
days of hire, a valid Florida driver's license.
- Successfully complete any hiring process assessments.
- Additional training and/or certification(s) may be required as
appropriate to assignment. Additional Minimum Requirements for
Out-of-State or Federally Certified Candidates: Out-of-state or
federally certified applicants also must provide verifiable proof
of at least one (1) year of full-time, independent law enforcement
experience within the past eight (8) years (excluding any academy
training hours). This information must be included in the Work
Experience section of this application. PREFERRED ADDITIONAL
QUALIFICATIONS
- Completed at least sixty (60) college credit hours toward a two
(2) year degree or higher from an accredited private or public
institution with at least a documented GPA of 2.0.
- Have at least one year of experience during which you had to
establish and maintain a positive and effective relationship with
others, i.e. working together as part of a team. A dditional
information about your experience must be documented in the
appropriate field in the Supplemental Questions in this
application.
- Have fluency in a language other than English, especially
languages frequently used by Boynton Beach residents and visitors
which include: Spanish, French Creole, Portuguese,
Asian/Indo-European languages, and/or American Sign Language. The
City reserves the right to verify fluency. Supplemental Information
POST-OFFER REQUIREMENTS Candidates who are selected for hire are
first provided a "conditional offer" and are then required to
successfully complete all of the following:
- Physical Exam
- Drug Screen
- Psychological Evaluation
- Comprehensive Background Investigation
- Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) or similar assessment
toolAdditional Post-Offer Requirements for Out-of-State or
Federally Certified Candidates
- Equivalency of Academy Training (92 hours), which includes High
Liability
- State Officer Certification Exam DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS Below
is a list of factors that will disqualify you from being considered
for employment as a Police Officer for the City of Boynton Beach.
This is not an exhaustive list, and other factors, such as moral
character, may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Moral
character may include, but is not limited to, factors such as
criminal activity (e.g. crimes against society, persons, or
property) as well as prior work history or general life
experiences. These factors are considered on a case-by-case basis
which may include, among other elements, the facts of each case,
your age at the time, and the number of incidents. Within the past
3 years (36 months) you must NOT have had any of the following:
- 8 or more points on your driving record
- Traffic-related suspension of your driver's license
- Revocation of your driver's license
- 4 or more moving violations
- Conviction or case pending for DUI, DWI, BUI, or Hit and
Run
- Outstanding traffic warrants or current pending citations
(including unpaid traffic fines) At any time, you must NOT have had
any of the following:
- Convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any
felony offense
- Convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any
misdemeanor offense involving perjury, making a false statement, or
domestic/family violence (including abuse of any high-risk
population: children, elderly, or disabled).
- Received less than an Honorable Discharge from any of the U.S.
Armed Services.
- Must NOT have body art or branding (of any kind) that:
- Covers your head, neck, or hands.
- Contains words or images depicting swear words, nudity, gang
signs or affiliations, disrespect to any protected class including
sexual orientation or sexual identification, or similarly offensive
art.
- Additional restrictions on body art, branding, scarification,
or piercing may be determined at the discretion of the Chief of
Police on a case-by-case basis. Must NOT currently:
- Be under criminal investigation or have criminal charges
pending.VETERANS' PREFERENCE:Certain servicemembers and veterans,
and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and
veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring
process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to
receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in
employment by the City.
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