STARTING SALARY
$43,181.00
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLYING
Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
Patrol assigned areas of the City to serve the public as needed, preserve order and prevent or discover the commission of crimes in the community. Respond to police service requests and evaluate the situations quickly and objectively. Take appropriate actions to resolve matters in a firm, courteous and tactful manner with respect for the rights of others. Enforce state statutes, traffic laws and City ordinances by apprehending violators, making physical arrests, issuing citations, and/or placing charges as appropriate and necessary. Safely operate assigned patrol car and other vehicles under routine and adverse driving conditions. Respond safely to traffic accidents and other traffic problems. Generate offense and incident reports and other related reports in a legible, accurate and timely fashion. Testify in courts of law, State's Attorney Investigations, depositions and other legal proceedings. Read and maintain up-to-date knowledge of departmental directives, bulletins and applicable laws. Act in civil emergency situations to aid the public with first aid, evacuations by carrying or retrieving victims, and carrying and using emergency equipment in all types of weather. Act as shift supervisor in directing activities of other police officers, when assigned on a temporary basis. Provide general traffic direction and escorts for funerals, parades or other community activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Be a U.S. citizen
- Possess a valid driver's license
- Be at least 19 years of age
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Vision 20/20 corrected
SELECTION PROCESS
- Oral interview
- Polygraph test
- Drug screening test
- Background investigation
- Medical examination
- Physical agility test
- Psychological test
HOW TO APPLY
Visit the City of Key West website @ keywestcity.com, or contact Recruiting/Background Officer Donny Barrios @ (305) 809-1087.
OTHER INFORMATION
The Key West Police Department is seeking individuals who are Florida certified. Experienced applicants may qualify for an increase from the base starting salary.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lt. David T. Smith
Key West Police Department
1604 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, FL 33040
305-809-1035
Email: dtsmith@keywestcity.com
Web Site: keywestcity.com
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