Police Officer (Certified)

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work
• •Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances
• •Knowledge of geography, physical, cultural, and social characteristics
• •Knowledge of basic first aid methods, Stop the Bleed, and Mental Health First Aid
• •Ability to read and comprehend police-related technical and legal information
• •Ability to document incidents and actions accurately, completely, and legibly using standard forms and computer software
• •Ability to communicate effectively using both spoken (in English) and non-verbal methods
• •Ability to visually scan a scene for potential hazards, weapons, or evidence of a threat
• •Willingness to challenge or confront people when necessary and justified
• •Ability to evaluate and choose between conflicting alternatives with partial or incomplete information
• •Ability to compare letters, numbers, words, or pictures to determine those that are the same or different
• •Ability to apply prior experience and knowledge to assess a specific situation
• •Ability to take immediate action in an emergency or evolving situation
• •Ability to adapt own actions to rapidly changing conditions based on the nature of the situation
• •Ability to observe, remember, and identify what is unique about individuals, vehicles, or property
• •Ability to safely operate an emergency vehicle while under various road and weather conditions
• •Ability to safely and effectively use standard issued police equipment and tools
• •Ability to establish control of a situation through oral commands, body language, and demeanor
• •Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to citizen needs
• •Ability to show compassion, emotional support, and empathy for others
• •Ability to explain and educate others regarding standards of acceptable and unacceptable behavior using plain, non-offensive language
• •Ability to accept responsibility for own actions
• •Ability to work harmoniously with people and agencies who you do not have control over, to achieve a common goal
• •Ability to complete tasks with specified level of detail and accuracy
• •Ability to maintain the level of physical conditioning, fitness, and endurance needed to perform essential duties
• •Ability to maintain control of emotional reactions and impulses while taking charge of or handling a disagreeable or dangerous situation
• •Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in the pursuit of suspects and/or in crime scene investigations
• •Ability to stand, walk, or run in the apprehension of suspects
• •Ability to lift, carry, push or pull persons, vehicles, or property
• •Ability to communicate and interact courteously and effectively with the public in all situations in which you are representing the City
• •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 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
• •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) [for out-of-state or federally certified candidates]
• •Complete 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 [preferred]
• •Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire [preferred]
• •Have at least one year of experience during which you had to establish and maintain a positive and effective relationship with others [preferred]
• •Have fluency in a language other than English, especially languages frequently used by Boynton Beach residents and visitors [preferred]
• •Not have had 8 or more points on your driving record within the past 3 years
• •Not have had a traffic-related suspension of your driver's license within the past 3 years
• •Not have had a revocation of your driver's license within the past 3 years
• •Not have had 4 or more moving violations within the past 3 years
• •Not have a conviction or case pending for DUI, DWI, BUI, or Hit and Run
• •Not have outstanding traffic warrants or current pending citations (including unpaid traffic fines)
• •Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any felony offense
• •Not have been convicted of, or pleaded guilty or nolo contendere to, any misdemeanor offense involving perjury, making a false statement, or domestic/family violence
• •Not have received less than an Honorable Discharge from any of the U.S. Armed Services
• •Not have body art or branding that covers your head, neck, or hands
• •Not have body art or branding that 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
• •Not be under criminal investigation or have criminal charges pending