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The Largo Police Department is accepting applications for FDLE Certified Police Officers and/or Out-of-State Certified Officers who will have completed EOT and State exam, or those who will complete the Police Academy and pass the State certified exam. EOT or Academy tuition reimbursements are also available.
This is general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The employee is responsible for the protection of life and property; for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime; and for maintaining law and order. Assignments are carried out in accordance with established rules, procedures, statutes, and judicial decisions. However, employees must be able to act without direct supervision in emergencies and unusual situations. Work is reviewed through reports, inspections, and observation.
Applicants must be able to complete the hiring process within 90 of application date.
**Applications with incorrect or incomplete information will not be considered.**
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
Additional Compensation/Benefits:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a generous 8% City match
- Benefits also include 12 paid leave days and 24 hour full access to City fitness center. Continuous learning is supported through tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
- May receive $1,000 in relocation assistance for candidates outside Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough, or Manatee counties.
- Salary incentive for lateral entry, AA or BA degrees, Shift Differential, and Specialty Unit Pay
- Out of county take home vehicle assigned out of FTO
- All equipment is provided
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
All employees share components of leadership, management, technical, and team skills to assist in making the City of Largo the community of choice in Tampa Bay.
Leadership
Management
Technical
Team Skills
Performs related work as required.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATUS: As a condition of employment, City of Largo employees will be required to work as directed during an undeclared and/or a declared emergency. All employees are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the official job description.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment: 15% inside a climate-controlled building and 85% outside, which includes driving.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require sitting for approximately three (3) hours, standing for approximately four (4) hours, and walking for approximately three (3) hours during the course of a 10-hour shift. The job also requires frequent bending/stooping, grasping, reaching, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional fine manipulations, pulling/pushing, and repetitive motion. On rare occasions, the work requires climbing, crawling, kneeling, and lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 pounds or more.
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to hear alarm signals and radio transmissions, understand what others are saying in normal conversation, and detect specific noises or voices during group conversations. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, via radio and telephone transmissions, and during formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to operate a vehicle, read fine print and normal print, and observe numbers, license plates, and street signs at night.
Driving Requirements: Requires frequent driving and a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Technology: The work requires the ability to operate telephones, smartphones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and laptop computers, calculators, video recording devices, and all associated software.
Tools: The work requires proficiency with standard police tools.
Work Assignment: As a requirement of the position, employees should be prepared to work any/all shift assignments. Shift assignments include work on days, evenings, and nights, including weekends and holidays, and may require overtime.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
Yes - CREDIT CHECK
Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC, and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Elements of the Selection Process:
1. Review of applications for selection of individuals to be interviewed
2. Schedule those applicants selected to be interviewed
3. Selected applicants will interview with the panel
4. Selected applicants who pass the interview will move onto a scenario board
5. Conduct criminal background checks and driving history records on top applicants
6. Schedule polygraphs for selected top applicants
7. Schedule physicals for top applicants
8. Verification of three (3) personal references
9. Schedule the applicant to report to sign in at Human Resources on the first day of work
Duration of The Process:
The expected duration of the interview selection process for filling the position should take approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks or longer, depending on the size of the applicant pool.
Agency's Policy On Reapplication:
Applicants who complete the process but have yet to be selected will be placed on an eligibility list for one year and/or may reapply in subsequent hiring processes. Applicants who are rejected for sworn employment due to background concerns or not meeting threshold performance during any phase of the process may not reapply for one year from the date of rejection.
The City of Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
** If you are interested in joining the Largo Police Team, please apply today**
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $30.29 - $43.58 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person
Full Time
$44k-60k (estimate)
12/21/2023
09/01/2024
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