Police Officer

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DEPARTMENT : POLICE

Thank you for choosing to apply to be an Orange City Police Officer. The goal of the Orange City Police Department is to select the best possible applicants for employment.

Applicants selected to move through the hiring process will be required to take a written test that includes a spelling module and participate in an oral interview.

Upon successful completion of that segment, an in-depth background investigation will be conducted. Once a satisfactory background investigation has been achieved, the candidate will be required to take a voice stress analysis examination and pass a psychological and medical examination that includes a drug screen prior to being eligible for employment as a City of Orange City Police Officer.

Preference in employment will be given to personnel holding a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certificate.

Applicants who are disqualified during the process cannot reapply. Applicants who do not pass any part of the process can reapply after one year from the date of the original application.

The expected duration of the hiring process is approximately 90 days from the date of application.

If selected to move through the hiring process you will receive an in-depth and comprehensive application packet. In order that you receive proper consideration in your application to become an Orange City Police Officer, it will be essential that all identified materials be returned completed in their entirety along with this application.

Before returning these materials, check them for accuracy and completeness. Sign your name on all forms where signature is indicated.

Check to ensure that all forms requested below are turned in along with all licenses, certificates and other documents you feel are valid for the application process.

Orange City is 7.2 square miles in size and is located 25 minutes west of Daytona Beach and 25 miles east of Orlando. As of the 2020 Census, Orange City is the fastest growing City in Volusia County.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Highly public and stressful position requiring excellent communication skills necessary to converse with the public and fellow officers;
• enforces laws and ordinances, patrols assigned areas by car, foot or bicycle checking for unsafe and / or illegal activities;
• investigates complaints and completes required reports. Responds to emergency calls pertaining to life and / or death situations;

takes and process fingerprints and photographs; transports prisoners to police station; books, charges, testifies and presents evidence in court of law.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Ideal candidates will be at least 21 years of age at time of hire. Must have completed minimum standard requirements set by the Florida Dept.

of Law Enforcement, possess a valid Florida Drivers License, a high school diploma or equivalency, be a U.S. citizen, and Florida law enforcement certification required.

Ability to lift / carry up to 45 pounds; to endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations;

to reach, pull, push, smell, climb, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, jump, run and distinguish colors.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary
• Employer provided Medical / Dental / Life
• 4 weeks paid time off annually
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Night shift Differential Pay
• Florida State Retirement - 3% employee contribution
• Take home Car
• College Tuition reimbursement
• 12 hour shifts / 14 shifts per month
• Biannual in-service training
• All necessary equipment provided
• Sponsorship opportunities available

SPECIALITY UNITS

• Investigative Services Division
• Traffic Unit
• Honor Guard
• Bicycle Unit
• Hostage Negotiations Team
• Meth lab Response Team
• Child Abduction Response Team

HIRING PROCESS

• Application
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Investigation
• Medical / Drug Testing
• Psychological Testing
• Voice Stress Analysis
• 15 weeks of field training post hiring

Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / V / D

The City of Orange City is a Drug-Free Workplace.

Individuals selected for employment must first pass an extensive background check, a pre-employment drug-screen and a pre-employment physical prior to commencing work.

Last updated : 2024-02-28