The position enforces state laws, traffic laws, and ordinances within Town limits while performing patrol activities. The position makes arrests, issues citations, conducts property checks and performs community policing activities. Reports to sergeant or corporal.

Essential Functions:

Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks, which are also performed but are not incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the job necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, integrity, and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically. The essential functions identified for this job are:

High school Diploma or its equivalency. Must possess Florida law enforcement certification and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must demonstrate high moral character, public relation skills and reflect an exemplary record of service

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Equipment: The employee uses a variety of office and computer equipment and related software. The employee uses and operates a variety of equipment related directly to the police profession and work responsibilities. The employee operates a vehicle.

Critical Skills/ Expertise: All employees must possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manual related to the job tasks. The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriate groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful, courteous, and professional image when engaged in any activity with the pubic; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters and in accordance with policies; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues. Critical skills/expertise identified for this job include: