What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer position at City of Daytona Beach, FL?
Department
Police
Location
Police Department
Salary
$1,061.99 - $1,360.48 a week
Open Date
01/05/2026
Description
Purpose
The purpose of this classification, under general supervision of a Sergeant or other designated department official, is to perform a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include dispensing information, arbitrating disputes, providing assistance through referrals, property protection, crime prevention, detective, investigative, and other public safety services. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Incumbents may be assigned to a primary functional area, such as administrative support services, public information, and inspectional services or athletics leagues. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence. Performs related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Training, and Experience)
High School Diploma or GED; supplemented by State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification; supplemented by additional training when assigned to a special services functional area, such as criminal investigations, property and evidence protection; and a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
Drug Screening
NOTE: This position is safety sensitive and requires a drug screen. If applicant did not receive drug screening upon initial hire with the City; applicant will be required to submit to drug screening prior to accepting this position.
HOW YOU QUALIFY
Requirements:
Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen between 19 and 65 years old. Must have a High School Diploma; GED or acceptable equivalency diploma (USAFI not accepted). Must hold a valid Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving history. Corrected visual acuity at least 20/20 in one eye and 20/40 in the other.Candidates must possess a current valid Florida Law Enforcement Certification/Completion of the Minimum Standards as set forth by the Florida Police Standards Council to be employed. Certificates of Completion may be obtained through most Florida Colleges.
Military: No service time required; however, if a veteran; you cannot have a dishonorable discharge; from any armed force of the U.S.
Criminal History: Candidates must not have any felony convictions or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury; false statement; domestic violence or crimes involving moral turpitude.
The application must
be completed in order to be reviewed for potential hire. Documents necessary to submit with the application include:
- High School Diploma. (If your diploma is from out of state; you will need a certified copy of your transcripts)
- Birth Certificate/proof of U.S. citizenship
- Military Discharge (DD-214) if applicable
- Current Police Certification of Completion or Compliance and Passing grade results from the Florida Officer Certification Examination
- Copy of valid Florida Driver’s License and
- Social Security card.
Candidates will be required to complete the steps below for hire:
- Pre-screener/Background Questionnaire
- Physical Agility Test (PAT)
- Oral Board Interview
- Polygraph and Psychological test
- Medical Examination: Candidates are given a thorough physical examination and drug screening upon acceptance, which must be passed to assure employment
- Fingerprint check
Additionally: 42-hours shifts (2 hours built in overtime = $4141.00 annually) – day car receives $.25 per hour and night car receives $.50 per hour. See other great compensation and benefits outlined below!
Benefits:
- Special Detail Pay: $45 per hour @ City Sponsored Event; $65 per hour @ Non-City Sponsored Event; $75 Bars, Clubs & Lounges in the beachside tourist area; and $85 per hour Bars, Clubs & Lounges Outside of Core Tourist Area’s.
- Incentive Pay: Education Incentive ($110 per month for Bachelor’s Degree and $50 per month for an Associate’s Degree) & Salary Incentive (FDLE certified course)
- College tuition reimbursement: (Up to $1;000 per fiscal year)
- Pension: 20-year pension system (3% multiplier and a 10-year vesting)
- Prior military and police buyback plan for pension benefits
- Flexible health insurance benefits
- 11 paid holidays each year and up to 136 hours of personal leave each year
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Conducts routine preventive patrol in designated residential and business areas, and initiates contacts with both business operators and residents to establish open communications within the community.
Responds to calls for police service and takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention (i.e. responding to domestic disputes and disturbances, disputes among neighbors, juveniles, and gang incidents).
Provides information and/or assistance to the public by answering a wide range of police related service calls informing citizens of available services in the community, and providing referrals to other city, county, and state agencies when applicable.
Maintains the peace and safety of the community by quelling public disturbances and maintaining civil obedience at group functions.
Provides for the safe and convenient flow of traffic and pedestrians within the community, investigates traffic accidents, enforces traffic violations, promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety, reports unsafe road conditions, and conducts DUI investigations.
Conducts criminal and non-criminal investigations, initial investigation into numerous crimes (robbery, burglary, assaults etc.) conducts investigations concerning civil disturbances (landlord/tenant, failure to pay, child custody etc.) conducts follow-up investigations of crimes and other incidents, conducts surveillance of areas for suspected or potential criminal activity.
Enforces laws and arrests lawbreakers for both felonies and misdemeanors, issues Notices to Appear, issues traffic citations, and prepares written reports forms, other documents as required.
Testifies in civil and criminal court proceedings and gives depositions.
Provides a variety of specialized services when properly trained and so assigned (i.e. K-9, Bicycle Patrol, Motorcycle Patrol, Detective).
Functions in a primary functional area, such as administrative support services, field and firearms training, public information, or athletics when properly trained and so assigned whereby incumbent maintains documentation and records concerning the assigned function.
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS
Performs other related duties as required.
PERFORMANCE APTITUDES
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to review classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information. Includes exercising discretion in determining data classification, and in referencing such analysis to established standards for the purpose of recognizing actual or probable interactive effects and relationships.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability provide guidance, assistance and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.
Equipment Machinery Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and rapid adjustments. Requires the ability to adapt to changing technology and to use the technology for everyday work.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of descriptive and advisory data and information, such as law enforcement materials, standard operating procedures, state statutes, and warning/cautionary procedures.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; calculate decimals and percentages.
Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, and/or pathogenic substances.
PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The work performance of non-supervisory personnel of the City of Daytona Beach is routinely evaluated according to the performance criteria outlined herein:
Knowledge of Job:
Is knowledgeable in the methods, policies, and procedures of the City of Daytona as such pertain to essential duties of a Police Officer. Has thorough knowledge of principles and practices of lawful protection of lives and property through crime/accident prevention activities criminal investigation activities and arrest and seizure activities. Has thorough knowledge of methods, materials, procedures and practices utilized in providing special services, when assigned to a primary functional area such as mounted unit, athletic leagues, firearms training, etc. Has thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Has considerable knowledge of the organization of the department, and of related departments and agencies. Clearly understands the occupational hazards and safety precautions required to perform the essential functions of the work. Has thorough knowledge of terminology and related professional languages used within the department as such pertain to work responsibilities. Knows how to maintain cooperative and effective relationships with intra- and interdepartmental personnel, as well as any external entities with which position interacts.
Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high-quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.
Quantity of Work: Performs described essential functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.
Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards, and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human, and conceptual areas.
Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to upper management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.
Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.
Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and researches issues, situations, and alternatives before exercising judgment.
Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences is justified (i.e. poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures etc.). Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.
Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and coworkers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions, and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.
Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establish a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions, and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.
Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.
The City of Daytona Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City of Daytona Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Exempt: No
Type: FT Employee
Department: Police
Location: Police
Salary : $4,141