Sponsored Police Recruit

Police Recruit Sponsored

Department/Location: Police Department/Patrol Support (Non-Sworn)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Full-Time

Supervision Exercised: None

Supervision Received: Police Sergeant and above

General Purpose of the Position: The purpose of the non-sworn Police Trainee is to learn basic police duties while receiving academy and post-academy training. Employees in this position will enhance their academy training by learning the operational functions of the Police Department, to include: Patrol Division, Detective Division, Patrol Support sections including Records, Property and Evidence, Crime Scene Investigations, and Communications. Employees may participate in ride-a-long's to observe patrol operations and tactics in live scenarios. Employees may take phone calls from the general public regarding non-emergency police matters, and will provide professional, quality service to city residents and the general public. Additional requests for service may come in person via the Police Department front desk. Work may include assisting with investigations at the direction of sworn personnel, and assisting sworn detectives in the preparation of cases by completing administrative and research functions. Investigative assistance may involve responsibility for the follow-up investigation of criminal conduct. The duties and responsibilities listed below are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions. Work also involves sensitive customer service contact involving the use of extensive verbal communication and listening skills to gather essential factual information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Gains and maintains knowledge of Police Department procedures.
Participates in job-related training sessions and seminars.
Assists sworn detectives in the investigation of crimes against persons or crimes against property. Prepares police/written reports documenting necessary calls for service.
Processes confidential, sensitive and/or occasionally graphic information from the general public.
Assists records section with filing.
Learns procedures of proper property and evidence handling.
Participates in ride-a-long program to observe patrol operations and procedures.
Accurately, quickly, and courteously receives incoming non-emergency telephone calls and extract the maximum amount of essential information in a minimum amount of time.
Gathers factual information about certain non-emergency incidents and generates appropriate police reports.
Accurately and quickly utilizes computer-aided dispatch system facilities for nonemergency complaint taking.
Receives and enters nonemergency complaints into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Transfer appropriate calls to the necessary surrounding agencies.
Operates telephone and dispatch consoles/switchboard and software operating systems.
Initiates follow-up calls to citizens to receive information concerning non-emergency incidents and/or processes information received via internet applications used by the Department.
Maintains written and computer logs and records.
Serve as an information resource to the general public and provide requested information through additional resources.
Acts as a liaison between the police department and general public.
Maintains prompt and regular attendance. Performs related work as assigned.
Skills and Physical Abilities Required:
Knowledge of and ability to understand, retain and follow City rules and regulations and Bradenton Police Department General Orders.
Considerable knowledge of applicable state laws and municipal ordinances necessary for effective completion of duties.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, outside agencies, and the public, as necessitated by the work.
Ability to efficiently operate the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD).
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect the constitutional rights of others.
Ability to prepare and maintain reports and records of activities.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Ability to react quickly, calmly and appropriately under emergency conditions.
Ability to complete citizen inquiries effectively while maintaining emotional composure, organization of work, and productivity during periods of high activity.
Ability to effectively obtain information through interview and observation.
Ability to obtain accurate, factual information, and distinguish between criminal and civil issues.
Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
Ability to speak clearly and concisely over the radio and telephone.
Ability to read, comprehend and follow detailed and complex procedures, laws and instructions. Ability to exercise discretion and to protect confidential or sensitive information.
Ability to locate and utilize phone numbers, legal references, department procedures and extensive resource information.
Problem Solving/Analysis. Ability to make quick sound decisions for the proper course of action. This includes office work in a confined restricted area; manual dexterity to operate computers and other office equipment is required.
Proficiency in office equipment and software (primarily computers), and an ability to adapt to other software programs with ease.
Ability to work as a team member.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public as necessitated by the work.
Ability to work a flexible/varied shift

Education and Experience Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent. Must meet eligibility requirements to enroll as a student at a Law Enforcement Academy approved by the Florida CJS TC and pass the FDLE State Officer Certification Examination within 45 days of completion of the Academy. Must be a United States Citizen or possess a resident green card. Possession of and ability to provide a Florida Drivers License required. On the job training will be provided.

Preferred: Bilingual skills desired.

Special Requirements: Typing, polygraph, psychological exam, medical exam, urinalysis drug screen and background investigation. Candidates must have a willingness and ability to work shifts, including nights and weekends.

Environmental Conditions: Indoors (in an office environment) and outdoors (in a variety of weather conditions, ranging from cold temperatures to tropical weather and severe storms). Candidates must be able to work closely with others.

Pay Grade: I l l Starting Salary $18.00/hour

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position, Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. Duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Code : 689-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : PATROL SUPPORT

Grade : NONR111

Group : NON REPRES

Job Class : POLICE RECRUIT SPONSORED

Posting Start : 10/06/2023

Posting End : 12/01/9999

Salary: $15.00-$22.28