The City of St. Augustine is located on the east coast of the state of Florida in the County of St. Johns. St. Augustine is the nation's oldest city; Pedro Menendez founded it in 1565. It is approximately 35 miles south of Jacksonville and 55 miles north of Daytona Beach. St. Augustine covers an area of 12.4 square miles and has a population of 13,200 as of October 2004. Each year the City is host to more than 3,000,000 tourists and visitors.
The St. Augustine Police Department offers many opportunities for a long and fulfilling career in law enforcement. As a Patrol Officer you will be expected to respond to calls in order to handle problems, complete written reports and required forms, traffic enforcement and traffic crash investigations, provide information, assistance and counseling to the public, conduct neighborhood surveys in response to community policing efforts, testify in court to provide information on cases, identifies, collects and preserves evidence, preserves crime scenes and perform other job related activities. After the prerequisite experience as a Patrol Officer has been fulfilled, officers are eligible to apply for transfer to other law enforcement specialties within the department. These units may include, but are not limited to:
Associate's degree is preferred, plus a Florida Police Standards Council Certificate. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Candidates must be 19 years of age. Posses a valid Florida Drivers License. Successfully complete psychological and polygraph tests, fingerprinting, driver's license record check and background check. Must have a telephone in home. Must be able to move 150-pound objects up to 100 feet in an emergency. Must be able to climb obstructions, crawl under obstructions and have complete mobility of all limbs. Visual and hearing ability must be within acceptable standards.
Highly responsible work receiving and disseminating all police, fire rescue and medical calls for service via the 911 System and two-way radio. Receives complaints, calls for help, reports of death, injuries, etc. and dispatches the proper unit(s) to respond. Operates radio console for Police and Fire Department and use Computer -Aided-Dispatch, Criminal Justice Computer, E911 Public Safety Answering Point and administrative telephones. Ability to learn ten-codes and signals, to speak clearly, a well-modulated voice, and to use proper grammar is required. Ability to maintain poise, to think clearly, to remain calm, and to respond to emergencies under stressful conditions. Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with co-workers and citizens is required. Subject to emergency call-out during off-duty hours and weekends as required.
High School graduate or equivalent diploma required plus one year of clerical experience. A combination of education and experience may be considered. Must pass a 20 WPM typing skills test. Work is performed on a rotating shift basis; including weekends and holidays. Must have telephone.
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