Lady Lake - Reserve Police Officer

Job Overview

Department	Lady Lake Police Department
Type	Other
Job Title	Reserve Police Officer
Deadline	Jul 31, 2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Contact	tdelee@ladylake.org
Location	Lady Lake, FL

Job Announcement

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

TOWN OF LADY LAKE, FLORIDA

JOB TITLE

Reserve Police Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Reserve Police Officer performs general duty police work including protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Duty includes supplemental patrol, investigations, special events, and special details.

SALARY

This volunteer position requires a minimum of 12 hours of duty per month.

CLOSING DATE

This position will remain open until filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

1. Uphold our shared employee values of knowledge, respect, and integrity. Demonstrate personal initiative and a consistently positive attitude.
2. Meet the minimum requirements and standards established by Florida statutes.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of Florida laws.
4. Must be skilled in the use of firearms.
5. Demonstrate the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action to be taken.
6. Demonstrate the ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
7. Demonstrate the ability to learn the geography of the Town and its physical and social characteristics.
8. Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions.
9. Must have the ability to read and write effectively.
10. Must have the ability to communicate with individuals in person, on the telephone and the radio.
11. Must have the ability to view a stationary display screen for extended periods of time.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
2. Completion of the Minimum Standards courses as set forth by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Division of Criminal Justice Standards.
3. Must meet all entrance requirements as established by the Department.

CERTIFICATIONS

1. Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
2. Possession of a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS

1. The employee must have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
2. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to touch, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
3. Specific vision abilities required by this position include color vision, close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
4. The employee must regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds; frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
5. Employees in this position perform duties that require very fine dexterity and extreme muscle control, involving various body postures and physical activities.
6. The employee must endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life-threatening situations.
7. The employee must be able to drive a patrol vehicle, possibly at high speeds.
8. Must be able to operate a small computer.

NOTES

All positions are regular full time unless stated otherwise. Employment applications are available upon request for vacant positions. These may be submitted at Town Hall or by fax. Each application must include the position title, and each position requires a separate application.

All submitted materials are subject to public disclosure by the Florida Public Records Act. The Town is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Please direct questions regarding this position to tdelee@ladylake.org

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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