RECRUITMENT BULLETIN

June 2, 2008

POLICE OFFICER

MAJOR FUNCTIONS: This is responsible police work providing protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Performs all work under the supervision of the Police Sergeant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Enforces laws and ordinances; patrols assigned areas; controls traffic; prevents crime; serves warrants and arrests violators. Operates police radio to maintain communications with dispatch. Responds to complaints and incidents (e.g., traffic accidents, criminal activities or violations); secures incident scene to restore peace, assists with injured persons, and protects evidence and property; takes detailed statements from witnesses and suspects; and testifies in court proceedings. Performs other non-essential duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of principles, methods, practices, rules, regulations, procedures and operations of law enforcement. Ability to work under stress; ability to remain in good physical condition and ability to establish and build effective relations with City employee’s and the public is essential.

High school graduation or GED. Certification as a police officer by the Division of Criminal Justice Standards and Training required.

JOB LOCATION: Police Department, Two Bobby Green Plaza

WORK SCHEDULE: Shift work (12 hour shifts)

HIRING RATE: $33,839 annually

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Persons interested in this position should submit a completed City of Auburndale Police Department application and police officer certification to the Police Chief, Two Bobby Green Plaza. Applications can be picked up at the Auburndale Police Department. The successful applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.

The City of Auburndale is a Drug-Free Workplace

and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.