NON-CERTIFIED POLICE RECRUIT

This is protective service work at the trainee level in the enforcement of laws and ordinances for the protection of life and property.

Requirements

• Apprehends and arrests suspects, completes arrest forms, and advises detainees and victims of applicable rights.
• Investigates suspicious activities and enforces laws and ordinances.
• Patrols assigned area to enforce traffic and other vehicle-related regulations.
• Responds to complaints concerning violations of laws, automobile accidents, and requests for assistance.
• Interviews persons, prepares reports, and makes disposition or referral as appropriate.
• Watches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, stolen cars, and property.
• Processes crime scenes for evidence; photographs crime scenes, searches for and lifts fingerprints, takes impressions of tire tracks and footprints, and prepares evidence to be presented in court.
• Investigates and checks pawn shops and stores for stolen articles.
• Operates electronic data communications equipment and two-way radio.
• Guards suspects and provides related security services.
• Transports/escorts individuals as appropriate.
• Administers basic first aid as required.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Benefits

• FLA Law Enforcement Officer Certification
• FLA Class E Driver's License
• City of Jacksonville Certification as a Public Driver
• Certificate of Recognition/Compliance/Comparative Compliance in Law Enforcement
• CPR/First Aid Certification