Police Officer - Probationary

This is entry-level work in a basic recruit program for law enforcement officers. An employee in this class receives formal training at the Police Academy and on-the-job experience in preparation for employment as a certified Police Officer.
An employee in this classification attends a six month long basic recruit program in the Police Academy where a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) curriculum is followed. Employees are required to participate in rigorous physical training in a para-military environment. The curriculum includes the following: Law, Crime Scene Investigation, Patrol Procedures, Criminal Investigations, DUI/Traffic Stops, Traffic Crash Investigations, Physical Fitness, Firearms, Law Enforcement Vehicle Operations, Patrol Procedures, Report Writing, First Aid, Communications, Defensive Tactics, Taser weapon usage, OC spray usage and Human Issues.
Upon successful completion of the Police Academy and the Florida State Officer Certification Exam, the employee must complete six months in the Field Training Officer Program. The Field Training Officer Program facilitates the employee's transition from the academic setting to the performance of general departmental law enforcement patrol duties Police work may involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and exercise independent judgment during emergency situations Assignments and general instructions are received from a superior officer, who reviews work methods and results through reports, personal evaluation and discussion.

Patrols a designated area of the City in a patrol vehicle to preserve law and order, prevent crime, and to enforce crime and traffic regulations.
Responds to calls for police services involving crimes, including, but not limited to: homicide, rape, robbery, burglary, larceny, missing persons, and any emergencies or disturbances that arise which may require police intervention. The investigation of the latter will require an officer to conduct victim and witness interviews, interrogate suspects, search for evidence, monitor suspected persons, prepare investigative reports, and maintain necessary records for presentation in court.
While at a call for police services, administers first aid when necessary, conducts preliminary investigations, gathers evidence, identifies witnesses, executes arrests, and testifies in court.
During crash investigations, provides first aid for injured parties, secures the scene to prevent additional crashes, interviews motorists and witnesses, takes written statements, examines vehicles and roadways, takes necessary street measurements, and clears the scene of obstructions and wreckage.
Resolves quality of life issues in the designated patrol area by utilizing problem-solving models such as the Scanning, Analysis, Response, Assessment model (SARA).
Works to resolve neighborhood concerns by establishing partnerships with residents, merchants, schools, churches, community-based organizations, governmental agencies/offices and other groups in the designated patrol area in accordance with the department's community policing philosophy.
Utilizes crime analysis data and community collaboration to address crime problems in their assigned districts or zones.
Performs other related work as required.

1. Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. citizens per Florida Statute 943.13.

3. Education: High school diploma, its equivalent, or higher. Foreign degrees or diplomas require transcript evaluations by a NACES approved transcript evaluation service, which determines reciprocity to education in the United States. Translations are not accepted in lieu of evaluations.
4. Driver's License: Applicants must submit a copy of a valid driver's license from any state provided that prior to appointment a valid State of Florida Class E, or higher, driver's license is submitted to the Miami Police Department's Recruitment and Selection Unit. Please note that driving records and validity may be checked and may be grounds for disqualification at any time subsequent to application.

6. Visual Acuity: All applicants must have at least 20/30 vision in each eye together or separately with correction and 20/100 vision in each eye without correction (glasses or contacts). Depth and color perception must be within normal limits.
7. Convictions: Per Florida Statute 943.13, applicants must not have been convicted of any felony nor misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Criminal history may disqualify applicants.

1. Driver License: A valid State of Florida Class E or higher, or a valid driver's license from any state (equivalent to Florida Class E or higher).

2. Education: High School Diploma or its equivalent, college degree, permanent school record, or transcripts or foreign transcript evaluation, if applicable. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.

3. Age: US Birth Certificate, valid driver's license, or valid U.S. passport.

4. Citizenship: Naturalization Certificate, valid U.S. Passport or U.S. Birth certificate (Only a birth certificate issued by a county health department or the CDC Bureau of Vital Statistics will be accepted. Hospital birth certificates are not considered a certified document and will not be accepted).

For additional list of approved credential evaluation agencies visit the Florida Department of Education
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF ORIENTATION:
Proof of passing scores on the FDLE BAT administered by a Pearson VUE authorized provider, in the area of law enforcement. The FDLE BAT must be taken at a Pearson VUE authorized provider at the applicant's expense. For information on the FDLE BAT, visit https: //home.pearsonvue.com/fdle/bat. Proof of passing examination scores are to be verified at time of orientation.
Note: BATs administered before August 15, 2019, will still be valid for four years from the testing or amended date. BATs administered after August 14, 2019 by any vendor other than Pearson VUE will be declared invalid and results will not be placed in the Automated Training Management System (ATMS).

SELECTION STEPS: In addition to meeting the documentation requirements listed above, all applicants may be subject to the successful completion of the following criteria to be considered for appointment: Orientation; Physical Ability Test; structured interview; polygraph examination; psychological examination; Stringent background investigation including Criminal Records Check; fingerprint check; Driving Record Check; toxicology screen and a post-offer medical examination.
For more information please visit: Become a Miami Police Officer
Note: Failure to keep appointments at any phase of the selection process may result in disqualification.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA- Veteran's Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.
FDVA Certification Forms: Please complete the applicable Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s). Form(s) must be uploaded with your employment application along with acceptable proof of veterans' preference.
Form VP1: VETERANS' PREFERENCE CERTIFICATE
Form VP2: CURRENT MEMBER OF THE RESERVE CERTIFICATION
Form VP3: UNREMARRIED WIDOW or WIDOWER CERTIFICATE

SELECTION PREFERENCE FOR CITY RESIDENTS: In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
A. Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission
B. Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
C. Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission
D. Properly executed valid lease agreement
E. Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission
F. Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission
G. Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission
H. W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission

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