JOB
This position is a sworn police position involving the performance of traditional and non-traditional law enforcement functions in a community involved and problem solving focused policing environment. The Pinecrest Police Department is a midsize police agency that maintains the highest standards of professionalism. Our agency motto is Committed to Excellence, which The Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) affirmed, when it honored Pinecrest PD with Excelsior Recognition on February 20, 2020. This is the highest CFA accreditation level that a criminal justice agency can achieve and represents a level of commitment to accreditation unparalleled in the criminal justice profession. The Pinecrest Police Department was also designated a Flagship Agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2010, and has achieved Gold Standard Advanced Accreditation Status by CALEA continuously thereafter. The Village of Pinecrest is ranked among the safest cities in Florida because of low crime rates. This has been made possible by the fine work of our police force who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our residents, businesses and visitors. We have an authorized strength of 51 sworn police officers and 27 civilian personnel. Pinecrest Police Officers build mutually beneficial relationships with a supportive community while engaged in the noble cause of policing, endeavoring always to live up to the high standards and demands of policing.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Maintains skills mastered in the police academy with scheduled training provided by the department.Properly uses a Police Taser, maintains those skills, and demonstrates the skills during scheduled refresher training provided by the departmentParticipates in community affairs, civic groups and service organizations as a representative of the police department.Conducts investigations, including background investigationsPrepares written reports, records and correspondence in accordance with generally accepted police practices and departmental policy and procedures.Testifies professionally and credibly in court proceedings.Manages traffic and investigates accidents.Utilizes forensic techniques including the use of hazardous chemicals.Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Applicants for the Police Officer position must download the Police Officer Supplemental Package NOTE: This package cannot be completed online. Use the Checklist to determine which documents are applicable to you. If the Checklist states "required", the document MUST be submitted to the Village of Pinecrest.Submit the complete supplemental package including the Checklist either in person or via US Mail to the address below within ten (10) business days of submitting your online application. DO NOT UPLOAD ANY DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR APPLICATION. The Human Resources Office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding holidays. Mailing Address: Village of Pinecrest Human Resources Office 12645 Pinecrest Parkway Pinecrest, FL 33156 The Village of Pinecrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Alcohol Free WorkplaceThe Village of Pinecrest complies with the Equal Pay Act which requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work.The Village of Pinecrest participates in the E-Verify Program
