JOB Performs certified sworn law enforcement and crime prevention work protecting the lives, property, and rights of the public in Manatee County through the enforcement of federal/state criminal laws, traffic laws, administrative rules, and county ordinances. Assignments include rotating shift schedules in any of the divisions of the Sheriff's Office required to provide deterrence, detection, pursuit, investigation of crimes and apprehension and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
KSA
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Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
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Ability to "read" people and/or potential adverse or unsafe situations and react according to agency policy and procedures.
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Ability to rapidly shift between dissimilar tasks. situations; make effective decisions while in stressful situations and circumstances and use physical force necessary to defend oneself and others.
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Knowledge of first-aid/CPR techniques.
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Knowledge of principles and practices of law enforcement, state laws, local ordinances and agency policies, procedures, and orders.
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Knowledge of the geography of Manatee County and the law enforcement service.
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Knowledge of how and when to apply tact and diplomacy in the day-to-day application of law enforcement responsibilities.
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Knowledge of cults, gang presence, and the drug culture including signs of their presence and/or influence.
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Knowledge of how and when to apply "DEADLY FORCE" in the enforcement of laws or the apprehension of violators.
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Skill in searching/inspecting individuals, materials, and facilities for contraband/weapons and unauthorized activities.
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Skill in the use of computers, two-way radio communications, and various other equipment used to perform daily functions of position.
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Skill in the use of firearms, non lethal weapons and various restraining devices.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES
Intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting, or walking for long periods. Visual perception and discrimination is required as well as being able to isolate and distinguish critical sounds, possibly under various conditions to include dark or crowded environments.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED
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L/E Certified
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Current valid Florida Driver's License
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Qualify and maintain firearms proficiency
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees that fosters, maintains and promotes equal employment opportunity for all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, political affiliation, veteran’s status, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, to include transgender status, disability or status in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.