Applicant must meet the following minimum qualifications: be at least eighteen years of age; be a citizen of the United States; be a high school graduate or equivalent; not have been convicted of any felony, domestic violence or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement; not have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States; have processed fingerprints on file; pass a medical examination, including back x-ray and EKG; pass a thorough background investigations, including polygraph and psychological tests; be of good moral character; execute and submit an Affidavit of Applicant form attesting to compliance with these requirements. Applicant must successfully complete the Community Service Officer Training Program.
Other Requirements
The probationary period for this classification is twelve (12) months. This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville?s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401). Must obtain and maintain within six months of employment, certification in CPR/First Aid.
The City of Jacksonville is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and will provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants in compliance with all applicable federal and state employment laws and the current interpretation of employment discrimination by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as set forth in Directive 0528.There shall be no discrimination or harassment against any person with regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, political affiliation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other impermissible factor in recruitment, hiring, compensation, training, placement, promotion, discipline, demotion, transfers, layoff, recall, termination, working conditions and related terms and conditions of employment.
