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Location : Florida 34475, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 1-121214
Bureau: Law Enforcement Bureau
Opening Date: 10/03/2018
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Performs a wide range of general law enforcement duties in the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal acts; apprehends and arrests law violators; safeguards lives and property; and related work as required.
FOR OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED OR MILITARY MEMBERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT CREDENTIALS
If you are certified in Law Enforcement in another state, federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years break in Law Enforcement certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy. You may qualify for an Out-Of State Equivalency. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Assessment Center.
Examples of Duties
A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics".
B. Pursue and effect the immediate apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of committing criminal violations directed to his/her attention by any means.
C. Investigate all complaints which are assigned to him/her or are brought to his/her attention by any means, and take police action in those cases which come under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office.
D. Complete and submit all reports to the S.T.A.R. Operator prior to completing a work shift.
E. Be available for service at all times while on duty by checking away from the patrol vehicle, either by radio or telephone.
F. Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity, restore or maintain order and gather information and evidence accordingly.
G. Patrol assigned area, giving particular attention to and rechecking locations where crime hazard is great.
H. Advise merchants and the general public regarding suitable crime prevention and security measures.
Constantly be on the alert to cultivate sources of information that will aid in the solution of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the suppression of vice and organized crime and establish informants.
J. Use best efforts to prevent the commission of crimes, suppress all forms of commercialized vice and detain and apprehend criminals. Under no circumstances make public any information that may jeopardize the successful completion of an investigation or the apprehension of a perpetrator.
K. Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen or abandoned in accordance with Agency procedures.
L. Conduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents, either independently or as part of a coordinated effort.
M. Testify in court or depositions as necessary.
N. Provide referral and follow-up services to revolve domestic and civil crises.
O. Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health, to include fires.
P. Provide citizens with requested information whenever possible.
Q. Provide rescue and first aid services in accidents, disasters and other emergency situations, consistent with training and abilities.
R. Maintain an alert and business-like manner, and a military bearing upon the street or in a vehicle.
S. Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment.
T. Serve civil or criminal process as directed.
U. Become thoroughly familiar with the boundaries of Marion County in relation to neighboring counties, and become familiar with the proper names and locations of streets, avenues, terraces, roads, drives, places, courts, main thoroughfares, alleys, public buildings, hospitals, and so forth.
V. Be familiar with the Florida State Criminal Statutes and keep up to date with criminal law changes; also, be familiar with applicable Federal law and have a working knowledge of laws pertaining to other concurrent jurisdictions.
W. Be alert for conditions or situations which inhibit efficient operation of the Agency or the Community Policing Bureau, and make recommendations for solutions.
X. Any additional duties that may be required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situations.
Typical Qualifications
JOB PREREQUISITES:
High School diploma of GED.
Must be 19 years of age.
Successfully complete Basic Police Recruit School in the State of Florida or receive a certificate of comparative compliance from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Ability to maintain physical condition needed to affect arrest, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing subjects, lift and carry equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flights of stairs, walk, stand, sit or drive for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License, with a good driving record.
Be able to effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine a proper course of action.
Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency situations.
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect to rights of others.
Ability to develop skill in use and care of firearms.
Be in good physical and mental condition, and successfully pass physical and psychological examinations.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: The job requires performance of extremely physically demanding work typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting physical control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
Environmental Conditions: The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog and sleet. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids.
Sensory Requirements: In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at a distance of fifteen feet.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Supplemental Information
Job Specific Physical Abilities Testing:
This position requires pre-employment physical abilities testing which is job specific to the essential functions of the position.
Assessments include a Physical Abilities Test and a Firearms Qualification.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriffs Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Note:
Nothing in this job description/specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office offers a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees and new incentives for Florida Certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers.
Employee Benefits are detailed in the Marion County Sheriff's Office Operations Directive 3030.50 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL
A. The following benefits are provided to all full-time employees. Some of the following are more fully described in the agency's operational directives.
1. Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.
2. Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.
3. Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.
4. Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.
a. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer suffers an on-duty catastrophic injury, in accordance with and defined by F.S.112.19 and 440.02(37), and is otherwise qualified, the Agency will pay the entire medical insurance premium of the employee, the employee's spouse and each dependent child until the child reaches the age of majority or until the last day of the calendar year when the child reaches the age of 25 if still a dependent for support, or if the child is a full or part-time student still dependent for support. If the employee dies, the Agency will continue to pay the premium for the dependent children and for the spouse until the spouse remarries.
b. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer is killed in the line of duty on or after July 1, 1993, as a result of an act of violence inflicted by another person while the officer is engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties or as a result of an assault against the officer under riot conditions shall pay the entire premium of the political subdivision's health insurance plan for the employee's surviving spouse until remarried, and for each dependent child of the employee until the child reaches the age of majority or until the end of the calendar year in which the child reaches the age of 25. Note: In the line of duty death benefit, the Sheriff may continue to pay the premium of the spouse who has remarried and still has children who continue to qualify for the health insurance benefit.
(1) Benefits payable from another source will reduce these benefits paid by the
Agency. To commit a fraud in obtaining these benefits is a first-degree misdemeanor. A conviction, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, will result in the employee forfeiting the right to receive the benefits and having to pay the Agency back for benefits paid due to the fraud.
c. In order for the officer or spouse and children to be eligible for benefits, the injury must have occurred while in fresh pursuit, responding to what is reasonably believed to be an emergency, or an unlawful act perpetrated by another.
d. An employee qualified for these benefits is not eligible for any other health insurance subsidy from the Agency.
e. F.S.S. 112.0801 provides that retirees and their eligible dependents shall be offered the same health and hospitalization insurance coverage as is offered to active employees. Retirees will receive a credit of $5.00 per month for each year worked, not to exceed $150.00 per month, or the cost of the insurance.
(1) Even though the State of Florida considers all service under the FRS, the Sheriff will only consider the years worked at the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
(2) The Sheriff's subsidy is a credit to the total cost of the insurance. This shall not exceed the total monthly cost, after subtracting the subsidy received from FRS.
a. The subsidy shall be given to the employee until the employee reaches the age of 65, and then the benefit will stop.
5. Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. (See Operations Directive 3035.00)
6. Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire. (See Optional Benefits, paragraph 3030.55).
7. Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty.
8. Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee.
9. Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (law enforcement and corrections officers).
a. Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) is offered by the Florida State
Retirement System. The employee retires, co...
Location : Florida 34475, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 1-121214
Bureau: Law Enforcement Bureau
Opening Date: 10/03/2018
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
Performs a wide range of general law enforcement duties in the prevention, detection and investigation of criminal acts; apprehends and arrests law violators; safeguards lives and property; and related work as required.
FOR OUT-OF-STATE LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED OR MILITARY MEMBERS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT CREDENTIALS
If you are certified in Law Enforcement in another state, federal agency, or military, or if you have more than four years break in Law Enforcement certification, you may be exempted from attending the full basic recruit academy. You may qualify for an Out-Of State Equivalency. To determine if you meet the requirements please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Assessment Center.
Examples of Duties
A. Abide by the "Law Enforcement Code of Ethics".
B. Pursue and effect the immediate apprehension and arrest of persons suspected of committing criminal violations directed to his/her attention by any means.
C. Investigate all complaints which are assigned to him/her or are brought to his/her attention by any means, and take police action in those cases which come under the jurisdiction of the Sheriff's Office.
D. Complete and submit all reports to the S.T.A.R. Operator prior to completing a work shift.
E. Be available for service at all times while on duty by checking away from the patrol vehicle, either by radio or telephone.
F. Respond to situations involving in-progress or recent criminal activity, restore or maintain order and gather information and evidence accordingly.
G. Patrol assigned area, giving particular attention to and rechecking locations where crime hazard is great.
H. Advise merchants and the general public regarding suitable crime prevention and security measures.
Constantly be on the alert to cultivate sources of information that will aid in the solution of crime, the apprehension of offenders, the suppression of vice and organized crime and establish informants.
J. Use best efforts to prevent the commission of crimes, suppress all forms of commercialized vice and detain and apprehend criminals. Under no circumstances make public any information that may jeopardize the successful completion of an investigation or the apprehension of a perpetrator.
K. Take into official custody property that has been lost, stolen or abandoned in accordance with Agency procedures.
L. Conduct in-depth investigations of criminal incidents, either independently or as part of a coordinated effort.
M. Testify in court or depositions as necessary.
N. Provide referral and follow-up services to revolve domestic and civil crises.
O. Observe, report, and whenever feasible, follow up on conditions which pose potential threats to public safety and health, to include fires.
P. Provide citizens with requested information whenever possible.
Q. Provide rescue and first aid services in accidents, disasters and other emergency situations, consistent with training and abilities.
R. Maintain an alert and business-like manner, and a military bearing upon the street or in a vehicle.
S. Maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all assigned equipment.
T. Serve civil or criminal process as directed.
U. Become thoroughly familiar with the boundaries of Marion County in relation to neighboring counties, and become familiar with the proper names and locations of streets, avenues, terraces, roads, drives, places, courts, main thoroughfares, alleys, public buildings, hospitals, and so forth.
V. Be familiar with the Florida State Criminal Statutes and keep up to date with criminal law changes; also, be familiar with applicable Federal law and have a working knowledge of laws pertaining to other concurrent jurisdictions.
W. Be alert for conditions or situations which inhibit efficient operation of the Agency or the Community Policing Bureau, and make recommendations for solutions.
X. Any additional duties that may be required by the Sheriff or through necessity of situations.
Typical Qualifications
JOB PREREQUISITES:
High School diploma of GED.
Must be 19 years of age.
Successfully complete Basic Police Recruit School in the State of Florida or receive a certificate of comparative compliance from the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
Ability to maintain physical condition needed to affect arrest, subdue resisting individuals, chase fleeing subjects, lift and carry equipment and injured persons, force entry into buildings, climb flights of stairs, walk, stand, sit or drive for long periods of time, endure exposure to extreme weather.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License, with a good driving record.
Be able to effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and determine a proper course of action.
Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency situations.
Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, with respect to rights of others.
Ability to develop skill in use and care of firearms.
Be in good physical and mental condition, and successfully pass physical and psychological examinations.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: The job requires performance of extremely physically demanding work typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, scaling and climbing. May involve lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling. Must be able to exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to constantly lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects such as in the event of chasing and subduing a law violator resisting physical control. Tasks may also involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
Environmental Conditions: The job requires inside and outside work; ability to tolerate inclement weather including heat, humidity, cold, fog and sleet. Possible exposure to hazardous materials and conditions, toxic conditions, fumes, odors, vibration, dust, confined areas, animal/human waste and/or bodily fluids.
Sensory Requirements: In accordance with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement minimum vision must be at least 20/70 either/or both, corrected to 20/30 and hearing must be normal at a distance of fifteen feet.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriff's Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Supplemental Information
Job Specific Physical Abilities Testing:
This position requires pre-employment physical abilities testing which is job specific to the essential functions of the position.
Assessments include a Physical Abilities Test and a Firearms Qualification.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Sheriffs Office to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Note:
Nothing in this job description/specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office offers a highly competitive benefits package to all full-time employees and new incentives for Florida Certified Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers.
Employee Benefits are detailed in the Marion County Sheriff's Office Operations Directive 3030.50 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS - GENERAL
A. The following benefits are provided to all full-time employees. Some of the following are more fully described in the agency's operational directives.
1. Annual Leave: Employees receive two weeks annual leave per the first through the fourth year of employment. Increases are given after 4, 9, 14, and 19 years of service.
2. Holidays: The Agency recognizes nine holidays, which are identified each year by the Board of County Commissioners. Employees, depending on their assignments, receive either a day off or an extra day's pay for each holiday.
3. Overtime Compensation: Employees receive compensation for overtime. They may receive pay, compensatory time, administrative time, or flextime, depending on their position and at the discretion of their supervisor.
4. Medical Insurance: The Agency furnishes insurance through a group policy. The Agency pays a portion of the premium for the employee's medical insurance. The employee has the option, at their expense, to place their dependents on the same policy.
a. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer suffers an on-duty catastrophic injury, in accordance with and defined by F.S.112.19 and 440.02(37), and is otherwise qualified, the Agency will pay the entire medical insurance premium of the employee, the employee's spouse and each dependent child until the child reaches the age of majority or until the last day of the calendar year when the child reaches the age of 25 if still a dependent for support, or if the child is a full or part-time student still dependent for support. If the employee dies, the Agency will continue to pay the premium for the dependent children and for the spouse until the spouse remarries.
b. If a full-time law enforcement or corrections officer is killed in the line of duty on or after July 1, 1993, as a result of an act of violence inflicted by another person while the officer is engaged in the performance of law enforcement duties or as a result of an assault against the officer under riot conditions shall pay the entire premium of the political subdivision's health insurance plan for the employee's surviving spouse until remarried, and for each dependent child of the employee until the child reaches the age of majority or until the end of the calendar year in which the child reaches the age of 25. Note: In the line of duty death benefit, the Sheriff may continue to pay the premium of the spouse who has remarried and still has children who continue to qualify for the health insurance benefit.
(1) Benefits payable from another source will reduce these benefits paid by the
Agency. To commit a fraud in obtaining these benefits is a first-degree misdemeanor. A conviction, regardless of whether adjudication is withheld, will result in the employee forfeiting the right to receive the benefits and having to pay the Agency back for benefits paid due to the fraud.
c. In order for the officer or spouse and children to be eligible for benefits, the injury must have occurred while in fresh pursuit, responding to what is reasonably believed to be an emergency, or an unlawful act perpetrated by another.
d. An employee qualified for these benefits is not eligible for any other health insurance subsidy from the Agency.
e. F.S.S. 112.0801 provides that retirees and their eligible dependents shall be offered the same health and hospitalization insurance coverage as is offered to active employees. Retirees will receive a credit of $5.00 per month for each year worked, not to exceed $150.00 per month, or the cost of the insurance.
(1) Even though the State of Florida considers all service under the FRS, the Sheriff will only consider the years worked at the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
(2) The Sheriff's subsidy is a credit to the total cost of the insurance. This shall not exceed the total monthly cost, after subtracting the subsidy received from FRS.
a. The subsidy shall be given to the employee until the employee reaches the age of 65, and then the benefit will stop.
5. Worker's Compensation: Employees are covered by Worker's Compensation for on-duty injuries, per Worker's Compensation laws. (See Operations Directive 3035.00)
6. Life Insurance: The Agency pays the premium for one (1) time the employee's annual salary for life insurance, including $12,000 accidental death and dismemberment for all employees. The employee can purchase additional amounts, if they desire. (See Optional Benefits, paragraph 3030.55).
7. Additional Life Insurance: In addition to the regular life insurance in paragraph 6 above, the Sheriff also furnishes a $200,000 policy for on-the-job accidental death, and a $150,000.00 policy for on-the-job intentional death for all employees. In addition, the Federal Government furnishes a death benefit for officers killed in the line of duty.
8. Long Term Disability Insurance: The Agency furnishes long term disability insurance for each employee who is eligible to receive the benefit after a 4 month waiting period. Generally the employee will receive 67% of his/her salary up to $3,000.00/month if he/she becomes disabled. This benefit would be coordinated with all other income received by the employee.
9. Retirement: All full-time employees are covered by the Florida State Retirement System, with a portion of the contributions being paid by the Agency. Retirement contributions and benefits differ for high-hazard/ Special Risk employees (law enforcement and corrections officers).
a. Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) is offered by the Florida State
Retirement System. The employee retires, co...
