Police Officer

We exist to provide Town of Orange Park residents with an elite level of professional services.

The mission begins with the Town’s motto, “Closer to What Matters,” and what matters is our people.

We are a team of individuals from diverse backgrounds who share the common goal of being the premier government agency in Northeast Florida. We believe that safe neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, well-kept facilities, clean water, and friendly neighborhood events bringing the community together are just some of the ways Orange Park team members benefit our residents. If you are ready to see the meaningful difference you make in the daily lives of others, you have come to the right place.

          Applicants and candidates can see the Town’s commitment to our team members through competitive wages, comprehensive benefits plans, supplemental plans, Employee Assistance Program, deferred compensation options, and evolving employee engagement, development, and advocacy strategies.

          The most common traits of successful team members include reliability, dedication to service, and collaborative mentality. We embrace candidates who share in our core values of integrity, accountability, transparency, ethics, and economic stewardship. Come join a team that will definitely bring you “closer to what matters.”

Job Summary:
General police functions in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and apprehension of criminal offenders through the enforcement of laws and ordinances, and the maintenance of community order through the performance of numerous human services as well as providing general information and assistance to the public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
- Patrols and prevents crime and answers a wide variety of calls and complaints, and arrests those engaged in any violation of a criminal law or ordinance.
- Maintains community order by responding to calls and situations which may escalate from minor disputes (social crises or persona; problems) to community disorders and resolves these, insofar as possible through application of personal skills or through referral to appropriate social
agencies.
- Enforces traffic laws and investigates traffic accidents.
- Directs traffic.
- Answers questions asked by the public and gives directions.
- Issues summonses and warnings and serves subpoenas and warrants.
- Assists in controlling crowds.
- Testifies in court.
- Checks doors and windows of commercial establishments after closing hours.
- Performs duties and assignments in coordination with the investigation division.
- Prepares reports and records of assigned duties.
- Utilizes firearms, communications equipment, electronic detectors, audio visual equipment and similar devices.
- Oversees custody, care, and control of prisoner, explains laws, ordinances, and general information to citizens.
- Conducts investigations at the scene of a crime or accident.
- Preserves and correlates evidence.
- Locates witnesses.
- Issues citations and makes arrests, participates in crime control duties.
- May be assigned to serve as a training officer.
- Transports and receives property, evidence, and prisoners.
- Advises and counsels elderly and indigent persons.
- Maintains surveillance of known criminals or persons suspected of criminal activities.
- Interrogates suspects.
- Prepares cases against suspects.
- Investigates cases of juvenile delinquency and submits reports to juvenile court.
- Assists in the supervision of juveniles held in custody.
- Coordinates and functions with other operational units and serves as a part of such units when assigned.
- Responsible for assigned police cruiser.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.

Education and Experience Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED and valid Florida Driver’s License.
- Two year college degree or three years of police experience.
- Meet requirements of State Police Minimum Standards as authorized in F.S. 943.13.
- Must meet requirements of periodic in-service training and weaponry qualifications.