Police Officer
City of Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, FL, United States
Police Officer
Job Number: 00470
Full-Time
Panama City Beach, FL
Description
This position is responsible for actively enforcing and upholding federal, state and local laws and ordinances, as well as the protection of life and property.
Examples Of Duties
Proactively patrol the city to detect, deter, and neutralize criminal activity and traffic violations.
Respond to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults/batteries, burglaries, robberies, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, verbal and physical altercations, stranded or disabled motorists, alarms, trespasses, and public service duties.
Conduct preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, conducting follow‑ups, and making lawful arrests.
Apprehend, arrest, process, and transport offenders.
Provide assistance and backup support to fellow officers and provide mutual aid to other agencies and emergency service providers.
Provide traffic control and direction for special occasions such as parades, funerals, concerts, holiday celebrations, school crossings, and other events.
Testify and assist in judicial proceedings as necessary.
Interact with the public by providing community policing.
Complete all required reports and forms in a timely manner.
Maintain assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, and equipment.
Participate in the training and mentoring of less‑experienced personnel.
Participate in specialized teams and task forces such as Tactical Response Team, Traffic Homicide Investigation, Field Training Officer, Canine, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Firearms, and more. Perform related duties.
Typical Qualifications
No prior experience required.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at the level of a high school graduate.
Possession of or ability to promptly obtain a valid Florida driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to promptly obtain appropriate Florida State Officer Certification.
Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail.
Ability to pass the department’s physical assessment test.
Must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA).
Must pass a psychological exam administered by a certified doctor.
Knowledge Required by the Position
Knowledge of federal and state laws, constitutional rights, criminal and traffic codes, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of city streets, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
Basic computer literacy.
Proficiency in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
Knowledge in operating radios and communications equipment.
Proficiency in restraining and lawfully arresting persons without causing physical harm.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Supervisory Controls
The Police Sergeant and Corporal assign work through general instruction. Work submitted by an officer is reviewed for compliance, accuracy, detail, and the nature and justness of the final results.
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Job Number: 00470
Full-Time
Panama City Beach, FL
Description
This position is responsible for actively enforcing and upholding federal, state and local laws and ordinances, as well as the protection of life and property.
Examples Of Duties
Proactively patrol the city to detect, deter, and neutralize criminal activity and traffic violations.
Respond to calls for service, including domestic disputes, assaults/batteries, burglaries, robberies, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, verbal and physical altercations, stranded or disabled motorists, alarms, trespasses, and public service duties.
Conduct preliminary investigations into traffic accidents and other incidents, including interviewing suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, conducting follow‑ups, and making lawful arrests.
Apprehend, arrest, process, and transport offenders.
Provide assistance and backup support to fellow officers and provide mutual aid to other agencies and emergency service providers.
Provide traffic control and direction for special occasions such as parades, funerals, concerts, holiday celebrations, school crossings, and other events.
Testify and assist in judicial proceedings as necessary.
Interact with the public by providing community policing.
Complete all required reports and forms in a timely manner.
Maintain assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, and equipment.
Participate in the training and mentoring of less‑experienced personnel.
Participate in specialized teams and task forces such as Tactical Response Team, Traffic Homicide Investigation, Field Training Officer, Canine, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Firearms, and more. Perform related duties.
Typical Qualifications
No prior experience required.
Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at the level of a high school graduate.
Possession of or ability to promptly obtain a valid Florida driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Possession of or ability to promptly obtain appropriate Florida State Officer Certification.
Ability to follow instruction with attention to detail.
Ability to pass the department’s physical assessment test.
Must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA).
Must pass a psychological exam administered by a certified doctor.
Knowledge Required by the Position
Knowledge of federal and state laws, constitutional rights, criminal and traffic codes, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of city streets, businesses, and neighborhoods.
Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.
Basic computer literacy.
Proficiency in operating police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.
Knowledge in operating radios and communications equipment.
Proficiency in restraining and lawfully arresting persons without causing physical harm.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Supervisory Controls
The Police Sergeant and Corporal assign work through general instruction. Work submitted by an officer is reviewed for compliance, accuracy, detail, and the nature and justness of the final results.
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