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Law Enforcement Trainee - University Police Department
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73010000 - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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| Attend Police Academy or a cross-over academy as a police recruit for the purpose of obtaining a Florida law enforcement certification. Employee will attend all classes/functions as prescribed and scheduled by the Police Academy and class instructors. Employee will study and pass exams for the following coursework: Law enforcement vehicle operations, First aid for criminal justice officers, Criminal justice firearms, Criminal justice defensive tactics, Dart-firing stun gun, Criminal justice officer physical fitness training, Introduction to law enforcement, Legal, Interactions in a broad community, Interviewing and report writing, Fundamentals of Patrol, Calls for service, Criminal investigations, Crime scene to courtroom, Critical incidents, Traffic stops, DUI traffic stops, Traffic crash investigations, and Scenarios. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy, employee will be required to register for, take and pass the Florida law enforcement state certification exam administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
This position is a initial position (non-certified police officer) which must transition to a full-time law enforcement officer at the University of Florida.
This position is designated as an Essential Employee. Essential employees provide vital support to the UF and are subject to recall to work when deemed necessary by the Chief of Police/designee. Recall to work typically happens due to an emergency, disaster or special event that may coincide with the official suspension of classes and/or closing of offices. |
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Law Enforcement Officer - University Police Department
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73010000 - UPD-ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT
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Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
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| Performs a variety of duties in the enforcement of laws (vehicle/motorcycle/bicycle/foot) to promote personal safety for the university community populace including, but not limited to; providing protection and security for university facilities and interests; and maintaining an orderly flow of traffic, investigating accidents, disturbances, and law violations; and making arrests and apprehensions, participate in special details and assignments, and perform assignments in specialized areas including Community Service Division, Criminal Investigations Division, Training Division, Special Events Division, motorcycle patrol, K-9 Unit, Bike Unit, Critical Indent Response Team, Honor Guard, and other supported program areas.
Upon selection to special assignment: Prepare, schedule, and conduct in-house specialized training and event coordination/scheduling, educational programs, mentor new officers, assist with remedial training; develop strategies to reduce crime, create theft prevention concepts to deploy to the UF community; conduct building and area searches with explosive detection K-9’s; and conduct criminal and administrative investigations, prepare and execute warrants, complete background investigations of new employees, and participate in dignitary protection and multiagency task forces.
This position is designated as an Essential Employee. Essential employees provide vital support to the UF and are subject to recall to work when deemed necessary by the Chief of Police/designee. Recall to work typically happens due to an emergency, disaster, or special event that may coincide with the official suspension of classes and/or closing of offices. Employees are subject to mandatory overtime and continuation of a regular tour of duty. Employees assigned to specialty assignments are subject to on-call status and flexible schedules. Employees are required to be in the work environment. |