Certified Police Officer

ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT MBPDRECRUITMENT @MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV OR VIA TELEPHONE AT 305.673.7909.

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.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The work consists of related law enforcement duties. The need to respond to dangerous, high-profile, and unexpected or unusual events contributes to the complexity of the position.· The purpose of this position is to participate in patrol or investigative activities or in the performance of specialized and technical police functions. Success in this position results in the enforcement of laws and the increased safety of life and property in the City of Miami Beach.

• 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 personal problems) to community disorders and resolves these insofar as possible, through application of personal skills or through referral to proper social agencies. • Enforces traffic laws and investigates traffic accidents. • Directs traffic, participates in canine and harbor patrol duties and assignments. • 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 Investigations Division. • Participates in Civil Defense programs. • Prepares reports and records of prescribed duties. • Acts as a community outreach officer; utilizes firearms, communication equipment, electronic detectors, audiovisual equipment and the like. • Works at Report Control Center screening requests for service and answering telephone. • Performs various clerical and administrative tasks, as required. • Oversees custody, care and control of prisoners when assigned jailor duties. • Explains laws, ordinances and general information to citizens. • Conducts investigations at the scene of a crime or accident, gathers, preserves and correlates evidence, locates witnesses, issues citations, or makes arrests. • Transports and receives property, evidence and prisoners. • Advises and directs elderly and indigent persons. • Maintains daily activity logs; maintains surveillance of known criminals or persons suspected of criminal activity; interviews suspects; prepares cases against suspect. • 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 functions as a part of such unit when assigned. • Performs related tasks as required.