Law Enforcement Officer

3 days ago


Tampa, Florida, United States Hillsborough County Sheriff - Florida Full time
About HCSO

We are a leading law enforcement agency in Hillsborough County, committed to maintaining the highest level of standards and professionalism. Our team is dedicated to serving the community with excellence and integrity.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Law Enforcement Officer to join our team. As a Law Enforcement Officer, you will be responsible for maintaining law and order in designated areas of Hillsborough County. You will perform a variety of duties, including patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergency calls, investigating incidents, and enforcing traffic laws.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Patrol assigned areas to detect and monitor possible criminal activity and interrogate suspicious persons
  • Respond to emergency calls to provide assistance
  • Investigate incidents for civil or criminal law violations
  • Apprehend and arrest suspected law violators to ensure public safety
  • Prepare and preserve evidence in accordance with directives to maintain chain of custody
  • Testify in court to provide an accurate account of investigation findings
  • Control activities at traffic accident scenes by assisting victims or maintaining traffic flow
  • Enforce traffic laws by observing violations and issuing citations
  • Provide information and assistance to the public
  • Prepare and submit daily activity reports in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and directives
  • Transport prisoners to court, medical, or prison facilities
  • Maintain patrol car, weapons, and other law enforcement equipment to ensure operational readiness
  • Perform other related duties as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement
  • Working knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques
  • Working knowledge of traffic accident control measures and investigation methods and techniques
  • Working knowledge of court procedures
  • Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipment
  • Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid
  • Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle
  • Ability to act quickly and correctly in emergencies
  • Ability to pay close attention to detail
  • Ability to enforce the law courteously, tactfully, firmly, and impartially
  • Ability to handle confidential information
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Ability to use a computer and related software
  • Ability to meet specific physical requirements as may be established by competent authority
Working Conditions
  • Working within an office environment within a law enforcement agency, courthouse/court complex, and/or corrections facility
  • Working outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions
  • Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a scene, event, or workstation
  • May be required to engage in heavy physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight from 160 to 180 pounds)
  • May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Required to wear a Sheriff's Office provided uniform
Minimum Education and Experience
  • An associate's degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter hours of study) from an accredited institution of higher education
  • Possession of a valid certification by the State of Florida as a law enforcement officer
  • OR
  • Possession of a valid certification by the State of Florida as a law enforcement officer
  • One year of experience as a state, county, or city law enforcement officer in good standing not pending any discipline or under active investigation
Additional Requirements
  • 21 years of age or older
  • United States citizen
  • Of good moral character
  • Six months tobacco free at time of application
  • Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at that time of appointment/employment
Preferred Qualifications
  • Candidates who can submit all required documents and complete the Physical Abilities Assessment (PAA) within 30 days of application

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