Police Officer

Job overview

The Police Officer role is onsite in Orange Park, FL, and compensation is $50,209–$73,744 per year. The position supports the Town of Orange Park’s public services and community safety mission. The officer prevents crime, protects life and property, enforces laws and ordinances, and maintains community order. Patrol, response, investigation, and public assistance contribute to safe neighborhoods and service to residents.

What you'll do

• Patrol and prevent crime
• respond to calls and complaints
• enforce criminal laws, ordinances, and traffic laws
• investigate traffic accidents and crime scenes
• direct traffic
• answer public questions
• issue summonses, warnings, and citations
• serve subpoenas and warrants
• assist with crowd control
• testify in court
• prepare reports
• preserve evidence and locate witnesses
• make arrests
• transport property, evidence, and prisoners
• coordinate with operational units
• maintain assigned police cruiser.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

police officer

law enforcement

crime prevention

community safety

patrol

traffic enforcement

investigations

public service

orange park fl

town of orange park

$50,209–$73,744/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive wages
• comprehensive benefits plans
• supplemental plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• deferred compensation options
• employee engagement, development, and advocacy strategies.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or GED, valid Florida driver’s license, and either a two-year college degree or three years of police experience. State Police Minimum Standards and periodic in-service training and weapon qualifications apply. The officer may be assigned as a training officer.

About the employer

Town of Orange Park is hiring for this role. Industry: Police Protection. Sector: 92.