Overview
Law Enforcement Officer Jobs in Orlando, USA at University of Central Florida
Position: Law Enforcement Officer Recruit
At the UCF Police Department, the safety and well-being of our campus community is our top priority. Our goal is to keep campuses safe so students, faculty and staff can unleash their potential. We hire officers and professional team members who fit our agency, provide training and equipment, and support professional development. Our community-oriented policing model emphasizes transparency, partnerships, collaboration, and doing the right thing.
The
Opportunity
The sponsored recruit will attend a law enforcement academy to prepare for becoming a Police Officer with the University of Central Florida Police Department. The sponsor will study fundamentals of law enforcement including criminal law, laws of arrest, traffic laws, juvenile law, principles of law enforcement, rules of evidence, rules of search and seizure, patrol theory and methods, and report writing.
They will participate in demonstrations on arrest and control methods, physical conditioning and self-defense, firearms procedures, and will take examinations on each topic as well as a state exam.
Responsibilities
- Incumbents are expected to successfully complete the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and transition to Police Officer or be terminated from the position.
- Maintain a passing grade in all academy courses including:
Law, Vehicle Operations, Communications, First Aid, Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Patrol, Investigations, Investigating Offenses, Traffic Stops, Crash Investigations, Tactical Applications, Dart-Firing Stun Gun and State Exam Review. - Participate in practical skills and field exercises: courtroom demeanor and testifying, report writing, identification, collection and preservation of evidence, interviewing and interrogation, radio communications, patrol techniques, traffic direction, traffic crash investigations, police vehicle operation, defensive tactics, arrest techniques, firearms training, chemical agent application, CPR and first aid, fingerprinting and sobriety testing.
- Keep supervisor apprised of training progress and test scores.
- When not actively in academy courses, perform office-related duties during normal business hours (copying, faxing, scanning, answering phones, clerical tasks).
- Essential Employees may be required to work during declared or undeclared emergencies.
- Performs other related job duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for sponsorship to the Florida Recruit Training Academy to obtain certification, applicants must meet: at least 19 years of age; U.S. citizen; high school diploma or equivalent; no felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements; no dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces. Must pass a vigorous background investigation including psychological, physical, drug testing, and Computer Voice Stress Analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as a civilian in law enforcement or understanding of officer responsibilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate and work with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and outside guests in a professional manner.
- Knowledge of local and university geography and landmarks.
Additional Application Materials
Candidates who complete the application, provide a cover letter, and a resume will be afforded priority consideration.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants selected to move on in the interview process will be required to participate in the Physical Abilities Test. Selected candidate will be required to:
- Attend the Valencia Criminal Justice Institute Informational Session.
- Apply to the Valencia Criminal Justice Institute.
Anticipated hire date is July 31, 2026. UCF is seeking to fill multiple roles. Candidates for this posting may be considered for additional vacancies in this department.
Additional Information
Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?
Department:
University Police
Work Schedule:
Individual will conform to the schedule of the Police Academy. Must be able to report days, nights and weekends as required.
Type of Appointment:
Varies
Job Posting End Date:
-00-AM
Veteran s Preference:
Preference given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses per Florida Statutes. For more information, visit the Veterans Preference page. UCF is a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. If an accommodation is needed to apply, call or email onac. For general questions, email talent.
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Title: Law Enforcement Officer
Company: University of Central Florida
Location: Orlando, USA
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