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Bal Harbour Police Department

Certified Police Officer

 

Starting Salary:  $63,692.19

 

Status: Full-Time; Exempt

Department: Police/Law Enforcement

EEO Classifications: Service Workers

 

Nature of Work:

The police officer performs 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.

 

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties:

• The police officer is under the direct supervision of a sergeant or officer-in-charge performing a wide variety of police and law enforcement duties including the protection of property, crime detection, and public safety.
• The officer is responsible for the use of independent judgment in the application of police principles, and knowledge of laws in responding to emergency or difficult situations, and other work as required.
• Patrolling the streets of the Village on a routine basis in a marked vehicle, all-terrain vehicle, and bicycle or on foot, as assignment dictates.
• Responding to priority calls regarding public disturbances, criminal, civil, or emergency situations.
• Direction of activities on site until relieved by competent authority. Providing emergency medical assistance within training, controlling traffic, and otherwise ensuring attention is given to public safety.
• Assists in controlling crowds.
• Provides police presence during special events.
• Detection and prevention of criminal activities by surveillance of assigned residential and beach areas.
• Notes possible criminal occurrences and take steps to prevent criminal action.
• Promotes crime prevention by initiating contact with residents including explaining applicable laws, soliciting cooperation in crime reporting, and otherwise creating a good rapport with Village residents.
• Investigates crime scenes or accidents and assists other officers. Protects evidence, takes testimony from witnesses, and assists detective in specialized investigations.
• Enforces traffic laws and vehicle codes and promotes traffic safety.
• Notes illegal or unsafe driving practices and makes arrests as appropriate.
• Receives and transports property, evidence, and prisoners.
• Directs traffic, reports unsafe road conditions, assist motorists, and otherwise promotes vehicular and pedestrian safety.
• Investigates crime scenes or accidents; preserves crime scene; protects evidence and takes testimony from witnesses; assists detective in specialized investigations.
• Completely and accurately prepares a variety of daily and other reports related to crimes, accidents, and other duties. Maintains logs, completes forms, and prepares dispositions and reports as required and in a timely manner.
• Testifies in criminal courts, depositions, pre-file, and pre-trial conferences.
• Assist in the safety of public works employees by providing escorts.
• Provides a variety of related police services.
• Respond to the public's general requests for assistance.
• These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.Employees may be required to perform related work as needed by the department and Village.
• All Village employees may be required to perform duties related to emergency management and disaster recovery efforts in the event of a natural or man-made disaster.
• All Village employees may be required to attend Village events during and outside regular working hours.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to comprehend and retain knowledge of various fields relative to the police function, including but not limited to interrogation, criminal law, laws of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence and court procedures.
• Ability to interact and inter-relate with people and help in the resolution of their collective and individual problems.
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively in emergency situations and under little direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, good social and general intelligence, and emotional stability.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English; other languages helpful. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively with individuals or groups or employees of the Village.
• Ability to establish good working relationships with fellow employees, the public, and other agencies.
• Knowledge of first aid techniques.
• Ability to obtain knowledge of Village geography.
• Ability to perform simple mathematical computations and reason logically.
• Willingness to work various shifts and be on 24-hour call.
• Ability to develop sources of information and referral; and ability to work in a potentially hazardous environment.

   

  Education and Experience

• Have a State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification-active and in good standing.
• Have completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and received PASSING results in all sections of the State Certification exam.
• Two (2) years experience in police work, law enforcement and related functions.
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
• Cannot have any felony convictions or disqualifying criminal histories.
• Must be of good moral character and of temperate and industrious habits.
• Be at least 21 years of age and be a standard high school graduate or its “equivalent” as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). Fla. Stat. 943.13 (1) and (3).
• Be a United States citizen prior to appointment. Fla Stat. 943.13(2). Applicants who are not United States citizens must have applied for citizenship by application closing date.

 

Essential Physical Skills:

• Physical capability to pass police physical agility entrance tests.
• Physical capability to run, walk, and climb over rough and unfamiliar terrain, fences and other obstacles.
• Operate motor vehicle for long periods of time.
• Subdue persons resisting arrest.
• Move a disabled or combative individual.
• Sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

 

 Environmental Conditions:

• Moderate noise (business office with computers, telephones, printers, fax machines, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and light traffic)
• Ability to work within a confined area.
• Ability to work in a computer station for an extended period.
• The employee is subject to working in inside and outside environments including extreme hot and cold weather.
• The employee may be subject to work hazards including loud noise, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, and oils.

 

Supervision Received:

• General Supervision and specific assignments are received from and reviewed by various supervisory level staff.
• Duties are performed with limited independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
• Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted operational practices, established departmental policies and standards, and through conversation, observation, analysis of reports, recommendations and results achieved.

Must pass thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screening. 

 

Interested applicants should email their resume to: employment@balharbourfl.gov

 

Beach Service Technician-Full time
Salary:
$20.00 - $30.00 Hourly
$1,600. - $2,400. Bi-Weekly Nature of Work:

This position performs skilled work in the maintenance of the coastal area within the Village. Emphasis will be placed on aesthetics and appearance of the beach paths, dune system, and Bal Harbour Beach area. Work schedule and work tasks are subject to change based on emergencies and the nature of the assigned tasks.
Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties:
• Ensure coastal area cleanliness
• Perform inspections of beach raking contractor
• Remove large objects which was ashore
• Inspect garbage cans, recycling bins, and dog waste stations
• Remove seaweed when authorized by using hand tools or machinery
• Haul seaweed that is removed from shore by utilizing a dump trailer or a grapple truck
• Report erosion issues to the immediate supervisor
• Notify supervisor of any hazardous conditions
• Pressure wash the jetty as needed
• Rake sand on dune access crossovers
• Inspect rope and posts and make repairs as needed
• Ensure hotels and condominiums are observing beach policies
• Remove sand from surface of ADA mats and make small adjustments/repairs as needed
• Inspect Landscaping and report the staffing numbers utilized by the landscaping contractor
• Rake beach paths with a small machine for a smooth and clean appearance
• Remove sand from the road and the paved surfaces
• Operate heavy equipment
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate
• Perform related work as required

Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Proficiency in the operation of trucks and backing trailers
• Proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment
• Ability to operate a chainsaw
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the general public
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• A willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and nights.

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate of competency, with more than three (3) years of work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:
• Must possess a valid Florida Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License
• An ISA Certified Arborist and/or FNGLA Horticultural Professional Certification is desired

Essential Physical Skills:
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone, personal contact and in writing.
• Use of hands and fingers with required dexterity to operate various hand and power tools
• Continuous walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift heavy objects over twenty (20) pounds.
Environmental Conditions:
• Work performed outside in various weather conditions including: noise, dust, chemicals, solvents, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces.
• Work performed above and below ground level, in water.
• Work may be performed at heights.
Supervision Received:
• General Supervision and specific assignments are received from and reviewed by various supervisory level staff up to and including the Parks & Public Spaces Department Director.
• Duties are performed with limited independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
• Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted operational practices, established departmental policies and standards, and through conversation, observation, analysis of reports, recommendations and results achieved.
Supervision Exercised:
• Supervision is exercised on a limited basis for semi and unskilled labor assigned to complete assigned tasks.

To apply send your Resume attached via email to: employment@balharbourfl.gov

Facilities Technician-Full time
Salary:
$23.00 - $33.00 Hourly
$1,840 - $2,640 Bi-Weekly

Nature of Work:
This position performs skilled work in the maintenance of Village facilities, greenspace, streetlighting, and hardscapes under the control of the Parks and Public Spaces Department. Emphasis of the work will be to maintain Village property and perform contract management oversight for installations, repairs, and general maintenance. Work schedule is subject to change based on emergencies and the nature of assigned tasks.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties:
• Performs maintenance and/or installation of outdoor furniture, streetlights, up-lights, sidewalks, streets, and facilities;
• Utilize and maintains hand tools and gasoline-powered small equipment;
• Perform masonry functions and/or supervise masonry functions of contractors;
• Paint structures as needed and order necessary supplies;
• Ability to operate a bucket truck at heights not to exceed 60 feet;
• Inspect the work of contractors to ensure the scope-of-work is followed and is performed according to industry standards;
• Maintain inventory of supplies and tools;
• Read and interprets electrical, plumbing, and HVAC plans;
• Set up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
• Prepare or complete various forms, reports, e-mail correspondence, or other documents.
• Maintains manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; forwards or retains as appropriate;
• Drive a truck in transporting materials and workers.
• Operate semi-heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt cutting;
• Perform related work as required, and assist the Department as needed during emergency operations.

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to operate electronic communication devices such as tablets and cell phones;
• Proficiency in the operation of heavy equipment;
• Mechanical aptitude;
• Knowledge of electrical components and their function;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the general public;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to lift heavy objects;
• Ability to communicate through written and oral communication to provide directives to staff and contractors;
• A willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and nights;
• Ability to work on a landfall team during hurricanes and tropical storms (required).

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma and vocational training in plumbing and pipefitting, with more than three (3) years of work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:
• Must possess or obtain a Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for air brakes;
• Electrical, Plumbing, and HVAC certifications are highly desired.

Essential Physical Skills:
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone, personal contact and in writing.
• Use of hands and fingers with required dexterity to operate various hand and power tools.
• Continuous walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift heavy objects over 75 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:
• Work performed outside in various weather conditions including: noise, dust, chemicals, solvents, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces.
• Work performed above and below ground level, in water.
• Work may be performed at heights.
Supervision Received:
• General Supervision and specific assignments are received from and reviewed by the Facility Supervisor and Superintendent up to and including the Parks & Public Spaces Department Director;
• Duties are performed with considerable independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative;
• Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted operational practices, established departmental policies and standards, and through conversation, observation, analysis of reports, recommendations and results achieved.
Supervision Exercised:
• Supervision is exercised on a consistent basis for semi and unskilled labor assigned to complete assigned tasks.

To apply send your Resume attached via email to: employment@balharbourfl.gov

PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES DEPARTMENT

Utility Technician-Fulltime

Salary:
$24.03 - $32.00 Hourly
$1,923.07 - $2,560.00 Bi-Weekly Nature of Work:

This position performs skilled work in the construction, maintenance and repair of the Bal Harbour Village water distribution system, sanitary sewer system, storm water system and related facilities under control of Parks and Public Spaces Department. Emphasis of the work is the maintenance, repair, and replacement of the Village owned utility system. Work schedule is subject to change based on emergencies and the nature of assigned tasks.

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties:
• Acts as lead worker in the construction, installation, and maintenance of water service installations
• Sets and makes connections in water mains
• Installs water services, valves, fire hydrants, meters, sewer laterals, clean-outs, inverts, French drains, and manhole covers.
• Reads, troubleshoots, and repairs water meters as needed.
• Sets up maintenance of traffic around job site to ensure safety and monitors traffic conditions.
• Uses and maintains hand tools, power tools, and test equipment as assigned.
• Performs taps in water mains and chlorinates water mains.
• Clears blockages in the sewer main and laterals
• Performs routine maintenance on check-valves and other parts of the sewer system.
• Cleans wet-wells as needed.
• Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, or other documents.
• Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
• Documents all preventive maintenance and inspections performed on Village owned sanitary sewer manholes, mains, valves, and laterals.
• Documents all preventive maintenance and inspections performed on Village owned catch basins, French drains, outfalls, and drainage lines.
• Operates control panels for storm sewer and sanitary sewer lift stations.
• Drives a truck in transporting materials and workers
• May operate semi-heavy-duty construction and maintenance equipment
• Performs related work as required

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of metal, plastic, and concrete pipe work, including threading, caulking, and other types of pipe connections
• Ability to read civil engineering plans
• Knowledge of constructing new water mains, sewer mains and repairing leaks in existing mains
• Knowledge of water and sewer valves
• Knowledge of fire hydrants
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers and the general public
• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions
• Ability to lift heavy objects
• A willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and nights.

Education and Experience:
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent certificate of competency and vocational training in plumbing and pipefitting, with more than three (3) years of work experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:
• Must possess one of the following licenses/certifications:
• Class “3” or greater Water Distribution System Operator License from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP);
• Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) issued Wastewater Collection Technician class "C" certification or greater, or a minimum Florida Class "C" WWTPO license;
• Florida Water & Pollution Control Operators Association (FWPCOA) Stormwater Technician Certification Level “C” or greater;
• A combination of any two of the licenses/certifications listed above must be obtained within six months of the hire date. One year of verifiable experience is required to sit for the exam of each of the above disciplines to become licensed/certified in that discipline;
• Must possess or obtain a Florida Class "B" Commercial Driver's License valid for air brakes within six months of the hire date.

Essential Physical Skills:
• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone, personal contact and in writing.
• Use of hands and fingers with required dexterity to operate various hand and power tools.
• Continuous walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to lift heavy objects over 20 pounds.

Environmental Conditions:
• Work performed outside in various weather conditions including: noise, dust, chemicals, solvents, grease or oils, electrical energy, slippery surfaces.
• Work performed above and below ground level, in water.
• Work may be performed at heights.

Supervision Received:
• General Supervision and specific assignments are received from and reviewed by various supervisory level staff up to and including the Parks & Public Spaces Department Director.
• Duties are performed with limited independence requiring the exercise of discretion, sound judgment and initiative.
• Work is reviewed for compliance with generally accepted operational practices, established departmental policies and standards, and through conversation, observation, analysis of reports, recommendations and results achieved.

Supervision Exercised:
• Supervision is exercised on a limited basis for semi and unskilled labor assigned to complete assigned tasks.

To apply send your Resume attached via email to: employment@balharbourfl.gov