Company Description  

TMDA is positively renowned as a Talent Solutions and Human Resources Advisory organization. We provide a consultative approach in partnering with our clients and members of their team. Our HR Solutions group serve as an extension of the clients; thereby providing compliant growth at a scalable and sustainable rate. 

Firm Principles

Our Mission: Our mission is to connect quality talent with projects they are passionate about, while helping our clients achieve mission critical deliverables to support their organizational goals.
Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most trusted Human Resources Consulting Company by providing exceptional advisory services to both our clients and our candidates through maintaining the highest standards in the process.
Our Values: TMDA follows these core values, not just within our organization, but also with our clients and employees placed with them; Accountability, Empowerment, Inclusion, Originality & Ubiquity. TMDA operates with integrity and transparency.

Most Direct Client Benefits:

• Pay Transparency State Ranges Depending on Location
  • California | Colorado | Connecticut | Maryland | Nevada | New York | Rhode Island | Washington
• Paid Time Off
• Matching 401K
• Paid Federal Holidays
• HSA, FSA, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Responsibilities:

This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

The duties of a police officer are to enforce laws and ordinances related to protecting the general public and property to enhance the quality of life for the citizens and visitors within the city limits. The police officer is expected to provide law enforcement protection and services, including conducting criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, and general police services.

Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Keeps the mission, vision and values of the client and Police Department at the forefront of decision making and action; builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust; provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
• Protects life and property through the enforcement of laws and regulations; proactively patrols assigned areas to assure the quality of life.
• Works a shift, which may be Day shift, Evening shift, or Midnight shift, depending on assignment. 
• Patrols assigned area on foot, by motorcycle, by bicycle, in patrol car, or unmarked car to enforce laws, prevent crimes, investigate crimes, maintain order, and keep the peace. 
• Responds to 911 dispatched calls and/or citizens' requests for police services. 
• Operates a law enforcement vehicle in emergency conditions day or night, exceeding posted speed limits, in traffic and/or in unsafe road conditions due to inclement weather. 
• Has the ability to load, unload, and discharge a firearm, including handguns, shotguns, rifles, or tasers, under conditions of stress that justify the use of deadly force and at levels of proficiency prescribed by Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) standards.
• Effectively communicates with citizens, including the elderly and juveniles. 
• Exercises independent judgment in determining when there is reasonable suspicion to stop suspicious vehicles and persons, when to detain, when probable cause exists to search and arrest, and when force may be used and to what degree, per policy.
• Performs thorough searches of subjects, vehicles, buildings, outdoor landscape, per policy, which may involve frisking and detecting objects.
• Locates, searches, and detains suspects following agency-approved procedures by using handcuffs and other restraints as outlined by policy. Ability to subdue a resisting subject using physical maneuvers, whether hands or feet, or other approved weapons, per agency policy. Processes and transports prisoners using handcuffs and other appropriate restraints per department policy, which may include taking their photographs and obtaining a legible set of inked fingerprint impressions.                  
• Conducts visual and audio surveillance for extended periods of time.
• Pursues fleeing suspects and performs rescue operations which may involve quickly entering and exiting law enforcement patrol vehicles; lifting, carrying, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over and pulling oneself over obstacles, jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles, ditches, and streams; crawling in confined areas; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers.
• Reads and comprehends legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation and processing of such documents as citations, affidavits, and warrants. Prepares investigative and other reports using appropriate grammar and mathematical computations. 
• Performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters including directing traffic for long periods of time, administering emergency medical aid, lifting, dragging, and carrying people away from dangerous situations and securing and evacuating people from particular areas. Performs first aid and provides other assistance to accident and other victims.
• Operates a respirator in situations in which chemical munitions are being deployed.
• Extinguishes small fires by using a fire extinguisher and other appropriate means.
• Interviews and questions victims, witnesses, and suspects. Gathers and preserves evidence and information in criminal investigations by interviewing and obtaining the statements of victims, witnesses, suspects, and confidential informers. Detects and collects evidence and substances that provide the basis of criminal offenses and infractions and that indicate the presence of dangerous conditions.
• Investigates causes and results of incidents. Investigates illegal or suspicious activities such as suspicious persons, establishments, and disturbances.
• Directs and controls traffic. Issues written citations for traffic violations.
• Inspects public establishments requiring licenses to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
• Operates police communication and computer equipment to obtain, disseminate, and report information. Communicates effectively over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Communicates with the public to discuss crime prevention activities and neighborhood problems.
• Writes detailed incident, investigation, activity, and other reports.
• Testifies in court to present evidence by describing conditions, situations, and actions. Demonstrates effective communication skills in court and other formal settings.
• When designated, trains, cares for and uses a K-9 dog in patrol and other assignments.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:              

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• If applicant served in the military, an honorable discharge is required.
• Completion of the Minimum Standards courses as set forth by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement required.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Eligible to obtain Florida Law Enforcement Certification required.
• Enrolled in or completed a Criminal Justice Training Centers (CJSTC) Law Enforcement Academy required.
• possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and regulations.
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken.
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously, and tactfully and with respect for the rights of others.
• Ability to learn the City's geography and physical and social characteristics.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read well and to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
• Ability to meet physical requirements and standards.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
• Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
• Ability to stay centered when challenged.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future. 

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to drive, walk, talk, hear, taste and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, jump and run. The employee is occasionally required to sit; endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and periods of duty under unfavorably and life-threatening conditions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.). The employee is frequently exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, uneven surfaces, heights, and stressful situations.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.



State Specific Notices

Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liabilities. 

Maryland Applicants: Under Maryland law, an employer may not require or demand, as a condition of employment, prospective employment, or continued employment, that an individual submit to or take a polygraph examination or similar test. An employer who violates this law is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not exceeding $100. 

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Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with Company's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation.

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Additional Information 

TMDA is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. If you would like to request reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a diverse ability, please call 757-263-0440 or email operations@tmcompanies.us for other accommodation options.