The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 225 police officers and 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

The culture of the Coral Springs Police Department is built on our shared core values – Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Professionalism, Accountability, Courage and Loyalty. The level of service that the Coral Springs Police Department provides allows Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem-solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family.

For more information on our City and Police Department, please visit the following sites:

Coral Springs Police Department Employment Information: https://www.joincspd.com
Coral Springs Police Department website: https://www.coralsprings.org/Government/Departments/Police
Coral Springs Police Department Facebook Page: facebook.com/coralspringspolice
Coral Springs Police Department Instagram: instagram.com/coralspringspd Under general direction, the purpose of a Traffic Accident Investigator (TAI) is to investigate all types of traffic crashes from minor to fatalities. The TAI will determine fault, issue state citation(s) and testify in court. Traffic Accident Investigators investigate criminal and non-criminal offenses and incidents, process minor crime scenes (i.e. recovered stolen vehicles, burglary vehicles) and collect evidence. Traffic Accident Investigators supplement road patrol and assist with the investigation of non-priority calls.

• Investigates various crashes such as minor, fatalities, DUI (driving under the influence), and hit & runs. Prepares crash reports, drawings of crash vehicles and personal property involved, according to the State of Florida guidelines, through the collection and interpretation of physical evidence at the crash scene. Provides traffic direction. Assesses damage, traffic patterns and hazards if present.
• Determine fault and issue a state citation, if applicable.
• Investigates reports of theft and assists with gathering evidence and taking witness statements.
• Responds to court subpoenas to testify. Presents testimony and depositions of investigations in court.
• Prepares various offense/incidents reports (criminal and non-criminal) such as thefts (petit, grand, bicycle) burglary vehicles, stolen auto parts, criminal mischief, credit card fraud, property damage, and traffic hazards, runaways, missing persons, lost/stolen tags and decals, recovered stolen vehicles, animal complaints, phone complaints, animal bites, and abandoned vehicles/property.
• Conducts interviews with witnesses, victims, and suspects of traffic crashes and criminal and noncriminal acts.
• Responds to non-priority calls such as disabled vehicles and traffic direction to free up the road patrol officers.
• Processes crime scenes for latent fingerprints and other physical evidence by using powder, tape (to lift the prints), cards (to place the latent on) and digital cameras to photograph the scene. Follows proper chain for evidence collection.
• Investigates citizen complaints such as truck parking ordinances, violations of city ordinances, and other various parking complaints. Issuance of city citations.
• Attends various city functions such as a Slice of Springs, Our Town, and city commission meetings. At some functions, will perform bicycle registrations and explain crime prevention.
• Assists citizens with vehicle identification number (VIN) verifications for title applications.
• Provides emergency medical assistance to injured persons at crash scene, e.g. CPR, advanced first aid techniques.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Related experience preferred.
• Must attend 320 hour Traffic Accident Investigation Academy.
• State certifications acquired in Traffic Crash Investigation, Traffic Control and Direction, Parking Enforcement, First Responder First Aid and CPR.
• Must possess and maintain valid Florida Driver's license.

EXAMINATION PROCESS :
The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account, please check your account regularly.

1. Apply via our online application
2. Application review
3. Formal Interview
4. Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints
5. Interview with Chief of Police
6. Extensive Background Investigation
7. Post-Offer Drug Test
8. Completion of 12 month probationary period

The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed.