Job Description

Aviation Unit Pilot

This position is with the Broward County Sheriff's Office in the Aviation Division. The salary range for the position is $124,369 - $175,000. Additionally, applicants who are Florida Certified will receive an additional supplement of four percent (4%) and would be FRS Special Risk. Maximum salary including four percent (4%) supplement is $182,000.

Under administrative direction, this position performs flight operations within the Aviation Division of the Department of Law Enforcement of the Broward County Sheriff's Office. Employees in this classification command and operate helicopters during specialized and selective law enforcement activities. Work involves an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in addressing emergency situations.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Operates rotary wing aircraft in support of criminal searches and apprehensions, search and rescues, surveillance, aerial photography, and daily agency operations.

Operates sophisticated avionics, including moving map systems and HD camera.

Assists law enforcement personnel in specialized and selective law enforcement operations and maintain confidentiality concerning all police and agency related matters.

Complies with Federal Aviation Regulations and Air Traffic Control procedures.

Performs all pre-flight, in-flight and post flight checks in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Maintains all pre-flight and post flight data, i.e., operations logs, aircraft logs, and weather briefings.

Conducts detailed flight plans with little notice; ensures proper fueling and operations readiness of aircraft at all times.

Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on aircraft and rotor blades.

Conduct training flights to enhance air operations, safety, and coordination with other units; performs flight instructor training and safety duties.

Maintains current knowledge of local geography and roadway networks.

Employees in this classification are assigned to work shifts which will include weekends, holidays, and extended emergency activation events (i.e. hurricanes). Employees must have the ability to work any shift and engage in flexible work assignments that can include voluntary and/or mandatory overtime to meet agency needs.

Tasks involve an element of personal danger and employees must be able to act without direct supervision and to exercise independent discretion in addressing emergency situations.

Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the dragging, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects, such as in the event of chasing and subduing a suspect resisting arrest.

Tasks may involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, animals. Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life and property.

Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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