Certified Police Officer

City of North Miami Beach; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

City of North Miami Beach is seeking qualified applicants for the Police Officer role in Miami, FL. The position requires U.S. citizenship, basic education, and successful completion of a comprehensive screening process including BMST, polygraph, and background investigations.

Applicants must also meet state training requirements, possess a valid driver’s license, and have no felony convictions. The Human Resources Department will manage the selection process and accommodations are available if

Qualifications

• United States citizen over 19 years of age.
• Pass Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST).
• Pass Polygraph examination.
• Pass psychological screening (Law).
• Pass medical evaluation and drug screening.
• Meet current State training requirements.
• Pass an extensive background investigation.
• Valid driver’s license.
• No felony convictions; good moral character.
• Honorably discharged from military service if applicable.

Skills

Discretion

Moral character

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description

IF YOU HAVE APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST TWELVE (12) MONTHS, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY AGAIN.

Must be a current State of Florida Certified Police Officer

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk, sit, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

SELECTION GUIDELINNES

Qualified applicants will be subject to extensive screening, which includes: Polygraph, medical exam, psychological testing, and background investigation. ADA GUIDELINES Applicant with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application.

• United States Citizen over 19 years of age (proof required)
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
• Pass Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) for physical agility
• Pass Polygraph examination
• Pass psychological screening (Law)
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation and drug screening
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion
• Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions, and committed no incidents of violence
• Military discharge must be honorable

Supplemental Information

Applicants must attach the following documents at the time of application to be considered:

• Basic Law Enforcement Academy or Academy acceptance letter
• Physical Agility (completed within the last six months)
• High School Diploma or highest education
• DD 214, if applicable
• FL Driver's license

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of education, training and experience; oral interview(s); background investigation; reference checks; medical evaluation; controlled substance screening. Preference will be given to certain veterans, spouses of veterans, or unmarried widows/widowers of veteran. Proof of veterans' eligibility must be provided at time of application EOE M/F/D/V. Applicants with disabilities who desire special accommodation MUST notify the Human Resources Department at the time of application.