Non-Certified Police Officer

Hollywood Police Department; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost health insurance

4-day work week

Wellness program

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

The Hollywood Police Department in Florida seeks a Police Officer to join a dynamic team committed to public safety, community engagement, and ethical policing. You will patrol, investigate, and respond to incidents while upholding Florida statutes and department policies.

A challenging environment with career growth, competitive benefits, and a structured training program awaits. Applicants must meet rigorous requirements, pass the CJBAT, PAT, and swim tests, and maintain a clean record.

Qualifications

• United States citizen.
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of state certification.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Pass Criminal Justice Basic Aptitude Test (CJBAT).
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Pass Swim Test.
• Pass an Oral Board Examination.
• Pass Polygraph Examination.
• Pass Psychological Screening (Law).
• Pass an extensive background investigation.
• Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review.
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation.
• Pass drug detection by urinalysis test.
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary.
• Stable work history.
• 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.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Military discharge must not have been "Dishonorable"

Responsibilities

• Duties include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions.
• Duties are service oriented and focus on public safety.
• Incumbents may be authorized to assume duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

Education

High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency

Tools

CJBAT

PAT

Job description

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees.

Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood.

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .

Under the general supervision of a Sergeant and in cooperation with the community, performs a variety of policing and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public, and to perform essential functions as required. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statues and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written work product for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• United States Citizen
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of state certification.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
• Pass Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) - Out-of-State Certified Police Officers who provide proof of their out-of-state Law Enforcement certification may have this requirement waived. (Not required for those with an associates degree or higher or if they are veterans with an honorable discharge)
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
• Pass Swim Test
• Pass an Oral Board Examination
• Pass Polygraph Examination
• Pass Psychological Screening (Law)
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation
• Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary
• Stable work history
• 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
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Military discharge must not have been "Dishonorable"

APPLICANT NOTIFICATION

After an initial review of your application, IF you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will receive an invitation to Vetted-our background prescreening platform- where you will be prompted to upload the required documentation.

TESTING

EXAMINATION

Candidates must take the Criminal Justice Basic Aptitude Test for Law Enforcement Officers (CJBAT) from I/O Solutions or Broward College and receive a passing score. Candidates must also pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT), and Swim test.

Candidates must present documentation from the Criminal Justice Testing Center at Broward Community College Institute of Public Safety or any other state-wide acceptable testing institution indicating their passing score of each component with their application. See information below from the Criminal Justice Institute.

BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER

AT THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

3501 Davie Road, Building 21
Davie, Florida 33314

Testing Center Telephone Numbers and Hours of Operation

Information Desk 954-201-6931 M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Desk 954-201-6790 T-F 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM

REGISTRATION

To register for testing, applicants must first create an account. Account creation and test registration can ONLY be completed online.

Applicants must present a completed "CJSTC 75" form, a valid photo I.D., and pay appropriate fees to become eligible for written test appointments (appointments are mandatory and must be scheduled in advance).

All testing materials will be provided by the Testing Center.

It is also available at the BC bookstore in Building 19.

Following your written examination, you may receive your test result by calling the Testing Center at 954-201-6931 between 9 AM and 3PM on the appropriate day(s) indicated below;

Upon request the Testing Center will also provide printed documentation of your test scores AFTER you have PASSED all of the necessary tests.

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