POLICE OFFICER

City of North Miami Beach; NORTH MIAMI BEACH (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of North Miami Beach is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Police Officer. Applicants must be certified and meet various physical and moral qualifications. Responsibilities include passing extensive screenings and maintaining high ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Current State of Florida Certified Police Officer.
• United States Citizen over 19 years of age.
• Pass Basic Motor Skills Test and extensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Complete extensive screening including medical and psychological testing.
• Maintain acceptable driving record and meet State training requirements.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Skills

Discretion

Good moral character

Physical agility

Education

High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency

Job description

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 GUIDELINES

Qualified applicants will be subject to extensive screening, which includes: Polygraph, medical exam, psychological testing, and background investigation. ADA GUIDELINES: Applicants 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

Applicants must attach the following documents to be considered:

• Basic Law Enforcement Academy or Academy acceptance letter
• Physical Agility (completed within the last six months)