Police Officer Cadet

City of Sanford; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Sanford invites applicants to join its Police Sponsorship Program as a Police Officer Cadet, gaining hands-on exposure to crime detection, prevention and investigation while completing the Florida Law Enforcement Academy. Cadets must meet academy requirements and obtain Florida certification by passing the required State Officer Exam, typically within 60 days after graduation.

Cadets must comply with Florida law, city ordinances, and department directives, with testing for the position

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
• No felony convictions; strict background and character standards.
• Citizenship in the United States required.
• Must be 20 years old to enter, 21 to be appointed.
• Commitment to compliance with state laws and city policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the Police Officer Cadet for the Florida Law Enforcement Academy curriculum.
• Assist in crime prevention, detection and investigation under supervision.
• Maintain 40 hours per week and report to Training Coordinator as needed.

Skills

First Aid Knowledge

Business English

Written & Oral Communications

Instruction Following

Equipment Inspection

Team Building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under the City of Sanford Police Sponsorship Program, the purpose of this position is to prepare the Police Officer Cadet in Police work with the City of Sanford involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. As a Police Officer Cadet in the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, the employee is required to successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification by passing the required State Officer Exam.

Must successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification by passing the required State Officer Exam no later than (60) days after graduation from the Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Must abide by and comply with the Laws of the State of Florida; City ordinances, department directives of the Sanford Police Department and the City of Sanford; and all rules and regulations applicable to members of the Sanford Police Department.

Must follow all policy and procedures set forth by the attending educational institution hosting the Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Must work 40 hours per week and keep the Sanford Police Department Training Coordinator informed of their schedule. During times that the Cadet's schedule is reduced to less than 40 hours per week by the educational institution, report to the Sanford Police Department's Training Coordinator for assignment.

Testing Information

Testing for the position of POLICE OFFICER CADET will occur on TBD. The time and location will be sent via email to the qualified applicants once approved applicants have been referred by the Human Resources/Risk Management Department.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Current and valid Florida Driver's License.
• No convictions of any felony; or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, domestic violence, or have plead guilty to or nolo contendre to any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, not withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Must have been free of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding your application for employment with the City of Sanford.
• Must be at least 20 years of age to enter employment with the City of Sanford as a Police Officer Cadet; 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Police Officer.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must not have been Dishonorably Discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Required vision of 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/40.
• Requires candidate to sign the City of Sanford Police Officer Cadet Agreement.
• Must successfully complete the Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) prior to beginning the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must successfully complete the City of Sanford due diligence process to include satisfactory information found in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check including FBI background review, driving record, pre-employment physical, stress test/x-ray, drug screen, and behavioral screening.
• Cadets that do not successfully complete the Law Enforcement Academy and pass the State Officer Exam are required to reimburse the City for any and all costs incurred by the City of Sanford per the Police Office Cadet Agreement.

IMPORTANT: On your application you must account for all periods of time for at least the last ten (10) years of employment history.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and IC concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and IC related training.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of First Aid procedures and equipment.
• Knowledge of business English, e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Skill in both written and oral communications.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Skill in the inspection, inventory, and operational testing of all equipment, firearms, apparatus, tools, appliance, and supplies/materials of the assigned squad.
• Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective conflict resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing duties of a Police Officer Cadet, 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 lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (200+ pounds), such as in the academy exercise of chasing and subduing a suspect resisting arrest. 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, traffic and animals. Tasks include exposure to and around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is required.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE