Police Officer Certified

Plantation Police Department; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Plantation Police Department in Plantation, FL seeks a Police Officer to protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. You will perform general police work and follow department rules and orders from higher-ranking officers.

Applicants must meet all CJSTC and department requirements, pass required tests, and maintain a clean driving record. The City facilitates testing after screening and supports certification training.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen: must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• No license suspensions in the last 2 years.
• No more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).
• No felony convictions: must not have been convicted of a felony or similar crime.
• Certification and Written Test: if FDLE certified, provide FDLE cert and pass Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test; if not, provide certification from another agency and submit academy curriculum.
• Applicants must pass tests administered by Broward College CJ Institute: Basic Motor Skills, Swim Test (time limits vary), CJ BAT (waived for certain degrees or honorable discharge).

Job description

This is general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers perform work in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank. All applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Plantation Police Department.

THE CITY OF PLANTATION WILL FACILITATE REQUIRED TESTING AFTER THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SCREENED AND THE CANDIDATE HAS PASSED THE ORAL INTERVIEW.

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City of Plantation Police Department Information

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Key Requirements

• U.S. Citizen: Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License: Must have a good driving record.
• No license suspensions in the last 2 years.
• No more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).
• No Felony Convictions: Must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime that would question your moral character.
• Certification and Written Test:
  • If certified by the FDLE, applicants must provide their FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).
  • If not currently certified as a police officer by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), applicants must possess certification from another federal or state law enforcement agency and submit the academy curriculum.
• Applicants must also pass the following tests administered by the Broward College Criminal Justice Institute (unless exempt due to qualifications):
  • Basic Motor Skills Test (must be completed within 6 months before application).
  • Swim Test (no time limit).
  • Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) (must pass within 4 years). Note: The CJ BAT test is waived for applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher, or honorable military discharge.

Disqualifying Factors

• DUI or DWI
• Leaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury)
• Failure to report an accident involving injuries
• Failure to render aid at an accident
• Vehicular homicide
• Fleeing or eluding a Police Officer
• Reckless driving
• More than 2 license suspensions during a 5 year period
• Any more than 5 moving violations in past 5 years
• An applicant who shows a history of "at fault" accidents
• Any failure to disclose any Driver's License information without reasonable explanation
• Three (3) moving violations committed during any 12 month period within Five (5) years of application date
• No visible tattoos above the collar are permitted while on duty
• Body ornamentation shall not be visible or exposed while on duty

Required Documents

• Birth Certificate
• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent)
• Social Security Card (current name)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Test Results:
  • Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT)
  • Basic Motor Skills Test
  • Swim Test
• Applicant Background Information Form (with notarized signature) Download the form
• FDLE Waiver CJSTC58 Form (with notarized signature) Download the form
• DD-214 (if applicable): Reflecting character of service and Veteran's Preference Certification (FDVA form VP-1), and or Statement of Non-Military Service Download the form

Additional Documentation (upon request)

1. Applicants with a college, university, or vocational diploma must have their official transcripts mailed directly to:

City of Plantation Police Department
451 NW 70 Terrace
Plantation, FL 33317

For certification as a police officer, a high school diploma or its equivalent is required. If an applicant completed their education outside the U.S., the diploma or transcript must show the graduation/completion date and meet U.S. standards.

For foreign education:

• Transcripts must be translated by a certified translator, with the translation notarized as accurate.
• Transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

Approved evaluation services are listed by the U.S. Department of State and the Florida Department of Education. Please note that these services are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost.

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