Police Officer In Training

West Melbourne Police Department; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Public service pension

Job summary

West Melbourne Police Department in Florida is seeking a vigilant Police Officer in Training. The role supports the department by entering the Basic Recruit Training Course and advancing toward full police officer status within the City of West Melbourne.

This trainee position emphasizes learning and meeting Florida standards through ongoing coursework, examinations, and practical experience, with responsibilities spanning reporting, investigations, and public service as part of a structured

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn and apply Police Recruit Training curriculum and standards.
• Ability to complete required certifications and examinations for Police Officers.

Responsibilities

• Attend Basic Recruit Training Course as an employee of the West Melbourne Police Department.
• Maintain academic level in line with training facility and state standards.
• Complete Florida Police Officer certification examinations.
• Write and complete investigative and other reports in required style and quality.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Perform other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of protocols

Report writing

Interviewing

Communication with diverse populations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Police Officer In Training

Salary $20.21 Hourly

Location Police Department, FL

Job Type Full-Time

Job Number 202500003

Department Police

Opening Date 10/13/2025

FLSA Non-Exempt

Job Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Support Services Division Commander or designee, this position performs a variety of law enforcement and administrative duties in preparation for transfer to a Police Officer position. This class is characterized by continued development of academic and professional knowledge as required by the Basic Police Recruit Training curriculum and the professional requirements of the City of West Melbourne for Police Officers. Duties and hours are varied. Flexibility is required.

Essential Job Functions

• Attends the Basic Recruit Training Course as an employee of the West Melbourne Police Department.
• Maintains an academic level which complies with the standards established by the Eastern Florida State College Police Training Facility and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Successfully completes the State Officer Certification Examination for Police Officers administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Writes and completes reports in such quantity, style, and quality as deemed acceptable by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Provides any other function as required by the Chief of Police or designee.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Ksa's

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least nineteen (19) years of age, at time of successful completion of the Competency Examination for Police Officers, pursuant to Florida Department of Law Enforcement Guidelines.
• Must be a citizen of the United States of America, notwithstanding any law of the State to the contrary.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who after July 1, 1981, pleads Nolo-Contendere to, or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for appointment as a Police Officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Must have passed a physical examination administered by a licensed physician, based upon the specifications as established by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Must have good moral character as established by the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as determined by a background investigation.
• Must pass polygraph and psychological examinations and medical assessment and drug screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s Applicants may possess a valid out of state driver’s license and obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment.
• Must attend and successfully complete the Basic Police Recruit Training Course.
• Must successfully complete the Competency Examination for Police officers administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement on the initial offering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of protocols and procedures.
• Skill in preparing investigative and other reports, including sketches, using appropriate grammar, symbols and mathematical computations.
• Skill in gathering information by interviewing, and obtaining statements from individuals whether written or oral.
• Skill in effectively communicating with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to provide service, information, and direction to people in an articulate, polite and courteous manner.
• Ability to demonstrate communication skills in court as required.
• Ability to endure verbal and mental abuse when confronted with differentiating and hostile views encountered in antagonistic environments.
• Ability to read and comprehend legal and non-legal documents, including the preparation processing of documents used in police service.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex written and oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, City Staff members, and the general public.

Additional Information

The work is heavy work, which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires standing or sitting for sustained periods of time; walking or moving from one work site to another; manual dexterity to pick, pinch, type, or otherwise work primarily with fingers; mental acuity including the ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes; hearing to receive detailed information and to make the discrimination in sound; and the ability to express ideas by means of the spoken word and have close visual acuity. Additionally, the following physical abilities may be required: Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects. Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Work is typically performed in various climatic conditions associated with indoor and outdoor work, where the employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, gases, noise, infectious diseases, and violence. This position regularly deals with crisis situations in threatening environments that require the ability to make critical decisions involving people, resources, and property.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. The City of West Melbourne has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

The City is an onsite employer. While limited remote or flexible scheduling may occasionally be available at management’s discretion, all positions are based at City facilities and may be adjusted to onsite schedules at any time.

The City of West Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City of West Melbourne is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and transgender status), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The City of West Melbourne is a Drug-Free Workplace. The City requires all applicants who are provided a conditional offer of employment to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing as a condition of hire. A positive test result or refusal to test will result in withdrawal of the employment offer.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of West Melbourne will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

We value our employees’ dedication, and it shows in our rewards. The City of West Melbourne offers competitive pay, great benefits, medical coverage, Florida Retirement System (FRS) options, and tuition reimbursement.

Our health and welfare plans are available to all full-time employees and part-time employees who work 25 or more hours per week.

The City of West Melbourne is proud to have received Cigna’s Silver Level Health Workforce Designation for demonstrating a strong commitment to improving the health and vitality of its employees through a workplace well-being program.

A summary of our health benefits are noted below. To learn more, please visit this link to our Employee Benefits Guide.

Employer Paid Health Benefits

• Group Health base plan (medical and prescription)
• Group Dental base plan
• Group Vision base plan
• Group Long Term Disability base plan
• Group Life Insurance of $50,000
• Group Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Optional Dependent Coverage and/or Employee Buy Up

• The City shares the cost of Dependent Coverage for Health Insurance, if selected
• Employees may select additional coverage for dependents and/or optional health coverage, at employee cost, which includes but is not limited to:
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Buy Up Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Buy Up Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (accident, cancer, hospital indemnity)
• Legal Plan (MetLaw)
• Flexible Spending Account

Additional Benefits

Leave Time

• 10 Paid Holidays and 1 Paid Personal Day
• Annual accrual of 96 hours of Sick Leave
• Annual accrual of 80 hours of Vacation Leave
• Military leave, jury duty and bereavement leave

Pay Compensation

• Compensation is designed to reflect the responsibilities of each role while maintaining internal equity.
• We regularly review pay ranges to remain competitive and provide employees with long-term stability in public service.

Pension and Retirement Options

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Employees contribute 3% of their salary each month for the Pension or Investment Plan. The contribution rates for employees and employers are set by state law (approximately 9-15%).
• 457 Retirement Plan (Mission Square) Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA – Employee contributions only.

Other Benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement – Employees may be reimbursed for classes related to career development or job skills improvement.
• Awards Program - Our Employee Awards Program celebrates your hard work with meaningful recognition.
• Safety Clothing, Equipment, and/or Boots – Issued to employees whose job duties require specialized equipment and/or clothing.