Police Officer (Non-Certified)

City of Fort Lauderdale; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of public servants committed to ensuring safety and peace in a vibrant community. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is seeking passionate individuals to serve as Non-Certified Police Officers. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse population while maintaining law and order. Successful candidates will undergo a comprehensive selection process, including physical agility tests and background checks, ensuring only the best are chosen. With competitive salaries and benefits, including a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Tuition Refund

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 19 years old.
• Successfully complete Police Academy Training and obtain FDLE certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain peace and safety, protecting life and property.
• Promote community engagement and trust in a diverse environment.

Skills

Public Service Enthusiasm

Community Engagement

Physical Agility

Background Check Compliance

Medical Examination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is now offering a Sign-on Bonus for Non-Certified Police Officers. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired by the agency will receive a one-time payment of $2,500 upon successful completion of State Officer Certification Exam.

The City of Fort Lauderdale's Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement and trust. Fort Lauderdale Police Officers serve a highly diverse multicultural community.

This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the FOP.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR SUBMITTING ON-LINE APPLICATION

Failure to submit ALL of the required documents will result in your application being incomplete and not processed.

1. PRE-JOB OFFER QUESTIONNAIRE - (CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PJQ)
2. DD214 MILITARY RELEASE FORM - MEMBER 4 COPY (if applicable)
3. CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE VETERAN'S PREFERENCE CLAIM FORM (if applicable) (J-204)
4. PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT)*
5. DRIVING HISTORY

*FOR OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS- Proof of successful completion of PAT is not required with the application, however candidates must successfully complete all of these exams prior to the date of hire.

POLICE OFFICER TESTING PROCESS

In addition to the minimum requirements, each applicant will be required to successfully complete the following testing requirements:

• PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT)*
• CRIMINAL JUSTICE BASIC ABILITIES TEST (CJBAT)
• ORAL BOARD INTERVIEW
• POLYGRAPH EXAMINATION
• COMPREHENSIVE BACKGROUND CHECK
• PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
• MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

Note: An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204) at time of application.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO BE A NON-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER:

1. Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
2. Have a U.S. high school education, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
3. Be at least 19 years of age.
4. Possess a valid Florida driver's license or obtain within 30 days of appointment.
5. Must be able to successfully complete an approved Police Academy Training program and obtain a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certificate of compliance.
6. Must be able to successfully complete all City of Fort Lauderdale required pre-employment examination requirements.
7. Shall be non-user of tobacco products at all times.

For more detailed information regarding our requirements, CLICK HERE

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

SALARY

• Non-Certified Police Officers - $75,483.20 annually

WORKWEEK
Average workweek is forty (40) hours with overtime or compensatory time off (at time-and-one-half) for hours in excess of forty (40) hours in a standard workweek.

EQUIPMENT
All uniforms and required equipment are furnished by the department with the exception of the service weapon, shoes, handcuffs, and whistle.

BENEFITS

Retirement
Police Officers are eligible for normal retirement after twenty-four (24) years of service computed at 3.38% percent per year up to a maximum of 81%. The retirement plan is supported by the City and is contributory on the part of the employee.

Vacation - Sick Leave - Hospitalization
Vacation is accrued at a rate of 120.12 hrs. per year; also eligible for ten (10) paid holidays. Sick leave benefit (with options to convert sick leave to vacation time or cash).

Tuition Refund
After one (1) year of service with the City, a Police Officer may participate in the Tuition Refund program for partial or full reimbursement of tuition for job-related college course work.

Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
That's right! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale!

The City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department is one of the finest in the country, and as such, employs the best qualified applicants. During the examination process, emphasis is placed on a candidate's CHARACTER.

Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include evaluation of training and experience; written test; interview; employment record, background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, inclusive employer and a Drug Free Workplace. The City of Fort Lauderdale does not discriminate based on age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Veterans' preference per Florida law. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ((J-204)) to the online application.