Police Officer Trainee

Town of Davie, FL; Pine Island (FL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals for a rewarding career in law enforcement. This role involves protecting communities, preventing crime, and enforcing laws, all while working under the guidance of experienced officers. Candidates will need to demonstrate physical fitness, strong moral character, and a commitment to serving the public. With competitive salaries and opportunities for advancement, this position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of others. If you are passionate about law enforcement and meet the qualifications, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Retention bonus

Salary during training

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent or two years of military service.
• Ability to pass various physical and psychological tests is required.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property while enforcing laws and ordinances.
• Apprehend criminal suspects and prevent crime in assigned areas.

Skills

General-duty police work

Crime prevention

Law enforcement

Physical fitness

Education

Associate's Degree

Military service

Job description

Under general supervision, performs general-duty police work in the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminal suspects, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank.

An Associate's Degree or equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) from an accredited college/university OR two (2) years of service in the U.S. military with an Honorable Discharge.

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE CJBAT, SWIM, AND BMST/PAT TESTS.

TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED AT BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER, PLEASE CONTACT [phone] OR [phone] FOR MORE INFORMATION.

The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral interview, psychological examination(s), deception indicator examination, background investigation, Chief's interview(s) and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.

All applicants must:

• be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application;
• be a citizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States at the time of application;
• be of good moral character as defined by Florida Administrative Code 11B-27;
• possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) from an accredited college/university, OR two (2) years of service in the U.S. Armed Forces with an honorable discharge;
• have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment;
• have passed the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) exam (valid for four (4) years);
• have passed the BMST/PAT test (valid for six (6) months);
• have passed the Swim Test (valid indefinitely);
• have no felony convictions;
• not have visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp, or on the hands. Tattoos that are deemed to be excessive shall be covered with the appropriate uniform or attire;
• not have used any illegal controlled substances within three years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana. All applicants must not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this application;
• have not been dishonorably discharged from the military;
• have not used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application.

**Applicants that meet an exemption per House Bill 3 signed into law effective July 1st, will no longer be required to submit passing CJBAT scores.

This does not apply to the Swim and BMST/PAT test.

Applicants are not required to take the basic skills examination and assessment instrument before entering a law enforcement officer basic recruit training program if he or she is a veteran as defined in s. 1.01 (14) or holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

EXEMPTION DOCUMENTATION

1. Veteran Status Exemption

• A DD214 form or other military documentation indicating an honorable discharge from the armed services.
• Please note that the discharge must be honorable; no other classification will satisfy this requirement.
• A single honorable discharge from a branch of the military will satisfy this requirement, even if the candidate has a discharge from another branch of service that is not honorable.

2. Education Exemption

• Copy of the degree.
• Transcripts indicating the degree was conferred.
• Please note that the candidate must have received the degree, and not just completed the number of hours required for the degree.

To request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov

To request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov

Salary while attending the Police Academy & prior to certification: $28.13/hr

Salary upon graduating the police academy and passing the FDLE certification exam: $70,215/yr

A one-time retention Bonus will be paid in the amount of $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period as a Certified Police Officer.