Police Recruit: $10k Bonus & Academy Sponsorship

City of Coral Gables; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus $10,000

Police Academy Sponsorship

FDLE pay increase 4.5% after cert.

Job summary

The City of Coral Gables is seeking a NON-CERTIFIED POLICE RECRUIT to join its public safety team. You will undergo academy training, assist with patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations as you progress toward certification with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Applicants must be a US citizen, 21+ years old, and have at least 54 accredited college credits. A $10,000 signing bonus plus a Police Academy Sponsorship are offered, with an additional 4.5% FDLE pay once certified.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older
• United States citizen
• Minimum 54 accredited college credits
• Substitutes: three years of active military service can substitute for credits; three years of full-time law enforcement experience can substitute for credits

Responsibilities

• Enforces laws and ordinances; conducts traffic activities, makes arrests and bookings.
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by vehicle; pursues and apprehends suspects; conducts stops and checks.
• Conducts investigations including crime scenes, accidents, abuse cases, and domestic violence; collects and secures evidence; writes reports.

Education

54 accredited college credits

Job description

The City of Coral Gables is seeking a NON-CERTIFIED POLICE RECRUIT to join its public safety team. You will undergo academy training, assist with patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations as you progress toward certification with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Applicants must be a US citizen, 21+ years old, and have at least 54 accredited college credits. A $10,000 signing bonus plus a Police Academy Sponsorship are offered, with an additional 4.5% FDLE pay once certified.