Police Trainee: Start Career in Patrol & Investigations

City of Bradenton; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

City of Bradenton seeks a Police Recruit (Sponsored Positions) to learn basic police duties while receiving academy and post‑academy training. The non‑sworn trainee will gain exposure to Patrol, Detective, Records, Property/Evidence, and Communications, and may participate in ride‑along programs to observe patrol operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, eligibility for Florida State Officer Certification, U.S.

Qualifications

• Must meet eligibility requirements to enroll in a Florida Law Enforcement Academy and pass FDLE exam.
• High school diploma or GED required; United States citizen or resident with green card.
• Willingness to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn police duties and academy/post‑academy training.
• Assist sworn personnel and detectives as directed; prepare reports.
• Handle non‑emergency calls and gather information for police reports.
• Maintain logs and operate dispatch and associated software.
• Participate in ride‑along programs to observe operations.

Skills

Knowledge of regulations and orders

CAD system operation

Report writing

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Eligibility for Florida Law Enforcement Academy

Tools

CAD system

Job description

City of Bradenton seeks a Police Recruit (Sponsored Positions) to learn basic police duties while receiving academy and post‑academy training. The non‑sworn trainee will gain exposure to Patrol, Detective, Records, Property/Evidence, and Communications, and may participate in ride‑along programs to observe patrol operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, eligibility for Florida State Officer Certification, U.S.