Reserve Police Officer PT

Sunrise Police Department; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 72.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sunrise Police Department is seeking highly motivated Reserve Police Officers for part-time service. Officers will perform crowd and traffic control, respond to incidents, and assist with investigations while upholding departmental policies.

The position offers competitive hourly rates and requires Florida certification, a valid driver’s license, and a clean standing with a Florida LEA. Regular duty hours include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• Must meet all CJSTC certification requirements.
• Current Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Must be in good standing from a Florida law enforcement agency and have officially separated or retired by the time of hire.

Aufgaben

• Participates in crowd control and traffic control for events.
• Inspects assigned area for potential crime hazards or situations.
• Provides information and assistance to the public.
• May initiate preliminary investigations of incidents requiring police action.
• Preserves crime scenes and renders first aid.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or GED

Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification

Valid Florida driver’s license

Good standing with a Florida LEA (retired or separated by hire)

Jobbeschreibung

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace - it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance - providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well‑being.

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves specialized and limited law enforcement and public safety work involving crowd control, traffic control, and the protection of life.

An incumbent in this classification is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the incumbent is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other designated supervisor, the incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The incumbent is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Reserve Police Officers will be assigned to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position.

Regular Rate: $36.20 per hour (Includes Training) Special Detail Rate: $52.50 per hour (Based on Assignment)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Participates in crowd control and traffic control for events
• Inspects assigned area as often as possible, giving particular attention to potential crime hazards or situations
• Provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public
• May initiate preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police actions
• Preserves crime scenes
• Renders first aid
• Interrogates subjects and witnesses
• Conducts area searches
• Makes arrests as appropriate
• Records all relevant facts
• Makes required court appearance as assigned and required
• Applies knowledge of departmental policies, rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to situations which occur
• Promptly takes appropriate action against all persons who are seen violating the law
• Takes lost, stolen or abandoned property into custody and makes disposition of same
• Enforces traffic laws and conducts accident investigations.
• Patrols assigned area to eliminate the opportunity for crime to occur
• Responds to and attempts to settle disturbances
• Performs related work as required and assigned

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. diploma
• PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

• Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Current certification as a state of Florida Law Enforcement Officer
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire
• Must be in good standing from a Florida Law Enforcement Agency and have officially separated or retired by the time of hire
• All retired City of Sunrise Certified Police Officers must have been officially separated from employment with the City a minimum of six (6) months prior to application submittal

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following documents MUST be attached as (1) complete .pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE - 10MB) and submitted with your application (NOTE: If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (i.e. Background Questionnaire - Part 1, Background Questionnaire - Part 2, etc.) with each part being less than 10MB to be able to upload your documents):

• Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire. This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link. Please note it must be typed AND notarized.
• Proof of Citizenship - List of Acceptable Documents:
  • U.S. Birth Certificate or
  • Certificate of Naturalization or
  • Current U.S. Passport
  • Social Security Card
  • Driver’s License
  • Florida Police Officer Certificate
  • High School Diploma or GED Certificate required
  • Transcripts preferred
  • College Diploma (if applicable)
  • Transcripts preferred
• CJBAT Test results
• Must have passed the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). The following applicants are exempt from the CJBAT requirements:
  • Veterans with an "Honorable" Military discharge (DD214)
  • Applicants with an Associates Degree or higher
  • Florida Certified Police Officers are not required to retake test
• Physical Agility Test results
• Must pass swimming (SWIM) and Physical Agility Test (PAT)
• Tests must be taken at Broward College Institute of Public Safety
• PAT results are valid for six (6) months
• SWIM results are valid for life
• Military DD214 (if applicable)

ASSIGNMENT

Reserve Police Officers are to be utilized