Police Officer Trainee NW 53rd Terrace, Miami, FL

TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT AS POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE (NON-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER), YOU MUST COMPLY WITH THE BELOW: THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO UPLOAD AND ATTACH TO THE ONLINE APPLICATION:

• Updated Resume
• Last Obtained Degree
• DD-214 (If Applicable)
• Completed Pre-Screening Questionnaire
  THIS FORM MUST BE NOTARIZED BEFORE ATTACHING TO THE APPLICATION

PLEASE  TO ACCESS PRE-SCREENING QUESTIONNAIRE

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• Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet (XLS/XLSX)
• Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT/PPTX)
• Microsoft Word Document (DOC/DOCX)

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FAILURE TO INCLUDE THE ABOVE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION OF THE APPLICATION.

• Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
• Have a U.S. high school education, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have not been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have good moral character.
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with an acceptable driving record at time of application. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License before receiving a final offer of employment.
• Must be able to successfully complete an approved Police Academy Training program and obtain a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certificate of compliance.
• Physical Abilities Test (PAA):
  All applicants are required to pass the PAA test. The test consists of the following requirements:
  • A timed mile run
  • Push-ups (1 minute time limit-reps)
  • Sit-ups (1 minute time limit-reps)
  • A timed 300 Meter run
• The test is conducted in a continuous manner resulting in a total composite score. To receive a passing score, the candidate must complete the PAA in a time period established based on minimum age requirements or less.
• Must be able to successfully complete all City of Doral required pre-employment examination requirements.

Proof of successful completion of BAT, or CJBAT is not required with the application, however candidates must successfully complete all of these exams prior to scheduling the panel interview.

• Individuals who desire to enter a basic recruit training program for law enforcement or corrections must first pass a basic abilities test. This test was adopted by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission pursuant to Section 943.17, F.S., and further detailed in F.A.C. 11B-35.0011(1).
• As of July 1, 2022, Florida State Statues, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service.
  
  No other discharge classifications qualify. Please note that this does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy.
• The basic abilities test is sometimes referred to as BAT or CJBAT, which are the same.
• Information regarding the content of the test is available through Pearson VUE.
• The test cannot be taken more than three times per discipline during any 12-month period.
• The test is administered only within the state of Florida.

This position is responsible for completing the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program and achieving a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination. The Police Officer Trainee is a non-sworn position that will have to meet all the requirements established under the Basic Recruit Training Program by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as outlined in Florida Statue 943.13. The City will pay the tuition and the officer examination fee for the employee to attend the basic recruit training program.

However, the employee enters a 3-year commitment with the City.

This position works under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or designee.

• Timely attends and participates in all lectures, demonstrations, applications, formations, inspections, examinations, and any other gatherings conducted as a part of Basic Law Enforcement Courses and remedial training.
• Studies, comprehends, retains, and successfully demonstrates attained knowledge and skills garnered from all lectures, texts,…