Non-Certified Police Officer

Role Overview

Full‑time Non‑Certified Police Trainee. Trainees must complete the Police Academy and the Florida State Police exam; upon successful completion they will be promoted to Certified Police Officer.

• Patrol streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to detect crime, traffic violations, and other incidents requiring police action.
• Write reports, field interrogation cards, and other documentation as required.
• Conduct preliminary investigations of crimes, crashes, incidents, and other law violations.
• Respond to routine, emergency, or difficult calls for service; may also initiate a call for service during patrol.
• Interview and/or interrogate suspects, witnesses, and drivers involved in crimes or crashes.
• Gather and preserve physical evidence.
• Make arrests or take persons into custody in accordance with federal, state, county, and city laws.
• Prepare cases for court presentation and testify when required.
• Summon paramedics, tow trucks, other law enforcement officers, and other assistance as appropriate.
• Take measurements and draw diagrams of scenes such as crashes.
• Conduct follow‑up investigations as policy and manpower allow.
• Accept responsibility for work product; resolve conflict and defuse tense situations when possible.
• Prepare various reports and records (investigation reports, field interrogation reports, property receipts, alcohol reports, etc.).
• Maintain normal availability by radio, laptop, or telephone for dispatch to emergencies or service calls.
• Carry and demonstrate competence with a firearm and less lethal devices at all times while on duty and for off‑duty details.
• Carry out duties in accordance with accepted police procedures and policy to ensure personal safety and safety of fellow officers.
• Coordinate activities with other officers or City departments and exchange information with other agencies.
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities; report missing or damaged items to supervisor.
• Maintain contact with the general public, court officials, and other City officials.
• Serve as a member of various employee committees, if required.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

• Transcripts reflecting a minimum of 60 college credits that include general studies or a high school diploma/GED with two years of U.S. military service.
• Physical agility test results.
• FBAT
  * results.
• Swim test results.

• Minimum age of 21 years.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with no record of DUI, suspension, or revocation in any state.
• U.S. citizen.
• Good physical condition and ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical, and drug screen.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealing with a variety of people.
• Ability to use mobile or hand‑held radio and related communication equipment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain objectivity in decision making.
• Good moral character without felony conviction, or misdemeanor convictions for perjury or false statement.
• Applicants residing in Miami‑Dade, Broward, Monroe, or Palm Beach counties must pass a full physical agility test (modified agility not accepted) and a swim test prior to application. Outside‑county applicants must pass both tests as part of the second phase of background investigation.

Must have a minimum of 60 completed college credits that include general studies; or a high school diploma/GED combined with at least two years of U.S. military service with an honorable discharge.

• Successful completion of required Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) or CJSTC and/or School of Justice requirements, including Police Academy, FBAT, and any other applicable tests or requirements.
• All applicants must submit FBAT results prior to application, unless they are military veterans or hold an associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Out‑of‑state applicants must submit a written statement acknowledging the requirement for a physical agility and swim test to be completed at a later date.
• Applicants must pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical, and drug screen.
• Must be able to complete a physical agility test within the last six months prior to application as administered by a certified FDLE training center. Must have successfully completed a swim test administered by a certified FDLE training center; passing scores must be submitted at the time of application.

Applicants must be in good physical condition, demonstrate competence with a firearm and less lethal devices, and be capable of performing duties that require strength, agility, and endurance.