Non-Certified Police Officer

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Under the general supervision of a Sergeant and in cooperation with the community, performs a variety of policing and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public, and to perform essential functions as required. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners.

Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statutes and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written work product for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

• United States Citizen
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of state certification.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
• Pass Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) – Out-of-State Certified Police Officers who provide proof of their out-of-state Law Enforcement certification may have this requirement waived. (Not required for those with an associates degree or higher or if they are veterans with an honorable discharge)
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
• Pass Swim Test
• Pass an Oral Board Examination
• Pass Polygraph Examination
• Pass Psychological Screening (Law)
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation
• Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary
• Stable work history
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion
• Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions and committed no incidents of violence
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Military discharge must not have been Dishonorable

After an initial review of your application, if you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will receive an invitation to Vetted, the background screening platform, where you will be prompted to upload the required documentation.

Examination:
Candidates must take the Criminal Justice Basic Aptitude Test for Law Enforcement Officers (CJBAT) from I/O Solutions or Broward College and receive a passing score. Candidates must also pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT), and Swim test. Documentation from the Criminal Justice Testing Center at Broward Community College Institute of Public Safety or any other state-wide acceptable testing institution indicating their passing score of each component must be provided with the application.

Registration for testing is online, and applicants must present a completed CJSTC 75 form, a valid photo I.D., and pay appropriate fees to be eligible for written test appointments. The CJBAT results are valid for four years; PAT is valid for six months;
Swim score is valid for life.

Veteran's Preference information and other testing details are provided where applicable in the posting.

The City values veterans and qualified spouses; certain service members may receive preference and waivers for…