Police Cadet

Position Overview

The City is sponsoring eligible candidates through the Police Academy. This position prepares a non-certified applicant (Police Cadet) to receive the necessary training and education through the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training (Police Academy) to become a prospective Police Officer. Employees in this classification perform practical skills and simulated activities that complement classroom instruction, regulated by Florida statutes and a highly structured, disciplined program.

Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Program, a cadet is eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification exam. The position is under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or designee and includes performing other duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend all required courses at the Police Academy.
• While at the Academy, perform any related duties the Academy deems necessary.
• Complete the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit training in order to become eligible for the certification exam.
• Perform routine office functions such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
• Perform related duties as directed.

• Minimum age of 19 years.
• Must be a United States citizen at the time of application.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent; evaluation of foreign diploma may be required.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult; must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
• If ever arrested, must submit an official court disposition with the application.
• Must successfully pass the Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT or FBAT). If not completed by the application date, the test must be scheduled by the interview date. The test is not required for non‑certified applicants with an associate’s degree or higher.
• Must successfully pass the Physical Agility Test. The test must be completed at Broward College Institute of Public Safety Testing Center. If not completed by the application date, it must be scheduled by the interview date. Contact  or  for more information.
• Proof of education level (copy of high school diploma, GED, or college transcript) must be uploaded in PDF format.
• Any required licenses or certifications for the position must be submitted; otherwise the application will be incomplete.
• Drug and alcohol testing is conducted per City policy and federal, state, and local requirements.
• The City of Lauderhill is an E‑Verify employer.

The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.

C. 12101 et. seq.), the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for employment by the state and its political subdivisions, and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. A current member of any reserve component, Florida National Guard, or a victor who has been honorably discharged may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for positions that are not exempt under the statute.

• Schedule Requirements: ability to work 84 hours per pay period, 12‑hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Driving Requirements: ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle for extended periods, including utilization as a field office; and to enter and exit the vehicle several times throughout the day.
• Physical Requirements:
  
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