Law Enforcement Trainee Job Orlando area,Florida USA,Government

Position: Law Enforcement Trainee (2026)

Law Enforcement Trainee – Police Officer

The position is for candidates who meet education requirements but lack experience, with an opportunity for military veterans to become sworn officers after completing the academy. Law Enforcement Trainees are sworn in as officers upon academy completion and receive a base salary of $77,516.00 and full benefit coverage.

Responsibilities

Enforce vehicle parking and operating laws; issue citations.
Assist officers with investigations of wanted and missing persons, stolen property, and prepare reports.
Direct traffic and assist pedestrians at intersections.
Prepare daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintain logs; complete speed reports.
Assist with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; direct evacuation traffic.
Assist with animal control services.
Attend academy, training sessions, and seminars as directed.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Requirement:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
Or two years of active duty in the Military and at least 60 accredited college credit hours in lieu of a bachelor’s degree. Other military, work, and education experience may be considered.
Candidates must sign a contract committing to complete a bachelor’s degree within five years of hire.
Meet Florida state law enforcement requirements and standards set by Broward College Institute of Public Safety and the City of Coral Springs.
Minimum age of 21 years and U.S. citizenship.
Valid Florida driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Benefits

Full tuition, books, and class materials paid while attending Broward College Institute of Public Safety Police Academy.
Insurance benefits while attending the academy.
Upon academy completion, sworn in as a Police Officer, receive Step 1 pay and begin field training.

Examination Process

Apply online.

Application review.

Request of required documents and Extended Application.

Document review, including:

CJBAT (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) – minimum passing score within last four years (not required for those with an associate’s degree or higher, active military service, or Florida certification).
Basic Motor Skills Test – passing score within last six months.
Swim Test – passing score, does not expire.
Copy of birth certificate.
Copy of high‑school diploma or GED (if not applying with a bachelor’s degree).
Copy of driver’s license with current name and address.
Copy of Social Security card with current name.
Copy of military release form – DD214 (if applicable).
Official sealed/stamped college transcripts.

Oral board.

Computerized voice‑stress analysis examination and fingerprints.

Psychological evaluation.

Ride‑along participation.

Interview with chief of police.

Extensive background investigation.

Post‑offer medical examination and drug test.

Completion of 12‑month probationary period.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to an equitable, drug‑free work environment and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other factors. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. For assistance contact: police employment.

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