Certified Police Officer

City of Hollywood, Florida • Police Department - 3250 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, FL

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hollywood is seeking a Certified Police Officer to join their team. This role involves performing a variety of policing and law enforcement activities, including patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to ensure public safety. The position requires incumbents to act without close supervision and exercise independent judgment, adhering to Florida Statutes and departmental policies. Duties may include directing traffic, apprehending criminals, and transporting prisoners, with an element of personal danger and exposure to adverse weather conditions. The role may also involve assuming the duties of a Sergeant in their absence. The City of Hollywood offers a competitive salary, a generous benefits package, and a pension plan, along with a 4-Day Work Week, an Award Winning Wellness Program, and a comprehensive Paid Time Off Program. Additionally, employees with 10 years of public service may qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Requirements

• Must be a current State of Florida Certified Police Officer.
• United States Citizen.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT).
• Pass Swim Test.
• Pass 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 be "Honorable".
• Submit training documentation to determine if it meets FDLE standards.
• Present documentation from the Criminal Justice Testing Center at Broward Community College Institute of Public Safety or any other state-wide acceptable testing institution indicating passing score of each component with application.
• Submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) to obtain veteran's preference.
• Affirm non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Police Officers previously employed by the City of Hollywood who successfully passed the Hollywood Police Department's hiring process may have certain hiring requirements waived.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of policing and law enforcement activities.
• Engage in patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions.
• Ensure the safety of the public.
• Act without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Adhere to Florida Statues and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Direct traffic.
• Apprehend criminals.
• Transport prisoners.
• Assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

Benefits

• Low cost health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Flexible Spending Plans.
• 4-Day Work Week.
• Award Winning Wellness Program.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program (13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave).
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program (for employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments).
• Competitive pay.
• Pension plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED