Certified Police Officer

City of Hollywood, Florida • Hollywood FL, FL

32d • 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 the ability to act independently, exercise sound judgment, and may involve elements of personal danger, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Work is performed in accordance with Florida Statutes and departmental policies, and incumbents may be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

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 the ability to exercise discretion.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have no felony convictions.
• 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 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 with their application.
• Present a completed "CJSTC 75" form, a valid photo I.D., and pay appropriate fees to become eligible for written test appointments.
• Sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

Nice To Haves

• Previous law enforcement experience may influence starting pay step.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of policing and law enforcement activities.
• Engage in patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions.
• Ensure the safety of the public.
• Apprehend criminals.
• Direct traffic.
• Transport prisoners.
• Act without close supervision and exercise independent judgment.
• Assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence, if authorized.

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 eligibility (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