Non-Certified Police Officer

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

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees. 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 Statues 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.

Requirements

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"
Five (5) or more traffic moving violations in the last five (5) years or a poor overall driving history.
Two (2) OR more drivers' license suspensions in the last five (5) years.
Any D.U.I. arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years.
Any tattoos on the neck or face.
Any ARREST AND/OR CONVICTION involving domestic violence issues.
Failure to disclose any traffic tickets, convictions, past employer information, or any other pertinent/relevant information in your background.
Recent use of any illegal controlled substance.
If you have failed our background investigation or psychological screening (sworn only) in the past year.
If you have any discharge other than "Honorable" from the military.
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position.
In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to 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

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)