Police Officer Cadet Sponsorship

Lake City, City of • Lake City, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Selected applicants will receive a full sponsorship for all costs associated with attending a Basic Law Enforcement Academy to include tuition, books, uniforms and fees. Plus employment as a Lake City Police Dept (LCPD) Cadet, 40 hours per week, with benefits, while enrolled in the Academy. Upon acquisition of their Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Law Enforcement Officer Certification, the selected applicant will be appointed as a full time Police Officer with LCPD and will receive pay and benefits commensurate with that classification. Sponsorship is performed under the supervision of the Lake City Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards Training Sergeant. Participation in the LCPD Police Officer Cadet Sponsorship requires the applicant to agree to and sign a five (5) Year employment agreement contract.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma (GED).
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to read, write and speak effectively
• Ability to meet physical requirements and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to pass basic firearms qualifications
• Light (up to 15 pounds) to heavy (45 pounds and over) lifting and carrying
• Endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
• Reaching, pulling, pushing, smelling
• Climbing, walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, bending, stooping, jumping, running, driving
• Depth perception
• Distinguish colors
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
• Acceptable hearing (without hearing aid)

Nice To Haves

• A comparable amount of education can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Attend all classes and labs required to successfully pass the curricula of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
• Report for assignment at the Lake City Police Department as determined by the Office of Professional Standards during periods of class recess or when class hours are less than a 40-hour work week.
• Keep the Training Sergeant in the Office of Professional Standards informed of their schedule.
• Successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification bypassing the required State Officer Exam no later than (60) days after graduation from a Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Benefits

• Full sponsorship for all costs associated with attending a Basic Law Enforcement Academy to include tuition, books, uniforms and fees.
• Employment as a Lake City Police Dept (LCPD) Cadet, 40 hours per week, with benefits, while enrolled in the Academy.
• Pay and benefits commensurate with that classification upon appointment as a full-time Police Officer.
• One (1) state certification examination paid for by the Lake City Police Department.

What This Job Offers

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