Police Officer (Certified)

City of Fort Lauderdale•Fl 33312, FL

15h•$81,723 - $120,037•Onsite

About The Position

The Fort Lauderdale Police Department is now offering a Sign-on Bonus for Certified Police Officers. Candidates who successfully complete the selection process and are hired by the agency will receive a one-time payment of $7,500 upon successful completion of State Officer Certification Exam. Florida State Certified Police Officers will receive their sign-on bonus upon hire. The City of Fort Lauderdale's Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement and trust. Fort Lauderdale Police Officers serve a highly diverse multicultural community. This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by the Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and the FOP.

Requirements

Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
Have a U.S. high school education, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of Non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (If a degree was acquired in a country other than the United States, evidence of equivalence from a recognized agency must be provided.)
Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Possess a valid Florida driver's license or obtain within 30 days of appointment.
Possess a valid Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Officer Certification. Must provide copy of certification
Possess a certification from another Federal or State Law Enforcement Agency and worked as a full-time Police Officer for at least one (1) year (excluding police academy training hours) – Must provide State certification and academy training curriculum.
Completed an Equivalency of Academy Training program approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. – Must provide copy of certification.
Shall be non-user of tobacco products which include, but may not be limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vapor cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco of any kind at all times (whether on or off duty).
Must be able to successfully complete all City of Fort Lauderdale required pre-employment examination requirements.
Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission.
If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

Nice To Haves

Florida State Certified Police Officers will receive their sign-on bonus upon hire.
Experienced Police Officers may be offered a higher starting salary based on their years of service (not inclusive of academy training time)