Police Officer- Certified ($20K Bonus)

City of Hallandale Beach • City of Hallandale Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities including police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and other traditional and non-traditional related law enforcement activities. Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant, with additional supportive supervision from the command staff of the police department.

Requirements

• Must be 19 years or older at the time of employment
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State of Florida driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed
• U.S. citizen
• Must be able to read and write the English language
• Must possess or be able to obtain Certification from the Federal Emergency Management Administration, National Incident Management System IS-700 Introduction to NIMS, IS-800 National Response Plan, IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command, and IS-200 Incident Command for Single Resources within one (1) year of employment start date.
• A high school diploma or GED
• Proof of valid FDLE Law Enforcement Certification
• Current State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification
• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
• Working knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances
• Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Hallandale Police Department
• Working knowledge of First Responder and CPR techniques
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions quickly and objectively, sometimes under emergency situations
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies and practices
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to learn the City's geography
• Ability to exercise discretion
• Ability to meet the Department's physical standards, if any
• Candidates with qualifying experience and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Officer certification may be eligible for a higher entry rate of pay based on their experience.
• Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal police officer and FDLE Certification.
• Starting salary cannot exceed the years of experience minus one pay grade year.
• Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below (see other requirements section)

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities including police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and other traditional and non-traditional related law enforcement activities.
• Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant, with additional supportive supervision from the command staff of the police department.

Benefits

• $20,000 Sign-on Bonus distributed as follows - $7,000 immediately upon hire & remaining $13,000 upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period
• Eligible for the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program ($5,000 one-time bonus payment after taxes)
• Certified Police Officers with qualifying experience and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification are eligible for a higher entry rate of pay (higher Step) based on their experience.
• Veteran's Preference Applies

What This Job Offers

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