Police Officer Trainee

City of Tallahassee (FL) • Tallahassee, FL

228d • $50,000 - $50,000

About The Position

The City of Tallahassee is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This role requires successful completion of specific training and experience criteria, including educational qualifications or relevant work experience in law enforcement or military service. The position is critical to maintaining public safety and requires a commitment to uphold the law and serve the community effectively.

Requirements

• Successful completion of 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of college; or one year full-time law enforcement work in a sworn capacity; or one year active full-time military experience; or active reserve military experience with at least one year of deployment; or one year full-time as a correctional officer; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be at least 20 years of age but turn 21 prior to academy graduation.
• Must be a citizen of the United States with no pending criminal charges.
• Must have no felony convictions, perjury, false statement, or domestic violence convictions.
• Must have no DUI convictions within ten years of application.
• Visual ability must be correctable to 20/20 in each eye with normal color distinction and depth perception.
• Must reside within a 35-mile radius of the intersection of North Monroe and Tennessee Streets, Tallahassee, at the time of appointment.
• Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license and have a satisfactory driving history.
• Must truthfully complete the City Employment Application and the TPD Personal History Statement.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation, written exercise, oral board, and drug, medical and psychological screening.
• Must successfully complete a drug history review: no use of marijuana within one year of application; no use of any other drugs, including anabolic steroids, within ten years of application; no sale, distribution, manufacture, or transportation of any illegal drugs; no use of prescription medication or other controlled substances in a manner for which it was not intended within three years of application.
• No current use of tobacco products.
• Must meet the minimum requirements to attend an accredited State of Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran's Preference for service members and veterans, and their spouses, who may receive preference and priority in employment.

Benefits

• Diverse career opportunities
• Positive work-life balance
• Competitive compensation
• Exceptional wellness programs
• Comprehensive benefit packages

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees