Police Officer Uncertified (Police Cadet)

City of Plantation • Plantation, FL

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About The Position

The Plantation Police Department is hiring a Police Officer to protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances. Officers follow departmental rules and regulations and receive instructions from higher-ranking police personnel. The position is designated as essential during declared emergencies and requires National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level. Applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Plantation Police Department.

Applicants must pass all pre-employment tests and selection steps. The process may take up to one year, and applicants who fail any part of it may reapply after one year. The selection process includes an oral board interview, computer-based skills testing, a CVSA examination (polygraph), a background investigation, psychological and medical evaluations, and drug and alcohol testing. A physician’s statement confirming physical fitness, valid within 90 days, is required to take the Basic Motor Skills Test.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Have a valid Florida driver's license and a good driving record, with no suspensions in the past two years and no more than two suspensions in the past five years unless due to error.
• Have no felony conviction or conviction for a crime that would question moral character.
• Pass the Basic Motor Skills Test, Swim Test, and Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) at Broward College Criminal Justice Institute. CJBAT is not required for applicants with an associate degree or higher or military veterans with an Honorable Discharge.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent for police officer certification.
• Meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and the Plantation Police Department.
• Provide a physician’s statement confirming physical fitness, valid within 90 days, to take the Basic Motor Skills Test.
• Submit the application documents specified in the posting, including proof of education, identification and test results, and notarized applicant background and FDLE waiver forms.
• Applicants may be disqualified for specified driving history or conduct, including DUI/DWI, serious accident-related offenses, fleeing or eluding, reckless driving, excessive moving violations or suspensions, a history of at-fault accidents, or failure to disclose driver’s license information without reasonable explanation.
• No visible tattoos above the collar are permitted while on duty, and body ornamentation must not be visible or exposed while on duty.

Responsibilities

• Protect life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Follow departmental rules and regulations and instructions from higher-ranking police personnel.
• Serve as an essential employee during declared emergencies.

Benefits

• Eligible full-time City of Plantation employees may qualify for the U.S. Department of Education Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program after making 120 qualifying monthly payments.

What This Job Offers

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