Police Officer (Certified) -$7,500 Signing Bonus

City of Coconut Creek • Coconut Creek, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Coconut Creek Police Department is hiring a Police Officer to perform entry-level specialized law enforcement work. Work is normally performed under the supervision of a ranking or senior officer, though officers frequently exercise independent judgment and discretion. Performance is continually reviewed by supervisors. The role requires rapid and efficient execution of specialized duties under normal and emergency conditions and may involve threats to personal safety or life.

Officers perform patrol and investigative work, communicate with the public and other officers, prepare reports and legal documents, and respond to crashes, emergencies, and disasters. The position involves rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and overnight hours, as well as weekends and holidays. Applicants must meet the listed certification or police academy requirements before employment and satisfy the City's screening, physical, testing, residency, and other qualification requirements.

Requirements

• Meet one of the listed law enforcement qualifications before employment: hold current Florida law enforcement certification after completing basic recruit training at a certified police academy; be enrolled in a Florida police academy and complete its required profiles and obtain certification before employment; or have completed basic recruit training at an out-of-state certified police academy and be able to obtain Florida certification before employment.
• Be at least 21 years old on the date of hire.
• Be a United States citizen.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Live in Palm Beach, Broward, or Dade County within the first three months of the job offer.
• Provide passing swim-test and Basic Motor Skills Test (Agility) results from a state-certified FDLE/CJSTC Institute. Swim-test results are valid for life; agility results are valid for six months. Modified agility test results are not accepted.
• Successfully complete a physical examination, including drug screening and vision testing, under CJSTC specifications.
• Successfully complete psychological and polygraph evaluations.
• Successfully pass a background check to determine good moral character, including fingerprinting and criminal and employment history verification.
• Meet the statutory disqualifier requirements, including no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement and no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, subject to the exceptions described in the posting.
• Have a good driving record and possess a Florida driver's license by the date of appointment.
• Provide certified driving histories for every state in which the applicant has held a driver's license.
• Submit the required application documents, including a high school diploma or equivalent, applicable law enforcement certification or academy/examination documentation, passing swim and agility test scores, valid driver's license, certified driving histories, proof of U.S. citizenship, applicable DD214, and applicable court dispositions.
• Have knowledge of first aid.
• Be skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook, and in providing good customer service.
• Be able to analyze problems, identify alternatives, estimate consequences, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Be able to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions and communicate and understand information in English orally and in writing.
• Be able to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships and regularly attend work punctually.
• Be able to exercise independent judgment.
• Be able to operate a law enforcement vehicle during day and night, in emergency situations, congested traffic, and unsafe road conditions.
• Be able to perform the physical, sensory, and environmental demands described in the posting, including extended standing and walking and, at times, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling objects up to 80 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• College-level coursework is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform law enforcement patrol duties on rotating shifts, including days, evenings, and overnight shifts; work weekends and holidays; conduct foot patrols; and physically check building doors and windows.
• Communicate with members of the public, including juveniles, by providing information and directions, mediating disputes, and explaining rights and processes.
• Communicate effectively in court and other formal settings.
• Read, understand, prepare, and process legal and non-legal documents, including citations, affidavits, warrants, and investigative reports.
• Communicate clearly over police radio channels when initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Perform rescue functions at crashes, emergencies, and disasters, including directing traffic for extended periods, administering emergency medical aid, moving people from danger, and securing or evacuating hazardous areas.
• Gather information in criminal investigations by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects and obtaining their statements.
• Search people, vehicles, buildings, and outdoor areas; detain people and stop suspicious vehicles and persons.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• $7,500 signing bonus for eligible experienced Florida state-certified law enforcement officer candidates, subject to the stated eligibility, service, and repayment terms.
• $5,000 signing bonus for new Florida-certified officers under the Florida Recruitment Program.
• Up to $1,000 reimbursement for EOT under the Florida Recruitment Program.

What This Job Offers

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