Police Recruit ($10K Bonus)

City of Hallandale Beach • City of Hallandale Beach, FL

8h • 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. (Non-Certified Police Officer) Successfully complete rigorous academic and physical training, through an established Police Academy curriculum. Works under the direct supervision of a Training Advisor, Police Officer and other Police Personnel, with additional supportive supervision from the command staff of the police department. The City of Hallandale Beach is currently accepting applications for the position of Non-Certified Police Officer position. There is a mandatory orientation & Civil Service examination required for this position. If your application is selected, you will be invited to take the exam (date to be determined). Participation is required; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position. In order to successfully apply for this position, please submit the online application with following attachments in PDF format: Florida Driver's License, Copy of Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate or U.S. Passport, Proof of Education (High School Diploma or GED), Copy of Armed Service Discharge Papers (DD214, if applicable), Copy of Social Security Card, Copy of CJBAT if applicable. Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience, background investigation; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen. Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment. The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans’ Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. All minimum requirements for the Police Officer position will be discussed at the orientation/information session.

Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age or older at the time of employment
• Be a United States Citizen
• High school Diploma or GED
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State of Florida driver's license
• Have not been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement
• Have good moral character
• 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.
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Passing Swim Test scores from Broward College Institute of Public Safety
• CJBAT scores for applicable candidates (Veterans and anyone holding an Associates Degree or higher are exempt)
• Passing Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) from Broward College Institute of Public Safety
• Must submit the online application with attachments in PDF format: Florida Driver's License, Copy of Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate or U.S. Passport, Proof of Education (High School Diploma or GED), Copy of Armed Service Discharge Papers (DD214, if applicable), Copy of Social Security Card, Copy of CJBAT if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Veteran's Preference Applies

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.
• Successfully complete rigorous academic and physical training, through an established Police Academy curriculum.

Benefits

• $10,000.00 bonus split up as followed: - $4,000.00 at successful completion of police academy/certification - $6,000.00 at successful completion of probationary period
• Eligible for the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program ($5,000 after taxes)
• Starting salary for Non-Certified Police Recruit: $62,000.00 (WHILE ATTENDING ACADEMY)

What This Job Offers

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