Police Officer Trainee

Salary : $62,400.00 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-059
Department: Police
Opening Date: 02/26/2025

Description
$10,000 RETENTION INCENTIVE

ELIGIBILITY
1. If candidate possesses an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits), or higher degree from an accredited college/university):

• $5,000 will be paid upon hire
• $5,000 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer

2. If candidate only possesses a High School Diploma or Equivalent:

• $5,000 will be paid upon hire
• $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer
• $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of (5) years of service as a Certified Officer and possession of an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university

This retention incentive is in addition to the State of Florida $5,000 recruitment bonus.

REPAYMENT OF RETENTION INCENTIVE

• Applicants must meet all recruitment requirements and hiring standards.
• Incentive is subject to applicable payroll taxes
• All incentive monies stated above will require 100% repayment if employment ends for any reason within five (5) years from the date of successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer (payment must be made within a two (2) year timeframe)

SALARY

• Salary while attending the Police Academy & prior to certification: $30.00/hr
• Salary upon graduating the police academy and passing the FDLE certification exam: $70,215/yr
• An additional pay step will be added to the starting salary with an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university

General Statement of JobUnder general supervision, performs general-duty police work in the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminal suspects, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank.
Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE CJBAT, SWIM, AND BMST/PAT TESTS.

TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED AT BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER, PLEASE CONTACT (954) 201-6790 OR (954) 201-6931 FOR MORE INFORMATION**

The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, psychological examination(s), deception indicator examination, background investigation, Chief's interview(s) and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
Essential Functions

All applicants must:

• be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application;
• be a citizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States at the time of application;
• be of good moral character as defined by Florida Administrative Code 11B-27;
• possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent;
• have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment;
• have passed the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) exam (valid for four (4) years);
• have passed the BMST/PAT test (valid for six (6) months)**;
• have passed the Swim Test (valid indefinitely);
• have no felony convictions;
• not have visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp, or on the hands. Tattoos that are deemed to be excessive shall be covered with the appropriate uniform or attire;
• not have used any illegal controlled substances within three years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana;
• not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this application;
• not have used steroids within three (3) years of the date of this application;
• have not been dishonorably discharged from the military;
• have not used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application;

**Applicants that meet an exemption per House Bill 3 signed into law effective July 1st, will no longer be required to submit passing CJBAT scores.

• This does not apply to the Swim and BMST/PAT test.
• Applicants are not required to take the basic skills examination and assessment instrument before entering a law enforcement officer basic recruit training program if he or she is a veteran as defined in s. 1.01 (14) or holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

EXEMPTION DOCUMENTATION
1. Veteran Status Exemption:

• A DD214 form or other military documentation indicating an honorable discharge from the armed services.
• Please note that the discharge must be honorable; no other classification will satisfy this requirement.
• A single honorable discharge from a branch of the military will satisfy this requirement, even if the candidate has a discharge from another branch of service that is not honorable.

2. Education Exemption

• Copy of the degree.
• Transcripts indicating the degree was conferred.
• Please note that the candidate must have received the degree, and not just completed the number of hours required for the degree.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

APPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:

• Licenses/Certifications: If a positon requires a license and/or certification, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain them as a condition of employment.
• Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts: Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. Click the following link for a list of credentialed agencies:
• Status Updates/Communication: please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department.
• Incomplete fields: all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Required documentation: copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated.
• Driving history: to request a copy of your Florida driving history, visit flhsmv.gov
• Military personnel records: to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.gov
• E-Verify: Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization.
• Assistance with online application: for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
• Additional assistance: for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.

REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONS

• EEO Policy: it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same.
• Tobacco Policy: the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.
• Reasonable Accommodations: applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during the job application process may contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.
• E-Verify: the Town of Davie participates in E-Verify. Federal Law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. For more information on E-Verify, please contact 1-888-897-7781.
• Veterans' Preference: the Town of Davie will grant Veterans' Preference to eligible veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States in compliance with applicable federal and state laws concerning Veterans' Preference. Eligible applicants must submit a DD-214 Member 4 form and
• Essential Employees: Employees may be required to work during emergency events/situations as determined by supervisor.

The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

For a more detailed overview of our benefits package,
01

Are you 19 years old or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a High School graduate from an accredited High School or possess a GED?

• Yes
• No

03

Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a citizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

06

Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years? If yes, please provide the date and the details of the conviction.
07

Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)? If yes, please provide the date of the suspension.
08

Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the above question, on what date did you last use any tobacco products?
10

Have you used any illegal controlled substances within three (3) years of the date of this application (with the exception of marijuana)?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one (1) year of the date of this application?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have current passing scores on the Basic Motors Skills (Agility), Swim, and C.J.B.A.T. (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) from the BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered "yes" to the question above, please attach a copy of all required Academy test results to include CJBAT, SWIM and BMST.-Answer yes to this question if you are able to attach the Academy test results.-Answer no to this question if you have not taken all the required Academy tests.

• Yes
• No

14

Do you currently possess passing scores for the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) exam? Must be within the past 4 years).

• Yes
• No

15

Do you qualify under the education or veteran status exemption?

• Yes
• No

16

Have you taken and passed the Swim Test? Results are valid indefinitely.

• Yes
• No

17

Have you passed the BMST/PAT test (valid for six (6) months)?

• Yes
• No

18

Do you qualify for an exemption from taking the basic skills examination (CJBAT)?

• Yes
• No

19

Do you have any visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp or on the hands?

• Yes
• No

20

Have you failed a Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Medical, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year?

• Yes
• No

21

Have you used steroids within three (3) years of the date of this application without a physician's prescription?

• Yes
• No

22

Do you have any felony convictions? If yes, please provide details.
23

Have you ever been dishonorably discharged from the military?
Required Question