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Certified Police Officer (Out of State Certified)

Certified Police Officer (Out of State Certified)

Government JobsFort Lauderdale, FL, US
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Job Posting : Police Officer

The Town of Davie is seeking candidates for the position of Police Officer. This role is located in Davie, FL, and is full-time.

Job Description

The Town of Davie offers a $10,000 retention incentive for candidates. Eligibility criteria and payment details are as follows :

1. If the 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 the 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. The repayment of the retention incentive is as follows :

  • 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 : $70,215 - $113,740

    Continuous police officer experience - begin at a step equivalent to the years of service up to a maximum of step 3

    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

    Candidates currently attending a State of Florida Comparative Compliance course shall receive reimbursement for the course upon successful completion of the FTO program

    General Statement of Job : Under 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. May be responsible for various areas of assignment as indicated in the "Illustrative Examples of Work" below. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank.

    Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

    All applicants must :

  • Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent;
  • Possess an out-of-state Law Enforcement Certification;
  • Have the ability to enroll in the State of Florida Comparative Compliance course OR be currently enrolled in a State of Florida Comparative Compliance course OR possess a State of Florida Comparative Compliance certification (possession of FDLE certificate must be submitted prior to becoming a Sworn Police Officer with the Department);
  • Be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application;
  • Be a Citizen of the United States at the time of application;
  • Have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment;
  • Have passed the Basic Motor Skills test (valid for six (6) months);
  • Have passed the Swim Test (valid indefinitely);
  • Be of good moral character as defined by Florida Administrative Code 11B-27;
  • Have no felony convictions;
  • Not have been dishonorably discharged from the military;
  • Not have an open Internal Affairs Investigation;
  • Not have failed Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year;
  • Not have one or more drivers' license suspensions within five years of the date of this application;
  • Not have steroid usage within three (3) years of the date of this application;
  • Not have a DUI arrest and / or conviction in the last five years;
  • 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 any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application to include nicotine and E-cigarettes.

    • PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE SWIM AND AGILITY 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

    • Special Requirements

    PLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATION

    APPLICATION ASSISTANCE / INFORMATION :

  • 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.
  • 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
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