Law Enforcement Officer - Certified ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus) (2025)

$5,000 Hiring Bonus

Eligibility for EXPERIENCED Florida State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates :

You must currently be employed by a law enforcement agency within the State of Florida and have a minimum of ONE YEAR full-time sworn, law enforcement experience from a Florida law enforcement agency (not including time spent in the police academy).

Payment

• $2,500 will be paid upon hire and $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of field training.
• You must meet the criteria above and be hired after January 1, 2023. Bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All monies are subject to repayment if employment ends for any reason within the first 2-years.

Eligibility for OUT OF STATE Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates :

Candidates may be eligible for a one-time payment of up to $5,000 if hired as a newly employed full-time Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida on or after July 1, 2022 through The Department of Economic Opportunity.

Payment

The Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program

Department Overview :

The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 230 police officers and 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses, and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA).

This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem-solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement : to be the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family.

For more information on our City and Police Department, please visit the following sites :

Coral Springs Police Department Employment Information : https : / / www.joincspd.com

Coral Springs Police Department website : https : / / www.coralsprings.org / Government / Departments / Police

Coral Springs Police Department Facebook Page : facebook.com / coralspringspolice

Coral Springs Police Department Instagram : instagram.com / coralspringspd

This position is offered to candidates who are either experienced, certified Law Enforcement Officers or have attended the Police Academy in the State of Florida and obtained their Florida Law Enforcement Certification.

Under the direction of a Police Sergeant, performs general duty police work involving crime detection, prevention, and investigation. Employee functions at journey staff level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of citizens. Specific assignments are received from a Police Sergeant or superior officer; however, the employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations. Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations.

To be considered for the position of Law Enforcement Officer, candidates

MUST

meet one of the following criteria exactly as stated :

AND

a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college as recognized by the United States Department of Education.

OR

Out-of-State certification must qualify for FDLE Comparative Compliance as outlined here : http : / / www.fdle.state.fl.us / CJSTC / Officer-Requirements / Equivalency-of-Training.aspx OR

In addition to the above criteria, candidates must meet all of the following :

Candidates who are selected for further consideration after submitting their initial employment application will be contacted by email to provide additional documentation including the Extended Application. Only candidates selected for consideration beyond the submission of their initial employment application will be provided with these documents.

Law Enforcement Officers will begin their career on Step 1 of the current pay scale (please see chart below). Law Enforcement Officers hired with 1 to 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 2 ($76,901) of the established pay scale and those with 2 full years or more of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 3 ($80,105) of the established pay scale. If you have any additional questions, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement using this link : Collective Bargaining Agreement

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account; please check your account regularly.

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The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment-related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed.

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