Certified Police Officer - Vets Hired
Hollywood, FL
About the Job
The Position:
Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, we provide an energetic, innovative, and collaborative work environment for our employees. Want top-notch insurance? We offer low-cost health insurance with the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Plans. Need work-life balance? Weve got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an award-winning Wellness Program. And we dont stop there. We provide a generous Paid Time Off Program, including 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying student loans? Employees with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Lets partner together and grow with us.
The Requirements:
Must be a current State of Florida Certified Police Officer
United States Citizen
Minimum 21 years of age
High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
Pass Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) for physical agility
Pass Swim Test
Pass Oral Board Examination
Pass Polygraph Examination
Pass Psychological Screening (Law)
Pass an extensive background investigation
Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review
Pass an extensive medical evaluation
Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
Meet current State training requirements as necessary
Stable work history
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Must possess ability to exercise discretion
Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions, and committed no incidents of violence
Not have been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
Military discharge must be "Honorable"
Certified Police Officers previously employed by the City who successfully passed the department's hiring process may have certain hiring requirements waived