Salary : $66,915.00 Annually
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-0530
Department: Police – Administration
Opening Date: 05/30/2023
Description
While attending the Police Academy, Cadets will make 58,000 a year, until the completion of the Police Academy.
Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to prepare a non-certified applicant (Police Cadet) to receive the necessary training and education through The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training (Police Academy) to become a prospective Police Officer. The Police Academy prepares the cadet to become an entry-level law enforcement officer in the State of Florida. Employees in this classification perform practical skills and simulated activities that complement the classroom instruction. This minimum standards program is regulated by the Florida statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program. Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Program, a cadet is eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification exam.
Examples of Duties
Cadets are to attend all required courses at the Police Academy. While at the Police Academy, Cadets are supervised by Academy Staff and required to perform any related duties the Academy deems necessary.
Cadets are required to complete and achieve a passing score on the following courses which total 770 hours of instruction (courses are subject to change per Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission):
- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Legal
- Interactions in a Diverse Community
- Interviewing and Report Writing
- Fundamentals of Patrol
- Calls for Service
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Scene to Courtroom
- Critical Incidents
- Traffic Stops
- DUI Traffic Stops
- Traffic Investigations
- First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
- Criminal Justice Firearms
- Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Dart Firing Stun Gun
- Physical Fitness
Minimum Training and Experience
High school diploma or GED; supplemented by completing and achieving passing scores on the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT), passing a physical fitness ability test (Basic Motor Skills), Swim Test, and successful completion of background investigation. Please note, if you have an Associate’s Degree or higher, you do not need to take the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT).
Special Requirements
- Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
- U.S. citizenship
- Age 19 or higher
- Good driving record
- Clean criminal record
The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Veteran’s Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
Marginal Functions
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members as required.
Performs routine office functions such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
Performs related duties as directed.
01
Are you at least 19 years of age?
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a United States Citizen?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess – or are you eligible to immediately obtain – a valid Florida driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have current passing scores on the Basic Motor Skills Test, CJBAT, and Swim test given at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety? If so, please attach a copy to your application. Please note, if you have an Associate’s Degree or higher, you do not need to take the CJBAT.
- Yes, I have passing scores and I have attached them to my application.
- No, but I have an Associate’s Degree or higher and I have attached a copy of my degree or transcripts to my application.
- No, I do not have passing scores.
05
Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you earned a degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university? If so, please select your highest level of education.
- Yes, I have an Associate’s Degree
- Yes, I have a Bachelor’s Degree
- Yes, I have a Master’s Degree or higher
- No, I do not have a degree
07
Please use the space below to detail what field your degree is in. Please include what College or University your obtained your degree from. If you do not have a degree, please write “N/A”.
08
Do you possess a DD214 for military service? If so, please attach a copy to your application.
- Yes, I have received an honorable discharge
- Yes, but I did not receive an honorable discharge
- No, I do not possess a DD214
09
Are you currently a civilian employee with the Lauderhill Police Department?
- Yes
- No
10
Are you currently an employee of the City of Lauderhill(not employed within the Police Department)?
- Yes
- No
11
Have you processed with the City of Lauderhill Police Department within the last 12 months? (Please note: processed means you have taken a psychological or polygraph. If you only submitted an application or a PHQ, please answer “No”).
- Yes
- No
12
Please use the space below to detail when you applied to the City of Lauderhill Police Department and the status of your application. Please also state if you did not pass the background, polygraph, or psychological phases of the City of Lauderhill Police Department Recruitment. If you have not applied with the City of Lauderhill Police Department within the last 12 months, please write “N/A”.
13
Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years?
- Yes
- No
14
Have you received five (5) or more tickets for a moving violation within the last five (5) years?
- Yes
- No
15
Have you used tobacco products within the last 12 months, including but not limited to, nicotine, E-cigarettes, or hookah?
- Yes
- No
16
Have you used any drugs (controlled substances without a doctor’s prescription OR any illegal substances) within 36 months of the date of this application?
- Yes
- No
17
Have you used steroids without a physician’s prescription within five (5) years of this application?
- Yes
- No
18
Are you willing to work unusual hours including nights, weekends, and holidays?
- Yes
- No
19
Do you hold any spiritual or value-based beliefs that would preclude you from using deadly force upon another person should circumstances dictate such action to be objectively reasonable?
- Yes
- No
20
Have you ever been convicted – or plead guilty to – a felony or misdemeanor involving:1. Perjury or falsifying of any document.2. A sexual offense or indecent exposure.3. Violence against a spouse, child, or an incompetent person.
- Yes
- No
21
Are you currently in the Police Academy?
- Yes
- No
22
Please use the space below to detail what Police Academy you are currently attending. Please include your expected graduation date. If you are not currently in the Police Academy, please write “N/A”.
23
Are you a resident of the City of Lauderhill?
- Yes
- No
Required Question