What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Trainee position at Town of Davie?
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. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank.**An Associate's Degree or equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) from an accredited college/university, OR two (2) years of service in the U.S. military with an Honorable Discharge.
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.All applicants must:
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
Salary upon graduating the police academy and passing the FDLE certification exam: $68,170/yr
A one-time retention Bonus will be paid in the amount of $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period as a Certified Police Officer.
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.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 an Associate's Degree or equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) from an accredited college/university, OR two (2) years of service in the U.S. Armed Forces with an honorable discharge;
- 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. All applicants must not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year 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.
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.
Salary upon graduating the police academy and passing the FDLE certification exam: $68,170/yr
A one-time retention Bonus will be paid in the amount of $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period as a Certified Police Officer.
Salary : $68,170
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