Law Enforcement Officer - Certified ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus) (2026)

About the role

The Coral Springs Police Department seeks to hire experienced and certified law enforcement officers. The department offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations.
• Protects the lives and property of citizens; administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons; provides assistance to stranded motorists.
• Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, and stolen property; investigates suspected illegal activity; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals and prisoners to county jail, court hearings, etc.
• Investigates crimes scene and accidents; administers breathalyzer tests; administers CVSA tests; searches for and preserves evidence; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections; escorts funerals and parades.
• Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts; solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.
• Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic and parking regulations, etc.
• Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintains logs; completes forms; prepares reports.
• Aids in natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; directs evacuation traffic.
• Assists with animal control services.

Requirements

• 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).
• 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.
• To qualify, you must currently be employed by a law enforcement agency and have a minimum of TWO YEARS full-time sworn law enforcement experience (not including time spent in the police academy).

Qualifications

• To be considered for the position of Law Enforcement Officer, candidates MUST meet one of the following criteria exactly as stated:
• Hold certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida AND a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college as recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Hold certification as a Law Enforcement Officer (Florida or elsewhere within the U.S.) AND a minimum of two-years of experience (not including time spent in the Police Academy) as a Law Enforcement Officer in a full-time capacity AND hold a MINIMUM of an Associate's Degree/60-College Credits* towards a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university as recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Certified Law Enforcement candidates must hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree/60-College Credits at the time of application to be considered for hire, regardless of years of experience.
• Candidates approved for hire with an Associate's Degree/60- College Credits must sign a contract committing to obtain a Bachelor's Degree within 5-years of hire.
• Meet the requirements outlined for Law Enforcement Officers pursuant to Florida State Statute and meet minimum standards as set forth by the Broward College Institute of Public Safety and the City of Coral Springs.
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen.
• Possess a current valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of application.

Skills

Under 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including annual leave, holiday pay, personal days, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Compensation details available upon request.

Pay

Law Enforcement Officers hired with 1 to 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 2 ($80,746) of the established pay scale and those with 2 full years or more of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 3 ($84,110) of the established pay scale.

Schedule

The Coral Springs Police Department offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees which includes annual leave, holiday pay, personal days, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance.