Police Officer - Certified ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus)

About the role

Enforces laws and ordinances of the City, County and State. Performs traffic activities, makes arrests and bookings. Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle. Performs patrol activities, to include pursuing and apprehending subjects, conducting felony stops, conducting teletype checks, controlling disorderly persons, transporting subjects and prisoners, searching for wanted persons, conducting dwelling and ground checks.

Conducts investigations, to include crime scenes, deaths, abuse cases, domestic violence, traffic accidents, animal calls and non-police action calls. Collects, disposes and secures evidence. Writes reports and processes paperwork. Responds to rescue calls. Responds to emergency situations, to include controlling riots and directing evacuations. Performs first aid duties.

Requirements

• 21 years of age (candidates may apply 6 months before their 21st birthday)
• United States Citizen
• Certified in the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer
• A minimum of 54 accredited college credits
• Substitutes:
  • Three years of active military service can substitute for the college credit requirement
  • Three years of full-time law enforcement experience can substitute for the college credit requirement

Note: The cost of the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course and the Florida Law Enforcement state exam is the applicant’s responsibility.

Pay

Salary up to $77,114.58 (depending on experience)

Benefits

$10,000 Signup Bonus