Police Recruit (Sponsored Position)

General Description

Selected applicants will receive a full sponsorship for all costs associated with attending a Basic Law Enforcement Academy to include tuition, books, and fees not covered by the GI Bill (if applicable); plus employment as a CPD Recruit, 40 hours per week, while enrolled in the Academy. Upon acquisition of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) law enforcement officer certification, the selected applicant will be appointed to Police Officer and will receive pay and benefits commensurate with that classification. This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.

• Please be sure to complete the CJSTC Form 58 (Download PDF reader) and attach before submitting this application.
• Instructions Here.

Primary Duties

Participates and completes the Florida Law Enforcement Certification.
Participate and completes Minimum Standards Course set forth by the Florida Police Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 19 years old.
• A United States citizen.
• Medically cleared by candidate’s physician to participate in the Clermont Police Department’s physical abilities test.
• Successful completion of the Clermont Police Department’s physical abilities test.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statement.
• No dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Able to take and pass a physical exam, physical abilities test and drug screen.
• Successfully complete the CPD hiring / background process, including a polygraph examination and psychological examination.
• A valid Florida Driver's License.

Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions

• Physical Demands: Walking, standing, running, climbing, jumping, bending, crawling, kneeling, stooping. Light to moderate lifting (up to 45 pounds).
• Environmental Conditions: Works part of the time inside in an environmentally controlled space. The other part of the time will also work outside in adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, bright/dim lights, dust or pollen, odor, slippery or uneven surfaces, heights, and traffic).
• In or with moving objects or vehicles.
• In hazardous and stressful conditions.
• Some tasks are performed in highly critical and hazardous conditions where fire and/or other life threatening situations occur.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness, strength and agility, which meets the physical requirements of the Florida Law Enforcement Certification.

Work Environment

• Works part of the time inside in an environmentally controlled space.
• The other part of the time will also work outside in adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, bright/dim lights, dust or pollen, odor, slippery or uneven surfaces, heights, and traffic).
• In or with moving objects or vehicles.
• In hazardous and stressful conditions.
• Some tasks are performed in highly critical and hazardous conditions where fire and/or other life threatening situations occur.

City of Clermont Benefits

• The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Potential accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein.