Police Officer Non-Certified Jobs

TO APPLY FOR NON-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER POSITION YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 19 YEARS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION AND HAVE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED A G.E.D. EQUIVALENCY..... WE ARE ACCEPTING ALL APPLICATIONS.....BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE CJBAT (WE DO NOT ACCEPT FBAT), PHYSICAL AGILITY & SWIM TESTS .... CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE DISQUALIFIED DURING THE INTITAL APPLICATION PROCESS IF THEY HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE CJBAT, AGILITY OR SWIM TEST AS LONG AS THEY CAN SHOW PROOF OF REGISTRATION OF THE MENTIONED TESTS.
A Police Officer performs responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Participates in special programs and projects as assigned. Reports to the Sergeant as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to emergency or high-risk situations; participates in criminal and other investigations. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas, checking property for security, maintaining order and public safety, responding to traffic accidents/incidents and issuing citations, serving injunctions and other legal papers, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, interviewing witnesses and victims, assisting crime and accident victims, investigating alarms, processing crime scenes and collecting evidence, taking statements, etc.
Participates in criminal / traffic investigations.
Participates in special teams, programs and projects as assigned.
Reports all conditions which may affect community safety, including pedestrian and traffic obstacles, hazardous conditions, traffic light problems, etc.
Performs various public service duties, including directing traffic at school crossings and during special events, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, providing security at City events, providing traffic control, etc.
Provides court testimony as required.
Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance; refers public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
Promotes crime prevention and safety theories and practices that can be implemented in communities to deter criminal activity. Plans and/or participates in safety / educational programs and presentations at local businesses, schools, community meetings and events.
Promotes favorable public relations and police/community relations through personal contact with community residents, civic organizations, community/government agencies, social agencies, schools and representatives of business/industry.
Assists with new officer training as assigned.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the city of Miramar.
Attends required training and continuing education classes.
Rotates to various positions, which may include but are not limited to Detective, Training Officer, DARE Officer, Community Police Officer, Crime Prevention / Community Programs Officer, K-9 Handler. Completes duties unique to these positions as assigned and as scheduled.
Prepares and submits various records and reports including incident/accident reports, citations, work orders, daily activity sheets, observation reports, various other logs, reports, memos, etc.
Operates a police vehicle, bicycle and/or motorcycle; operates police radar, firearms, chemical and impact weapons, restraining devices, two-way radio, camera, and other police-issued equipment, as well as a variety of other equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Police Chief, other department supervisors and employees, other City personnel, court personnel, attorneys, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency response personnel, medical personnel, community leaders and organizations, suspects, victims, witnesses, and the general public.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION YOU SHOULD HAVE GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL OR OBTAINED A G.E.D. EQUIVALENCY..... WE WILL PAY YOU WHILE YOU ATTEND THE POLICE ACADEMY .... WE ARE ACCEPTING ALL APPLICATIONS... BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE CJBAT (WE DO NOT ACCEPT FBAT), PHYSICAL AGILITY & SWIM TESTS. CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE DISQUALIFIED DURING THE INTITAL APPLICATION PROCESS IF THEY HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE CJBAT, AGILITY OR SWIM TEST AS LONG AS THEY CAN SHOW PROOF OF REGISTRATION OF THE MENTIONED TESTS.

• The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test is administered by FDLE/Pearson VUE.
• The Agility and Swim tests are administered by the Broward College Institute for Public Safety Criminal Justice Testing Center.

To register for these required pre-application tests through Broward College’s Criminal Justice Training Center, you must register by creating an account. You may also call CJTS Director Jeff Whitehurst at (954) 201-6429 for more information on the process.

Once completed, please proceed to apply:

• Be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application.

• Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application.

• Be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED.

• Have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment.

• Be of good moral character.

• Have no felony convictions.

• Not have committed any acts of violence.

• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the military.

• Pass a background investigation

• Pass a physical examination and drug screening

• Pass a psychological screening

• Possess an FDLE certificate or proof of comparative compliance (if certified)

• Complete and submit personal history questionnaire

• Pass a B-PAD (Behavioral Personal Assessment Device) video assessment

• Achieve a pass on the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) test.

• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

• Dependent Care Reimbursement – Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses
• Medical – Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses

• Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays, including 2 Floating Holidays
• No State or Local Income Tax
• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Clothing Allowance ($300/yr Uniform Officer, $600/yr Plain Clothes)
• Shift Differential Pay @ 8%, 9% or 10%
• Legal Plan
• Education Incentives
• Specialized Assignment Pay (e.g. K-9, Detective,Training)
• AFLAC
• Long Term Disability