POLICE OFFICER (NON-CERTIFIED) JOB POSTING
SALARY: $52,166.40 - $77,771.20
OPENING DATE: 05/01/13
CLOSING DATE: 11/1/13 at 4:00 PM
THE POSITION:
This is a highly responsible position within the City of Fort Lauderdale that involves networking with the community and the protection of life and property. This is accomplished through patrol work, criminal investigation, community policing and enforcement of the laws of the State of Florida and the Ordinances of the City of Fort Lauderdale. Assignments may typically involve routine motor patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, boats, bicycle or foot patrol. Officers receive assignments and instructions from police officers of a higher rank and perform work in accordance with Department policies and standard operating procedures.
NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.
POLICE OFFICER NON-CERTIFIED
Minimum Requirements
1. Be a United States citizen at time of application
2. Be at least 19 years of age upon appointment
3. Possess, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Florida driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record
4. Be of good moral character and have never been convicted of the following:
• Felony offense
• Misdemeanor offense involving perjury, false statement or domestic violence
NOTE: Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, in spite of suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
1. Have received an honorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States
2. Have graduated from a standard high school or possess an equivalent education
• Possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or graduation from the United
States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) is acceptable only when accompanied by an official school transcript with final grades.
• If a degree was acquired in a country other than the United States, evidence of equivalence from a recognized agency must be provided. An out-of-state GED or USAFI must be acceptable by the State of Florida Police Standards Council.
3. Have successfully completed the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), version 9/10 - Level A, with a passing score of 12.9 in each individual category
4. Have passed the basic skills tests required by the State of Florida to be employed as a law enforcement officer – Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) with a passing score of 79, Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) & Swim Test
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination process as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran’s preference, candidates MUST attach a copy of their separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale’s veteran’s preference claim form (form J204) to their on-line application.
Effective July 1, 2012: The City will require newly hired employees to accept payment by direct deposit. Payment by direct deposit will be a condition of employment and all new hires will be asked to designate where they would like their payroll checks to be directly deposited.
The City of Fort Lauderdale is an equal opportunity employer.
