We are now accepting applications

                                                              
for

Non-Certified Police Officer

and

Certified Police Officer 

GENERAL INFORMATION FOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS

The City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department is one of the finest in the country, and as such, employs the best qualified applicants. During the examination process, emphasis is placed on a candidate's CHARACTER. Indications of your honesty and integrity begin with the submission of your application. All information provided on your application, and all other forms submitted for processing, must be true, accurate, and without omission, as well as in all other stages of the testing process. This is a critical component of the process in determining if the "Moral Character" of a candidate is appropriate for employment as a Police Officer. We will verify the information through various sources, including an intensive background investigation and a comprehensive polygraph examination.

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.

Average workweek is forty (40) hours with overtime or compensatory time off (at time-and-one-half) for hours in excess of forty (40) hours in a standard workweek. After one (1) year of service with the City, a Police Officer may request preference for shift assignment once each calendar year. Such assignments are based upon departmental seniority and your preference.  
  
EQUIPMENT
All uniforms and required equipment are furnished by the department including firearms, with the exception of  shoes, handcuffs, and a whistle. 
 
BENEFITS   
Retirement
Police Officers are eligible for normal retirement after twenty (20) years of service computed at three (3.38%) percent per year up to a maximum of 81%. The retirement plan is supported by the City and is contributory on the part of the employee. Additionally, Officers can participate in up to a 10 year Deferred Retirement Option Program (D.R.O.P.).

We offer a buy back of up to five (5) years for previous Military Service or Law Enforcement Experience
 
Vacation – Leave - Hospitalization
Up to 5 weeks of vacation annually; nine (9) paid holidays and three (3) personal holidays per year.
 
There is also sick leave benefit (with options to convert sick leave to vacation or cash.)

17 days of paid military leave.

Military Preference Given

Maternity/Paternity leave.

Comprehensive group health, vision and dental plan.

Education
Full pay while in the academy.

Education and Salary Incentives.

Civil-Service College Loan Forgiveness Program.

Tuition Reimbursement
After one (1) year of service with the City, a Police Officer may participate in the Tuition Refund program for up to 100% of state tuition for job-related* college course work (based on grades). *includes other city jobs

Other Benefits include:

Take Home Vehicle Program.

Post-Retirement Pension increases every 3 years

Shift differential.

Union representation. (Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #31)

Excellent promotional opportunities.

In House Fitness Center

No state or local income taxes.

Equal opportunity employer.

Prospective applicants who are not ready to apply at this time are encouraged to fill out a Job Interest Card with the City of Fort Lauderdale Human Resources by clicking the link below. Ensure that you check the "Law Enforcement" box in the "Select Category" section of the card.

          Job Interest Card

For additional information please contact FLPD Recruiter

Detective Eric Perez at (954) 828-FLPD (3573) or (954) 828-4791

or via email: recruiter@flpd.gov.

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