City of Lauderhill
POLICE CADET - NON CERTIFIED
SALARY
$48,500.00 Annually
LOCATION
Lauderhill, FL
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
00042
DEPARTMENT
Police
OPENING DATE
09/05/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
SALARY
$48,500.00 Annually
LOCATION
Lauderhill, FL
JOB TYPE
Full Time
JOB NUMBER
00042
DEPARTMENT
Police
OPENING DATE
09/05/2017
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
Description
- Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to prepare a non-certified applicant (Police Cadet) to receive the necessary training and education through The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training (Police Academy) to become a prospective Police Officer. The Police Academy prepares the cadet to become an entry-level law enforcement officer in the State of Florida. Employees in this classification perform practical skills and simulated activities that complement the classroom instruction. This minimum standards program is regulated by the Florida statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program. Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Program, a cadet is eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification exam.
Examples of Duties
- Cadets are to attend all required courses at the Police Academy. While at the Police Academy, Cadets are supervised by Academy Staff and required to perform any related duties the Academy deems necessary.
Cadets are required to complete and achieve a passing score on the following courses which total 770 hours of instruction (courses are subject to change per Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission):- Introduction to Law Enforcement
- Legal
- Interactions in a Diverse Community
- Interviewing and Report Writing
- Fundamentals of Patrol
- Calls for Service
- Criminal Investigations
- Crime Scene to Courtroom
- Critical Incidents
- Traffic Stops
- DUI Traffic Stops
- Traffic Investigations
- First Aid for Criminal Justice Officers
- Criminal Justice Firearms
- Criminal Justice Defensive Tactics
- Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Dart Firing Stun Gun
- Physical Fitness
Minimum Training and Experience
- High school diploma or GED, an evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required; supplemented by completing and achieving passing scores on the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT), passing a physical fitness ability test (Basic Motor Skills), Swim Test, and successful completion of background investigation.
Special Requirements- Minimum age of 19 years.
- United States Citizen at time of application (F.S.S. 943.13(2)).
- Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult.All candidates must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation (F.S.S. 943.13).
- If ever arrested, candidates must submit an official court disposition with the application.Official court dispositions can be obtained from the Clerk of the Court in the county in which the incident occurred.
- MUST successfully pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT or FBAT), Basic Motor Skills Test and swimming test prior to submitting an application. BASIC MOTOR SKILLS TEST AND SWIMMING TEST MUST BE COMPLETED AT BROWARD COLLEGE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY TESTING CENTER, PLEASE CONTACT (954) 201-6790 OR (954) 201-6931 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT THE ON-LINE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ALL OF THE REQUIRED TESTING. Marginal Functions
While the following tasks are necessary for the work of the unit, they are not an essential part of the purpose of this position and may also be performed by other unit members as required.
Performs routine office functions such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
Performs related duties as directed.
- Employer
- City of Lauderhill
- Phone
-
954-730-3090
- Website
- http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov
- Address
-
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, Florida, 33313
- Employer
- City of Lauderhill
- Phone
- 954-730-3090
- Website
- http://www.lauderhill-fl.gov
- Address
-
5581 W Oakland Park Blvd
Lauderhill, Florida, 33313
- POLICE CADET - NON CERTIFIED Supplemental Questionnaire
- * QUESTION 1
- Do you have current passing scores on the CJBAT or FBAT, Basic Motor Skills Test, and swimming test?
- * QUESTION 2
- Are you 19 years old or older?
- * QUESTION 3
- Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the City of Lauderhill?
- * QUESTION 4
- If yes, please provide the date of previous application. If no, please place "N/A" in the field below.
- * QUESTION 5
- Have you failed a City of Lauderhill Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Medical, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year?
- * QUESTION 6
- Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years?
- * QUESTION 7
- Have you used any tobacco products within the past twelve (12) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?
- QUESTION 8
- If yes, on what date did you last use any tobacco products?
- * QUESTION 9
- Have you used any drugs (controlled substances without a doctor's prescription OR any illegal substances) within sixty (60) months of the date of this application?
- * QUESTION 10
- Have you ever used steroids without a physician's prescription?
- * QUESTION 11
- Have you received three or more tickets for a moving violation in the past seven years?
- * Required Question