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Salary: $74,719.50 Annually
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2024-1002
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 10/02/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
General Statement of Job
The City is sponsoring eligible candidates through the Police Academy.
The purpose of this 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. This position is under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or designee. Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this position. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this description. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Attends 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.
Required to complete the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit training (Florida Police Academy) in an effort to become eligible to take the state of Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification exam.
Performs routine office functions such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
Performs related duties as directed.
Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum age of 19 years.
• Must be United States Citizen at time of application (F.S.S. 943.13(2)).
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
• Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult. Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation (F.S.S. 943.13).
• If ever arrested, 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 Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT or FBAT). If not completed by the time of application, applicants must have their Basic Abilities Test scheduled by the date of their interview. The Basic Abilities Test is not required for non-certified applicants with Associate's degree or higher.
• Must successfully pass the Physical Agility Test. The Physical Agility Test must be completed at Broward College Institute of Public Safety Testing Center. If not completed by the time of application, applicants must have their Physical Agility Test scheduled at Broward College Institute of Public Safety Testing Center by the date of their interview. Please contact (954) 201-6790 or (954) 201-6931 for more information.

Supplemental Questions
Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at 954-730-3090.
Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.
The City of Lauderhill, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.
Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.
Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors
Schedule Requirements: The ability to work eighty- four (84) hours per pay period, 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Driving Requirements: The ability to drive and operate a personal or City vehicle for extended periods of time, including utilization as field office; and to enter and exit the vehicle various times throughout the day.
Physical Requirements: The ability to exert extremely heavy physical effort in very heavy work, which may involve some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and/or lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials in excess of 100 pounds.
Motor Coordination: The ability to coordinate eyes, hands, and feet to utilize and operate City vehicles, tools, equipment, and machinery.
Sensory Requirements: The ability to perceive and differentiate audio and/or visual cues or signals; and to perceive and differentiate depths, and/or textures.
Form/Spatial Aptitude: The ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape; and to visually read various information.
Color Discrimination: The ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Communication: The ability to effectively communicate with City employees, stakeholders, and the general public verbally and/or in writing as needed to exchange information, coordinate work activities, and resolve matters.
Functional Reasoning: The ability to apply principles of rational systems, such as motivation, incentive, and leadership; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: The ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness, and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, measurable, verifiable, or subjective criteria.
Data Conception: The ability to coordinate, manage, strategize, and or correlate data and/or information; and to exercise discretion in determining actual or probable consequences, and in identifying solutions or alternatives.
Mathematical Aptitude: The ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and calculate numbers, decimals, and percentages; and to interpret numerical data and graphs to create reports and/or develop forecasts.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed with varied exposure to adverse environmental conditions (i.e. cold, heat, rain, sunlight, humidity, noise, dirt, odor, fumes, disease, pathogens, traffic hazards, animals, wildlife, violence, and/or explosives).
Police Cadet
01
Are you at least 19 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you possess - or are you eligible - to immediately obtain a valid State of Florida Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you received passing scores on the Physical Agility Test completed at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

• Yes, I have received passing scores on the Physical Agility Test completed at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety and I have attached my scores to my application.
• No, I do not have passing scores.

05
Have you received passing scores on the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT)? Please note, that you do not need to take the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT) if you have an Associates Degree or higher.

• Yes, I have received passing scores on the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT).
• No, but I have an Associates Degree or higher and I have attached a copy of my degree or transcripts to my application.
• No, I have not received passing scores on the Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (BAT).

06
Do you possess a High School Diploma or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

07
Have you earned a degree, or its equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university? If so, please select your highest level of education.

• Yes, I have an Associates Degree
• Yes, I have a Bachelors Degree
• Yes, I have a Masters Degree or higher
• No, I do not have a degree

08
Please use the space below to detail what field your degree is in. Please include what College or University you obtained your degree from. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A".
09
Do you possess a DD214 for military service? If so, please attach a copy to your application.

• Yes, I have received an honorable discharge
• Yes, but I did not received an honorable discharge
• No, I do not possess a DD214

10
Are you currently a civilian employee with the Lauderhill Police Department?

• Yes
• No

11
Are you currently an employee of the City of Lauderhill, not employed within the Lauderhill Police Department?

• Yes
• No

12
Have you been processed with the City of Lauderhill Police Department within the last twelve (12) months? (Please note: "processed" means you have taken a psychological or polygraph examination. If you only submitted an application or a PHQ, please select "No").

• Yes
• No

13
Please use the space below to detail when you have applied to the City of Lauderhill Police Department and the status of your application. Please also state if you did not pass the background, polygraph, or psychological phases of the City of Lauderhill Police Department Recruitment. If you have not applied with the City of Lauderhill Police Department within the last twelve (12) months, please write "N/A".
14
Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

15
Have you received five (5) or more tickets for moving violations within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

16
Have you used tobacco products within the last twelve (12) months, including but not limited to, nicotine, E-cigarettes, or hookah?

• Yes
• No

17
Have you used any drugs (controlled substances without a doctor's prescription OR any illegal substances) within 36 months of the date of this application?

• Yes
• No

18
Have you used steroids without a physician's prescription within five (5) years of this application?

• Yes
• No

19
Are you willing to work unusual hours including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

20
Do you hold any spiritual or value-based beliefs that would preclude you from using deadly force upon another person should circumstances dictate such action to be objectively reasonable?

• Yes
• No

21
Have you ever been convicted - or plead guilty to - a felony or misdemeanor involving:1. Perjury or falsifying of any document.2. A sexual offense or indecent exposure.3. Violence against a spouse, child, or an incompetent person.

• Yes
• No

22
Are you currently in the Police Academy?

• Yes
• No

23
Please use the space below to detail what Police Academy you are currently attending. Please include your expected graduation date. If you are not currently in the