Certified Police Officer Positions

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Complete a Job Interest Card today to be notified when applications reopen — and use this time to start gathering the documents you’ll need for the hiring process.

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FLPD Now offers a Hiring Bonus

Eligibility Guidelines and Procedure for the Police Officer Hiring Bonus Program

a. The police officer candidate must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a hiring bonus under this policy:

(1) Must be a newly hired candidate (incoming officer). Newly hired candidates are those who have not previously been classified as a police officer with the City and have accepted a formal offer of employment during the active posting period for the hiring bonus.

(2) Only one hiring bonus will be paid per newly hired candidate.

(3) Any hiring bonus paid to a new hire is contingent upon the successful completion of the candidate’s probationary period and failure to remain employed through this duration will require full repayment of the bonus.

b. Referral bonus will be paid as follows:

(1). In-state certified officer: Bonus paid upon hire.

(2). Out-of-state certified officer/ non-certified officer: Bonus paid upon successful completion of the Florida State Officer Certification Exam.

c. Bonus Amount for Incoming Officers:

(1) Newly hired non-certified police officers: $5,000.00

(2) Newly hired certified officers: $7,500.00

(3) The Chief of Police or designee reserves the right to modify or revoke bonus payments at any time.

POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)

SALARY: Minimum salary of $81,723 - $120,036 (annual step increases after completion of original probationary period)

Experienced Police Officers will be paid as follows,

1 - 2.9 years of service $85,092 minimum annual salary

3 - 4.9 years of service $88,441 minimum annual salary

5 - 6.9 years of service $91,998 minimum annual salary

7 - 8.9 years of service $95,326 minimum annual salary

9 or more years of service $ 98,799 minimum annual salary

Minimum Requirements

To apply for employment as a Certified Police Officer, you must:

1. Be at least 19 years of age.

2. Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).

3. Have a U.S. high school education, General Education Development (GED) or equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of Non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (If a degree was acquired in a country other than the United States, evidence of equivalence from a recognized agency must be provided.)

4. Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.

5. Possess a valid Florida driver's license or obtain within 30 days of appointment.

6. Must meet one of the requirements below:

Possess a valid Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Officer Certification.
- Must provide copy of certification
Possess a certification from another Federal or State Law Enforcement Agency and worked as a full-time Police Officer for at least one (1) year (excluding police academy training hours) – Must provide State certification and academy training curriculum.
Completed an Equivalency of Academy Training program approved by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. – Must provide copy of certification.

7. Shall be non-user of tobacco products which include, but may not be limited to cigarettes, e-cigarettes or vapor cigarettes, cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco of any kind at all times (whether on or off duty).

8. Must be able to successfully complete all City of Fort Lauderdale required pre-employment examination requirements.

9. Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission.

10. If claiming Veterans’ Preference, you must attach a copy of the DD214 Member 4 form (or other supporting claim documents) to your on-line application.

The FLPD 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 a candidate’s honesty and integrity begin with the submission of the application. All information provided on a candidate’s application, and all other forms submitted for processing, must be TRUE, ACCURATE, and WITHOUT OMMISSION, 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. Failure to meet and/or maintain this determination can result in a candidate’s removal from the application process. We will verify the candidate’s information through various sources, including an intensive background investigation and a comprehensive polygraph examination.

THE HIRING AND EXAMINATION PROCESS FOR CERTIFIED OFFICERS

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. Ensure that you check the "Law Enforcement" box in the "Select Category" section of the card.

For additional information please contact FLPD Recruiter

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

or via email: Email Recruiter

For more detailed information regarding our requirements, click here.

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an equal opportunity employer.

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