JOB
$10,000 RETENTION INCENTIVE
ELIGIBILITY
1. If candidate possesses an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits), or higher degree from an accredited college/university):
- $5,000 will be paid upon hire
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$5,000 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer
2. If candidate only possesses a High School Diploma or Equivalent:
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$5,000 will be paid upon hire
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$2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer
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$2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of (5) years of service as a Certified Officer and possession of an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university
This retention incentive is in addition to the State of Florida $5,000 recruitment bonus.
REPAYMENT OF RETENTION INCENTIVE-
Applicants must meet all recruitment requirements and hiring standards.
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Incentive is subject to applicable payroll taxes
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All incentive monies stated above will require 100% repayment if employment ends for any reason within five (5) years from the date of successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer (payment must be made within a two (2) year timeframe)
SALARY-
Salary while attending the Police Academy & prior to certification: $30.00/hr
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Salary upon graduating the police academy and passing the FDLE certification exam: $70,215/yr
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An additional pay step will be added to the starting salary with an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university
General Statement of Job
Under general supervision, performs general-duty police work in the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminal suspects, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE CJBAT, SWIM, AND BMST/PAT TESTS.
TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED AT BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER, PLEASE CONTACT (954) 201-6790 OR (954) 201-6931 FOR MORE INFORMATION**
The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, psychological examination(s), deception indicator examination, background investigation, Chief's interview(s) and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.
