Reserve Police Officer PT

City of Sunrise -
Sunrise, FL

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Job Details

Part-time
$36.20 - $52.50 an hour

Benefits

Pension plan

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Driving
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Description

ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK

This classification involves specialized and limited law enforcement and public safety work involving crowd control, traffic control, and the protection of life.

An incumbent in this classification is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the incumbent is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other designated supervisor, the incumbent is required to exercise independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The incumbent is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Reserve Police Officers will be assigned to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position.

Regular Rate: $36.20 per hour (Includes Training)
Special Detail Rate: $52.50 per hour (Based on Assignment)

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Participates in crowd control and traffic control for events
Inspects assigned area as often as possible, giving particular attention to potential crime hazards or situations
Provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public
May initiate preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police actions
Preserves crime scenes
Renders first aid
Interrogates subjects and witnesses
Conducts area searches
Makes arrests as appropriate
Records all relevant facts
Makes required court appearance as assigned and required
Applies knowledge of departmental policies, rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to situations which occur
Promptly takes appropriate action against all persons who are seen violating the law
Takes lost, stolen or abandoned property into custody and makes disposition of same
Enforces traffic laws and conducts accident investigations.
Patrols assigned area to eliminate the opportunity for crime to occur
Responds to and attempts to settle disturbances
Performs related work as required and assigned

Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. diploma
PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

EXPERIENCE

Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Current certification as a state of Florida Law Enforcement Officer
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire
Must be in good standing from a Florida Law Enforcement Agency and have officially separated or retired by the time of hire
All retired City of Sunrise Certified Police Officers must have been officially separated from employment with the City a minimum of six (6) months prior to application submittal

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following documents MUST be attached as (1) complete .pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE - 10MB) and submitted with your application (NOTE: If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (i.e. Background Questionnaire – Part 1, Background Questionnaire – Part 2, etc.) with each part being less than 10MB to be able to upload your documents):

Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire. This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link. Please note it must be typed AND notarized.
Proof of Citizenship – List of Acceptable Documents:
- U.S. Birth Certificate or
- Certificate of Naturalization or
- Current U.S. Passport
Social Security Card
Driver’s License
Florida Police Officer Certificate
High School Diploma or GED Certificate required
- Transcripts preferred
College Diploma (if applicable)
- Transcripts preferred
CJBAT Test results
- Must have passed the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). The following applicants are exempt from the CJBAT requirements:
  - Veterans with an “Honorable” Military discharge (DD214)
  - Applicants with an Associates Degree or higher
  - Florida Certified Police Officers are not required to retake test
Physical Agility Test results
- Must pass swimming (SWIM) and Physical Agility Test (PAT)
  - Tests must be taken at Broward College Institute of Public Safety
  - PAT results are valid for six (6) months
  - SWIM results are valid for life
Military DD214 (if applicable)

ASSIGNMENT

Reserve Police Officers are to be utilized for Special Detail Assignments or other Police Department assignments authorized by the Police Chief or designee.

DISCLOSURES

Reserve Police Officers shall not be considered as entry-level for regular full-time Police Officer positions and there should be no expectation that Reserve Police Officers will ever become employed as a full-time, regular Police Officer. Incumbents in this classification are not subject to the City pension plan nor are eligible for any City pension benefits. Reserve Police Officers positions are 'at-will' and are not subject to any of the terms included in the Fraternal Order of Police or Police Benevolent Association Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Incumbents are not permitted to serve in the capacity as a law enforcement officer with any other agency while serving as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Sunrise.

Reserve Police Officers are required to work one Event or Assignment per month.

Reserve Police Officers will not be guaranteed any specific number of hours of work during any given day/week/month and will work a maximum of 24 hours per week. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment:

Part-time work shift hours vary and may include nights, weekends and holidays. High degree of exposure to potentially hazardous conditions including inclement weather and severe temperatures. Officers may be subject to dangerous and stressful situations.

Physical:

A pre-employment medical examination and complete background investigation is required
Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in the pursuit of suspects and/or in crime scene investigations
Prolonged carrying of articles weighing between 10 to 25 lbs.
Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time
Occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and running
Ability to operate city issued motor vehicles

Sensory:

Corrected visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes; no marked red-green deficiency of color vision and no dimming of red objects; normal depth perception; no significant interference with night vision; no significant loss of peripheral vision; strabismus which is accompanied by double vision and not correctable. This will also include no hearing loss of greater than 46 decibels in the 3,000 cps range.
The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.
The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence and court procedures
Ability to apply modern police procedures, methods and terminology
Ability to apply civil and criminal laws, police rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures
Ability to perform complete and thorough investigations
Ability to analyze problems and objectively deal with people
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations
Ability to apply life saving techniques, where required
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officers, supervisors, officials and the general public
Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision
Knowledge of state statutes, local ordinances and departmental regulations
Ability to apply skills associated with the use and care of firearms and the operation of motor vehicles
Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing

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