Top 16 Entry level police officer Jobs in Florida

Police Officer Recruit
Hialeah —Hialeah, FL
- $55,637.40 - $91,673.40 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Police Officer
City of Orange City —Orange City, FL
- $25.68 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Adults
- Research
- Mid-level
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Police Officer
City of Sebastian —Sebastian, FL
- $59,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Basic math
POLICE OFFICER
City of Oviedo —Oviedo, FL
- $66,040 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Tuition reimbursement
Police Officer
City of Ocoee, FL —Ocoee, FL
- $31.07 an hour
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Police Officer
City Of Gainesville, FL —Gainesville, FL
- $24.05 - $36.07 an hour
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
POLICE OFFICER TRAINEE
City of Oviedo —Oviedo, FL
- $21.03 an hour
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Police Officer
City of Doral —Doral, FL
- $71,158.86 - $104,661.83 a year
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
TSC Police Officer
Tallahassee State College —Tallahassee, FL
- Full-time
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
Off Duty Police Officer (Active Law Enforcement)
Arms Security Corporation —Jacksonville, FL
- $38 - $40 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Customer service
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Flexible schedule
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Sergeant, Campus Police
Florida SouthWestern State College —Fort Myers, FL
- $60,000 a year
- CPR Certification
- Military
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Police Emergency Communications Officer
Duval County Public Schools —Jacksonville, FL
- $16.70 an hour
- Overtime
- Word processing
- English
- Data entry
Police/Law Enforcement Officer
New College of Florida —Sarasota, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Account Clerk (Sheriff's Office)
Miami-Dade County —Doral, FL
- $37,820.59 - $62,745.25 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- 1 year
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POLICE OFFICER-FULL TIME (CERTIFIED)
City of South Daytona —South Daytona, FL
- $25.71 - $28.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
POLICE OFFICER-PART TIME (CERTIFIED)
City of South Daytona —South Daytona, FL
- $25.71 - $28.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Mid-level

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Police Officer Recruit

Hialeah -
Hialeah, FL

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Full-time
$55,637.40 - $91,673.40 a year

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
English
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary Range:

$55,637.40 - $91,673.40

To apply for the Police Recruit position, applicants must submit a copy of the following documents:

Copy of Florida Driver’s License
Copy of Birth Certificate, Naturalization Certificate or U.S. Passport
Proof of Education (High School Diploma, GED, and/or College Degree) (For schools outside the U.S., documents will need to be translated by a notary to English)
Copy of Armed Service Discharge Papers (DD214, if applicable)
Copy of Social Security Card

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a citizen of the United States.
Must be at least 19 years of age (no maximum).
Must have a high school diploma or its equivalent from an accredited state or private school recognized by the State of Florida Board of Education, or any other State meeting Florida Police Standards requirements.
Must have a valid driver license from any state provided that a valid Florida driver license is presented to the Professional Compliance Bureau during the background process.
Must pass State guidelines as determined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for entrance into the police academy. The State requires all applicants to pass a Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for entrance into a State of Florida Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
Complete a course of basic recruit training approved by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC), unless exempt, and achieve an acceptable score on the officer certification exam in accordance with Florida Statutes. Fla. Stat. 943.13(9) and (10).
Comply with Section 943.135 Florida Statutes, and CJSTC continuing training and education requirements. Fla. Stat. 943.13(11).
Have not been convicted of any felony or of any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
Have never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Have good moral character.
Must be able to read and write the English language.
Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.
Must complete any additional training required by the Hialeah Police Department.

By the time of police orientation applicants must successfully acquire a passing CJBAT and passing of P.A.T. (P.A.T will be
scheduled by the City of Hialeah). P.A.T. information can be found here:
https://www.hialeahfl.gov/DocumentCenter/View/18575/Hialeah-Police-Physical-Agility-Test-Forms?bidId=

CJBAT information can be found here: https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/Basic-Abilities-Test.aspx

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
General work as a City sponsored trainee enrolled in a State of Florida Certified Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

ESSENTIAL EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Timely attends and participates in all lectures, demonstrations, applications, formations, inspections, examinations, and any other gatherings conducted as a part of basic law enforcement courses and remedial training.
Studies, comprehends, retains, and successfully demonstrates attained knowledge and skills garnered from all lectures, texts, material, data, and any other sources of information on subjects presented by the academy.
Safely fires a qualifying score with small arms.
Maintains a healthy physical condition and skills necessary to agilely accomplish arduous tasks, goals, assignments, etc.
Adapts and adheres to the conduct and attitudes required by training advisors, instructors, and administrators of the academy.
Is appropriately attired at all times.
Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to study, comprehend, retain, and successfully demonstrate knowledge of various fields of law enforcement in the curricula of regularly scheduled basic law enforcement courses.
Ability to achieve and maintain physical condition and skills to successfully complete all physical requirements included within those courses or training.
Ability to become proficient in the use of firearms.
Ability to adjust behavior patterns and attitudes.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions, orders, and regulations.
Ability to maintain working relationships with peers, instructors and supervisors.

SPECIAL NOTE: Incumbents in this position should not remain in this classification for more than 12 months and are required to complete the training curriculum and pass the State certification examination in order to be upgraded to the rank of Police Officer-Certified.

The City will hire individuals, as needed, as Police Recruits and sponsor them through a police academy.
The City shall require reimbursement of hiring and training expenses from an individual hired as a Police Recruit who is sponsored by the City to obtain training with a police academy paid for by the City and who leaves City employment within 60 months (i.e. 5 years) from the date of being certified by the State of Florida as a law enforcement officer. Hiring and training expenses shall include, but is not limited to, background investigation, pre-employment testing, tuition and training, uniform and equipment. A Police Recruit shall execute an Agreement for Reimbursement of Hiring & Training Expenses and an Agreement for Temporary Employment as a Police Recruit.

When claiming veterans’ preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation.

For any additional questions, please contact the City of Hialeah Human Resources Department at (305) 883-8050.

The City of Hialeah Human Resources Department is committed to providing employees an exceptional work environment where through hard work, dedication, and equal opportunity for learning and personal development, employees are able to grow, flourish, and make a difference in our community. The Human Resources Department ensures compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, collective bargaining agreements, and City policies, rules and regulations. The City of Hialeah is an equal opportunity employer. There will not be any discrimination or harassment of any kind on account of age, color, race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, military service or any of the protected categories. The City of Hialeah is a drug and alcohol free employer.

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