DOD SkillBridge Requirements:
Service Member Application and Recruitment Process
The service member must first apply to the DOD SkillBridge program and complete the entire recruitment process, which includes extensive background checks. If recommended for hire, they enter as a contracted, unpaid trainee for the initial 180 days due to the structure of the SkillBridge program, with no associated pay or benefits.-
Responsibility During SkillBridge Program
While participating in SkillBridge, the service member remains accountable to their assigned military unit or command. Program managers may assist in overseeing their progress, but all administrative, ethical, and legal responsibilities remain with the service member's commander. -
Employment Post-Completion
The SkillBridge program is designed to prepare service members for civilian employment through hands-on training and career development. While it increases the likelihood of employment within a related field, program completion does not guarantee a position with the specific industry partner. -
Ethical Conflicts of Interest
Service members may work with civilian industry partners through the SkillBridge program, but must adhere to ethical standards. Commands typically provide ethics briefings covering topics such as pay, allowances, and gifts to ensure compliance with all guidelines. -
Authorization for Enrollment
Industry partners are required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defense, and each service member must receive written authorization from their unit commander before enrolling in the program. -
Medical Care and Compensation
Throughout SkillBridge, the service member remains an employee of the Department of Defense, which continues to provide pay, benefits, medical care, disability coverage, and workers' compensation. -
Billing for Labor Provided
Industry partners are prohibited from charging the government for any time or work provided by service members while participating in the SkillBridge program. -
Non-Compete Agreements
Service members participating in SkillBridge should not sign any non-compete agreements. Partners who request such agreements risk compromising the integrity of the program. (For legal clarification: the program does not cover the costs of the academy if a service member does not stay with the Plantation Police Department after training due to the lack of a non-compete clause.)
City of Plantation DOD Skillbridge Police Cadet Apprentice Requirements:
To apply for the position of DOD Skillbridge Police Cadet Apprentice applicants
MUST meet the following requirements:
1.Must be a U.S. citizen 21 years of age or older on date of application.
2.Must have completed the application online at https://skillbridge.osd.mil/ and have received written authorization and approval from their military chain of command.
3.Must be able to provide an approval letter from their supervisor which states their release date from the military and authorized time period to participate in the program.
4.Complete our city’s application online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/plantation and attached required documentation.
5.Currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver's license with an overall good driving record. No single suspension of driver's license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error)
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY:
(Applications, which do not include all documents specified below
WILL NOT be processed)
1. Birth Certificate
2. High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate recognized by the State of Florida (G.E.D. transcript of test results required)
3. Social Security Card (with current name)
4. Driver's License (current name/address)
5. Applicant Background Information Form with notarized signature. Click
here to download and complete the form.
6. FDLE Waiver CJSTC58. Click
here to download and complete the form.
7. Written authorization from military chain of command with release date and showing in good standing.
8. Proof of Service Verification Letter from military branch.
Additional documentation, upon request.
1. College/University and/or Vocational Diploma and official transcripts from an accredited college or university which should be mailed directly to the City of Plantation, Police Department, 451 NW 70 Terrace , Plantation, Florida 333171(a). One of the minimum requirements for certification as a police officer is obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent. This also applies to any applicant who has completed an education program in a foreign jurisdiction. Like any high school diploma or its equivalent, the document must indicate the date of graduation or completion. Additionally, there must be documentation that the diploma or official school transcript corresponds to the requirements of a U.S. High School Diploma or equivalency diploma. As such, documents shall be transcribed by a certified translator and notarized as true and correct. In simple terms, foreign transcripts must be translated by a certified translator, the translation must be notarized,
AND the transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.
Applicants can use current members of one of the two below organizations, which are approved by the US Department of State and the Florida Department of Education. These lists include credential evaluation companies: NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services- Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. (aice-eval.org) It should be understood that these services are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost.
2. All legal documents indicating all name changes, including, but not limited to:
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Marriage License
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Divorce Decree
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Court documents indicating name change
3. If a naturalized citizen, original naturalization papers must be shown at the Human Resources Department.
DO NOT copy Certificate of Naturalization(Federal Offense).
4. State Police Standards Certificate: State certification as a Police or Corrections Officer including certificates, diplomas, grade reports, transcripts and curricula, which will be used to evaluate for equivalency of training.
5. If you have ever been arrested or charged with any crime as an adult, a copy of the court's disposition
MUST be included with the application.
TESTING SELECTION PROCESS:
It is a necessary requirement and policy that applicants for the position of DOD Skillbridge Police Cadet Apprentice pass all of the pre-employment tests within one month of hiring. If you fail any part of our testing selection, your apprenticeship will be terminated and you will be released back to your military branch.
All applicants are required to take and successfully pass the following tests given through Broward College Criminal Justice Institute: Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT Test): Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT Test) and achieve a passing score. Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test: Basic Motor Skills Test and Swim Test PLEASE NOTE: In order to participate in the Basic Motor Skills Test, Broward College Criminal Justice Institute requires you to present a properly completed and signed "PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT" form, completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.
Oral Board: Only applicants who meet the Police Department's minimum standards will be considered for an oral board interview. If the applicant is not able to travel for an in-person Oral Board, a virtual interview with be conducted prior to hiring.
Background Investigation: Applicants will be required to sign a Background Investigation release form for a social security check. As part of the selection process, the background investigation is one of the most important tools for evaluating the qualifications of an applicant. A thorough background investigation will yield job-relevant information concerning an individual's past behaviors, experience, education, performance and other critical factors important in the overall selection process. The background investigation is utilized in conjunction with other screening criteria, which are equally important in determining applicants that best meet the needs of the Plantation Police Department. The background investigation may include but is not limited to the following:
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Criminal conduct
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Moral Turpitude
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False Information
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Employment History/Credit Check
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Moral Character
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Military Service Record
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Education
Psychological Evaluation: The in-depth psychological evaluation will test the applicant's ability to perform under stress and his or her general mental and emotional suitability for this position.
Medical Examination: Within the first month of hiring, applicants will be examined by a physician designated by the City. Applicants whose physical and condition is found by the physician to be such that they are unable to perform the essential functions of the position or that they would pose a direct threat to their own safety or that of others will have their conditional job offer revoked. Drug Testing: The medical examination also includes drug and alcohol testing of all applicants who are being considered for a position with the City. If testing indicates that traces of drugs or controlled substances are present in an applicant's blood or urine and such drugs have not been obtained and taken as directed by a valid prescription, an applicant's conditional job offer will be revoked. Personal Interview: Applicants who complete the preceding steps will be scheduled for a personal interview with the Chief of Police.
NOTE: The above information is subject to change without prior notice.
Any of the following convictions or admissions may be grounds for disqualification from the hiring process:-
DUI or DWI
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Leaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury)
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Failure to report an accident involving injuries
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Failure to render aid at an accident
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Vehicular homicide
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Fleeing or eluding a Police Officer
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Reckless driving
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Three (3) moving violations committed during any 12 month period within five (5) years of application date
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More than 2 license suspensions during a 5 year period
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Any more than 5 moving violations in past 5 years
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An applicant who shows a history of "at fault" accidents
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Any failure to disclose any Driver's License information without reasonable explanation
NEVER have been convicted of a felony or other crime, which would indicate a lack of good moral character.
