Police Officer Trainee

Salary : $20.00 Hourly

Location : City of Casselberry, FL

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 2025-01

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

General Description

This is a training position in which the incumbent will attend the Law Enforcement Academy. The trainee will be responsible for completion of the City Police Officer Trainee Program and become a certified police officer for the City.

Police Officers, under general direction, perform dutiessuch as foot patrol and motorized patrol within the City of Casselberry; prevent crime; detect and arrest the perpetrators of crimes; regulate traffic; provide public assistance; perform all additional functions for the rank as prescribed by relevant laws, city ordinances, departmental rules and regulations, orders and directives of the Police Department.

IMPORTANT !! - YOU MUST READ THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE YOUR APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY :

Examples of Essential Functions

• Completes the Trainee Program.
• Attends and successfully completes the Law Enforcement Academy.
• Prepares for and successfully passes the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination.
• Completes prescribed law enforcement training program.

Typical Qualifications

approved agent prior to employment

prior to employment.

The City of Casselberry offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Medical Insurance : The City of Casselberry contributes significantly toward employee health insurance premiums. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost, with a portion covered by the City. Employees who meet certain wellness criteria, including non-tobacco use and biometric screenings, may qualify for health insurance discounts.

Dental Insurance : We offer both DHMO and PPO dental plans.

Vision Insurance : Vision coverage is available through an optional plan.

Voluntary Benefits : Optional group discount plans are available for :

Benefits paid for by the city :

Retirement :

Paid Time Off :

Education & Professional Development :

Additional Benefits :

The City of Casselberry is an equal opportunity employer, a veteran preference provider, and a drug-free workplace.

Police Officer Trainee Applicant, the following questions will provide the Casselberry Police Department an overview of you, your background, and will determine if you meet the minimum standards for employment. EACH and EVERY question must be answered. If the question does not apply to you, select NO or Not Applicable. DO NOT leave it blank. If you do not understand the question, please do not submit your application at this time. Contact the Casselberry Recruiting Section first. Do you understand these instructions?

This Police Officer Trainee position is only for applicants that have NOT completed nor are currently attending a Florida Law Enforcement Academy. If you have completed or are currently attending the academy, please return to the employment web-page and complete the Police Officer application. Do you understand this posting is to apply ONLY for the Police Officer Trainee position?

The police academy training program is held Monday through Thursday, from 6 : 45 am to 6 : 00 pm, with occasional weekend days. (10 hour days, 4 days a week) Are you able to commit to that schedule?

The City of Casselberry agrees to pay a sum not to exceed $3600.00 for the Law Enforcement Academy tuition costs. Also, the City will pay for academy uniforms and provide necessary equipment and supplies. Do you agree to those conditions?

While you attend the law enforcement academy, the City of Casselberry will pay you an hourly wage for a 40-hour week in line with the academy training schedule. Overtime will be paid as required by law, when necessary for training purposes. The City of Casselberry will provide you with the same benefits as a general (non-union) employee, which will be described to you in detail during new employee orientation. Do you agree to accept this?

To be accepted for this paid sponsorship to the police academy, after you complete the law enforcement academy, pass the Florida State Officer Certification Exam, and have been promoted to the rank of Police Officer, you are required to work for the Casselberry Police Department for four a minimum of (4) years. Are you willing to commit to that requirement?

If, by your will, you fail to complete the law enforcement academy, fail to pass the Florida State Officer Certification Exam, or leave the department before the conclusion of the four (4) year commitment, you will be obligated to reimburse the City of Casselberry for any and all costs incurred by the City for the law enforcement academy tuition, academy expenses, training, uniforms, equipment, and supplies paid for by the City. Are you willing to commit to those requirements?

To be hired, the use of tobacco, vaping, or use of similar product, including but not limited to a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, or used an electronic or "e-cigarette." or used any smokeless tobacco products including but not limited to chewing tobacco, snuff or dip must cease prior to your first working day. Do you understand this tobacco free requirement?

Are you at least 19 years of age?

Are you a United States Citizen?

Have you earned a High School Diploma or GED?

Any time in your life, have you used any sort of illegal drug?

Not including parking or toll violations, have you received a traffic citation any time in your life?

In your entire lifetime, have you ever been arrested for anything, charged with any crime, issued a notice to appear, or been issued a criminal citation?

Please indicate any of the following Law Enforcement related jobs / positions that you are / have been employed as.(Check all that apply)

If you can speak another language, please list the language(s) you are fluent in.

If you have education beyond a high school diploma or GED, select the option below that best describes your level of advanced education.

Please indicate the type of United States Military service you participated in.

Have you been discharged from the armed forces with a dishonorable discharge?

Please indicate any United States Military experience that you have.(Check all that apply)

Concerning your current / previous law enforcement related position, did you successfully complete your probation period?

Concerning your previous law enforcement related position, did you leave the agency while under internal investigation, resign in lieu of being a subject of an internal investigation or resign in lieu of being terminated?

After you complete the police academy and begin working as an officer, are you willing and able to work days, nights, overtime, weekends, holidays, prior to, during and after man made and natural disasters and during and after other public safety and law enforcement related incidents?

Other than out of state applicants, do you possess a valid Florida driver's license (Florida resident)?

Out of state applicants, do you possess a valid drivers license from your home state?

Out of state applicants, upon a conditional offer of employment, are you able to obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to starting employment?

Have you been cited for (3) three or more moving violations in the past (2) years?

With the exception of driving under the influence related suspensions and habitual traffic offender suspensions, have you ever had your driving privileges been suspended within (2) two years of the REINSTATEMENT date (The date your driving privileges were returned)?

If your license was suspended within the last (2) two years, was the suspension due to an insurance related reason or was the suspension issued in error by the Drivers License Bureau? (Confirmation documentation will be required)

Has your driving privileges been suspended within the last (5) five years of the REINSTATEMENT date for any driving under the influence related or habitual traffic offender related reasons?

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury or domestic violence?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you ever illegally used marijuana within the last year?

With the exception of marijuana, have you ever illegally used any controlled substance listed under Florida Statute 893 within the last (5) Five years?

Have you ever illegally used any Opiate or Hallucinogenic or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893?

With the exception of any Opiate or Hallucinogenic or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893, have you ever cultivated, manufactured or sold any controlled substance listed under Florida Statute 893 within the last (5) five years?

Have you ever cultivated, manufactured or sold any Opiate, Hallucinogenic, Cocaine or any of its derivatives listed under Florida Statute 893?

Required Question

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