What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE OFFICER CERTIFIED position at City of Plantation - FL?
Salary : $78,000.00 Annually
Location : Plantation, FL
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : 225-05
Department : POLICE DEPARTMENT
Opening Date : 11 / 22 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
This is general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers perform work in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank. All applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Plantation Police Department.
THE CITY OF PLANTATION WILL FACILITATE REQUIRED TESTING AFTER THE APPLICATION HAS BEEN SCREENED AND THE CANDIDATE HAS PASSED THE ORAL INTERVIEW.
Examples of Duties
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Typical Qualifications
Key Requirements
To Apply, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements :
- U.S. Citizen : Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.
- Valid Florida Driver's License : Must have a good driving record.
No license suspensions in the last 2 years.
If certified by the FDLE, applicants must provide their FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).
Basic Motor Skills Test (must be completed within 6 months before application).
Disqualifying Factors
Applicants may be disqualified if they have :
Required Documents
Submit the following documents with your application :
Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT)
Additional Documentation (upon request)
1. Applicants with a college, university, or vocational diploma must have their official transcripts mailed directly to :
City of Plantation Police Department
451 NW 70 Terrace
Plantation, FL 33317 For certification as a police officer, a high school diploma or its equivalent is required. If an applicant completed their education outside the U.S., the diploma or transcript must show the graduation / completion date and meet U.S. standards.
For foreign education :
Approved evaluation services are listed by the U.S. Department of State and the Florida Department of Education. Please note that these services are not free, and applicants are responsible for the cost. NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. (aice-eval.org)
2. All legal documents indicating all name changes, including, but not limited to :
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 :
CJ BAT Test : Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (must pass within 4 years).
Past criminal activity.
Note : This information is subject to change without prior notice.
Work Environment
This job posting has been designated as "ESSENTIAL" for declared emergencies and must meet National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level.
BENEFITS / EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
CONTRACT
All Police Officer applicants hired by the City of Plantation are required to sign a two (2) year contract. The contract states that if the applicant should leave the City of Plantation's police force anytime between the signing of the agreement and 24 months from State Certification as a Police Officer, he / she agrees to reimburse the City the expenses the department incurred in hiring and training the applicant.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD
A probationary Police Officer must successfully pass Florida Police Standards and Training Commission Police Officer Academy and successfully pass the Police Officer State Certification Examination. ALL new employees serve a one (1) year probationary period from date of appointment as Police Officer.
PAY CHECK
Issued bi-weekly on every other Friday; Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees with a Credit Union or Banking Institution.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
One times Annual Earnings, rounded to the next higher $1,000. (Policy paid for by the City). Maximum of $50,000.
Hospitalization, Major Medical,Dental and Vision
The Employee pays a portion of the cost for themselves and for dependent coverage at a rate established by Administration.
Dependent Coverage : spouses are eligible only if they do not have entitlement to participate in another employer's group medical plan or Medicare.
Police Officer's Accidental Death and Dismemberment
167,505 death and dismemberment policy for Police Officers. (Policy paid for by the City.) While at work only
Long Term Disability
Available for the first five (5) years of employment : 60% of monthly salary / $5,000 max.
RETIREMENT
While in an uncertified Police Officer status, mandatory contribution of 4 % of salary to the General Employee's Pension Plan. Upon achieving a certified Police Officer status, mandatory contribution of 8% of pensionable wages with up to 50 hours of overtime, shift differential and assignment pay. Completion of 25 years of credited service regardless of age.
HOLIDAYS
Eleven paid holidays per year as declared by City Council each year.
PERSONAL DAY
All full-time employees will be given the benefit of one (1) personal day per calendar year. Cannot be used until employed 6 months; can only be used with your Department Head's approval; cannot be carried over from one year to the next.
SAFE DRIVING DAYS
Two days per year - non-cumulative
SICK LEAVE
13 days per year
Accrues 4 hours at end of each bi-weekly pay period. Maximum accrual is 480 hours.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Completed Years of
Service with the City Days Earned
0 - 5 years of service 13 days per year
6 - 10 years of service 16.25 days per year
11 - 15 years of service 19.5 days per year
16 - 20 years of service 22.75 days per year
Over 20 years of service 26 days per year
Maximum accrual is 240 hours
NOTE : Not entitled to use annual leave until employed 6 months
FUNERAL LEAVE
3 consecutive days
JURY DUTY
Paid full salary - all fees received, excluding mileage, must be turned over to the City.
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Plain clothes - $250 a year
Uniformed Officers - $150 a year (dry-cleaning)
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
City reimburses 100% tuition and required books for pre-approved courses that obtain
Grades "A or B"; 75% tuition reimbursement for grade "C"; paid at state rate unless class is not otherwise available; eligible for benefit after one year as certified Police Officer.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Made available to employees through payroll deduction upon employee's request.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE
Whole life
Supplemental Term Life Made available to employees through payroll deduction
Enhanced Vision upon employee's request.
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NOTE : The above information is subject to change without prior notice.
06 / 2016
As you prepare to submit your on-line employment application for Police Officer, please ensure that you have read ALL of the information provided in the position announcement. Failure to submit ALL of the required documents will result in your application being disapproved. You must include these documents as attachments to this on-line application. Please DO NOT send in a duplicate copy or paper application once you have submitted your on-line application. The supplemental questionnaire provided below must be completed as a part of your application. Please note that this application supplement is an integral part of the application process and must be completed together with the formal on-line employment application in order for you to be considered as an applicant.
Did you attach a copy of your birth certificate?
Did you attach a copy of your high school diploma or GED certificate? Failure to attach this will result in your application being disapproved.
Do you have an Associates Degree or 60 semester college credits from an accredited college or university?
Did you attach a copy of your Social Security Card? Failure to attach this will result in your application being disapproved.
Did you attach a copy of you current Driver's License? (Failure to attach this will result in you application being disapproved
Have you had a single suspension of your driver license in the past 2 years or 2 or more suspensions within the past 5 years driving history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error)?
Did you attach your CJBAT results (test results within 4 years of application)?
Did you attach your BMST (Physical Agility) results (test results within 6 months of application)?
Did you attach your Swim Test results? Failure to attach this will result in your application being disapproved.
Did you complete and attach the Applicant Background Information Form? Failure to attach this will result in your application being disapproved.
Did you complete and attach the FDLE Waiver CJSTC58 Form? Failure to attach this will result in your application being disapproved.
Did you attach a copy of your Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Officer Certification; Federal or State Law Enforcement Agency Certification with academy training curriculum? Failure to attach this will result in your application being disapproved.
If you did not have any military service, did you attach a notarized Statement of Non-Military Service? (Failure to attached will result in your application being disapprove.)
Required Question
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