Police Cadet- Contractual Non-Sworn

Salary : $25.44 Hourly

Location : Port St. Lucie FL 34984, FL

Job Type : CONTRACTUAL

Job Number : 202402594

Department : POLICE DEPARTMENT

Opening Date : 05 / 24 / 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

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Are you thinking about becoming a Police Officer and aren't certified yet? Are you enrolled in a CJSTC Law Enforcement Academy and want to work for PSLPD while enrolled? Do you want to earn while you learn? Well look no further, we want you!!

This posting is solely for individuals that are looking to become certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) ALL others will need to apply under the Police Officer posting HERE

Through Courage, Knowledge, and Integrity, the Port St. Lucie Police Department is committed to superior customer service and remaining one of America's safest cities.

The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.

This position is Essential and is required to report to duty before, during, and immediately after a civil emergency.

This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.

The main function of this position is to attend the Indian River State College Police Academy as a Contractual Non-Sworn Police Cadet in a professional manner under the direction of, the Chief of Police or their designee. This position shall abide by all obligations as outlined in the Sponsorship Program Agreement and Employee Contract. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Attends all scheduled classes lectures, demonstrations, and exercises and successfully completes all approved Law Enforcement Academy courses.
• Trains on-the-job by performing routine work assignments in the functional area for which training is prescribed.
• Perform other duties of similar nature or level in classroom setting.
• Does not engage in any disciplinary activities while attending the approved Law Enforcement Academy
• Satisfies all qualifications and requirements for employment by the City as a Police Officer.
• Shall be required to take, and pass, the State Certification Exam within thirty (30) days of completion of the Police Academy program or within the prescribed timeframe as determined at the discretion of the Division Captain.
• Other duties may be assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma required. Actively pursuing acceptance into a Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) Law Enforcement Academy. Possession of valid Florida Driver's License and maintenance of clean driving record required. Florida Law Enforcement Certification preferred and required to be obtained after graduation from Police Academy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, taste, smell and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

12 paid holidays per year

Vacation Leave : 1-3 years- 10 days

4-9 years- 15 days

10-19 years- 20 days

20 years- 25 days

PT employees accrue depending on hours worked

Personal Days :

2 days for non-exempt employees per year

3 days for exempt employees per year

Sick Time :

FT employees accrue 8 hours per month

PT employees accrue 4 hours per month

Retirement Plan :

The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA

50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance

50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Health, Vision and Dental Insurance

Optional Benefits :

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Health Reimbursement Account

Employee Assistance Plan

Supplemental Life

Legal insurance

The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.

Are you at least 19 years of age?

Are you a United States citizen?

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED?

Have you ever been convicted of, or pled guilty or no contest to, any felony or misdemeanor? If yes, what was the charge?

Are you currently enrolled CJSTC Law Enforcement Academy?

Have you ever been arrested? If yes, what for?

Have you received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States?

Have you ever used, sold, or possessed drugs including but not limited to : marijuana, synthetic marijuana, hash, THC, amphetamines, methamphetamines, barbiturates, cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, methadone, inhalants, LSD, MDMA, mescaline, methaqualone, opium or opium derivatives, painkillers, PCP, hallucinogenic drugs, rohypnol, steroids, tranquilizers, or any other controlled substances?

Have you ever been subject to any type of restraining order, including domestic violence injunctions?

Has your driver's license ever been suspended or revoked? If yes, explain the circumstances.

Do you have prior law enforcement experience?

Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from any job?

Have you received any traffic citations (tickets) within the last five years? If yes, what for?

Have you ever been suspended, expelled or placed on probation from high school, college, or a law enforcement academy that you have ever attended?

Have you ever been subject to disciplinary action (such as reprimand, suspension, termination) by an employer, including the military, or if previous law enforcement, ever been the subject of an Internal Affairs Investigation?

Are you currently processing for employment for any other law enforcement agencies? If yes, list the agencies and where you are at in the application process.

Have you had illegal drug use within the last two years?

Required Question

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