Police Officer Cadet

Salary : $20.00 Hourly

Location : Police Department City of Sanford, FL

Job Type : FULL TIME

Job Number : 25-00004

Department : Police Department

Opening Date : 01 / 01 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Testing for the position of POLICE OFFICER CADET will occur on TBD. The time and location will be sent via email to the qualified applicants once approved applicants have been referred by the Human Resources / Risk Management Department.

Under the City of Sanford Police Sponsorship Program, the purpose of this position is to prepare the Police Officer Cadet in Police work with the City of Sanford involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. As a Police Officer Cadet in the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, the employee is required to successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification by passing the required State Officer Exam.

Examples of Duties

Must successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification by passing the required State Officer Exam no later than (60) days after graduation from the Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Must abide by and comply with the Laws of the State of Florida; City ordinances, department directives of the Sanford Police Department and the City of Sanford; and all rules and regulations applicable to members of the Sanford Police Department.

Must follow all policy and procedures set forth by the attending educational institution hosting the Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Must work 40 hours per week and keep the Sanford Police Department Training Coordinator informed of their schedule. During times that the Cadets schedule is reduced to less than 40 hours per week by the educational institution, report to the Sanford Police Department's Training Coordinator for assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Current and valid Florida Driver's License.

No convictions of any felony; or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, domestic violence, or have plead guilty to or nolo contendre to any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, not withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.

Must have been free of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding your application for employment with the City of Sanford.

Must be at least 20 years of age to enter employment with the City of Sanford as a Police Officer Cadet; 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Police Officer.

Must be a US Citizen.

Must not have been Dishonorably Discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Required vision of 20 / 20 or corrected vision to 20 / 40.

Requires candidate to sign the City of Sanford Police Officer Cadet Agreement.

Must successfully complete the Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) prior to beginning the Basic Law Enforcement Academy.

Must successfully complete the City of Sanford due diligence process to include satisfactory information found in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check including FBI background review, driving record, pre-employment physical, stress test / x-ray, drug screen, and behavioral screening.

Cadets that do not successfully complete the Law Enforcement Academy and pass the State Officer Exam are required to reimburse the City for any and all costs incurred by the City of Sanford per the Police Office Cadet Agreement.

IMPORTANT : On your application you must account for all periods of time for at least the last ten (10) years of employment history.

Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS related training.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of First Aid procedures and equipment.

Knowledge of business English, e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary.

Skill in both written and oral communications.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy.

Skill in the inspection, inventory, and operational testing of all equipment, firearms, apparatus, tools, appliance, and supplies / materials of the assigned squad.

Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective conflict resolution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing duties of a Police Officer Cadet, tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and / or pulling of extremely heavy objects (200 pounds), such as in the academy exercise of chasing and subduing a suspect resisting arrest. Some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic / chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, traffic and animals. Tasks include exposure to and around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is required.

THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Part of the City of Sanford's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its Regular (not Temporary) employees, elected officials, and retirees. In assessing our comprehensive programs, the City has taken great care to seek a fair balance between business needs and employment security. There are many options available which afford City staff with coverage to best suit individual and family needs. In many cases, deductions are available on a pre-tax basis. The City engages in periodic Request for Proposals for benefits to ensure premiums and coverage's remain competitive and comprehensive and help provide employees with financial security. We welcome ideas and suggestions from our covered members.

City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common.

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General / Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave / Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays for most positions (# of days depends on position), Paid Jury Duty, Worker's Compensation, Social Security / Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms.

Supplemental Benefits

Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness,Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance.

Other Benefits

Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of City's Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, New Hire Incentive w / Signed Agreement, Safety Incentive program.

Flexible Spending Account

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,050 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $5,000 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.

New Hire Incentive

A. Pre-employment conditions

If an employee voluntarily executed an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement prior to the date of hire upon employment, the new employee will receive :

i). 5% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade to be paid in the employee's initial paycheck.

ii). 5% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade in which they were initially hired to be paid after the latter of either :

• Successful completion of the probationary period, or
• All conditions within the new employee employment letter have been fully and successfully satisfied such as, by way of example only, CDL license, plant operator license, etc.

iii). No payment if a new employee declines to execute an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement.

B. Post-employment conditions.

If an employee voluntarily executed an Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement after employment with the City and within 30 days from the date of hire, the employee will receive :

i). 3% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade to be paid in the employee's initial paycheck.

ii). 3% of the minimum of the newly hired employee's authorized position pay grade in which they were initially hired to be paid after the latter of either :

C . The Employee Recruitment Incentive Program Agreement shall, at a minimum, provide that if the employee should leave City employment for any reason, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, within 36 full months after the date of hire, the employee will reimburse the City according to the following schedule :

i). If termination is less than 12 full months of employment with the City : 100% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.

ii). If termination is 12 months or more, but less than 24 full months of employment with the City : 75% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.

iii). If termination is 24 months or more, but less than 36 full months of employment with the City : 50% of all incentives paid by the City to the employee shall be reimbursed to the City.

iv). Once the 36 full month period from date of hire has expired and with the employee still employed with the City, the employee shall have no further incentives reimbursement obligations to the City.

Excludes temporary positions, positions in which the incumbent has received a new hire or recruitment incentive, all Sanford Police Department sworn personnel and Cadets as the Police Department has an existing New Hire Incentive program for its sworn personnel and Cadets, and all Sanford Fire Department positions requiring either Firefighter / EMT and Firefighter / Paramedics certifications.

Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education?

Are you currently enrolled in a Florida Law Enforcement Academy?

What best describes your current and valid State of Florida Driver's License?

Have you been free of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding your application for employment with the City of Sanford?

Must be 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Police Officer. Are you currently at least 20 years of age?

Are you a United States Citizen?

Do you have at least 20 / 40 corrected vision?

Are you able to receive a Physicians clearence to participate in the pre-employment physical abilities test?

Do you understand and agree that one (1) of the conditions of employment for the Police Officer Cadet position with the City of Sanford is the requirement for you to sign the City of Sanford Police Officer Cadet Agreement?

Required Question

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