What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Officer Academy Recruit Sponsorship position at City of St. Cloud?
Join Our Team as a Police Officer Trainee!
Are you ready to take the first step toward a rewarding career in law enforcement? The City of St. Cloud is seeking motivated individuals to join our Police Officer Trainee Program—a unique opportunity to serve your community while growing professionally. This entry-level role is designed to provide comprehensive training, preparing you to become a Police Officer with the St. Cloud Police Department.
About the Opportunity: As a Police Officer Trainee, you will:
- Successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Academy Police Officer Program and the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission Police Officer State Certification Exam.
- Develop a strong foundation in Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances, and Police Department policies and procedures.
- Gain proficiency in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement tools, ensuring you're prepared to serve with excellence and accountability.
Upon successful completion of the program and certification exam, you’ll be promoted to Police Officer, ready to make a difference in the lives of St. Cloud residents.
Our City Values in Action:
- Accountability: Uphold the highest standards of integrity and responsibility in your training and future role.
- Empowerment: Receive the tools, resources, and support needed to succeed in the academy and beyond.
- Innovation: Embrace cutting-edge training and techniques to serve and protect effectively.
- Ownership: Take pride in your contributions to the safety and well-being of our community.
Important Note: Participants in this program agree to reimburse the City on a pro-rata basis for tuition and related expenses if they leave employment within the first two years of becoming a Police Officer with the St. Cloud Police Department.
Sponsored spots in this program are limited, so don’t miss your chance to apply!Duties may Include, but are not limited to:
Attends the next available Basic Recruit Training Course as an employee of the City of St. Cloud Police Department.
Maintains an academic level which complies with the standards established by the Public Safety Institute and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Attends Police Department Training sessions in a variety of topics.
In the event that Law Enforcement Academy training requires less than 40 hours per week, employee shall complete the remaining hours in the performance of assigned training in the Police Department. Employee may also be required to assist the Police Department with a variety of other civilian duties that may or may not require supervision.
Minimum 20 years of age
Must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school or training facility.
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to employment and maintain a safe and acceptable driving record.
Must satisfy State of Florida training requirements and acquire certification as a Florida Law Enforcement Officer within 30 days after completing Law Enforcement Academy Certification.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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 remain stationary and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to move; reach with hands and arms and communicate. The employee is occasionally required to remain stationary; ascend or balance; position self to crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 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.
Mathematics:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Language Ability:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
Salary : $28 - $39
