Police Officer

Summary

Law Enforcement OfficerPerforms a wide variety of law enforcement activities including the protection of life and property, the apprehension of offenders and providing community-based problem solving services.Current benefits for police officers include: 4 day work week, weekends off half the year, workout on duty, take home vehicle, 20 year retirement plan, 8 year drop option and paid holidays.FSS 943.17 authorizes any individual who is a veteran as defined in s.1.01 (14) below, or holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is exempt from taking a basic skills examination and assessment instrument (CJBAT) as a prerequisite for entrance into a basic recruit training program for law enforcement officer. s.1.01(14)-The term "veteran" means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions, notwithstanding any action by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs on individuals discharged or released with other than honorable discharges.QualificationsRequirements: (Submit copies of requested documents with application): Associates degree or equivalent (60 credit hours) from an accredited college/university OR an honorably discharged veteran or current member of a reserve component of the U.S. Military or Florida National Guard. Passing scores of BMST, swim and CJBAT or FBAT. Copy of birth certificate or other proof of birth and U.S. citizenship. Copy of high school diploma or G.E.D. Copy of original driver's license. 58 form signed and notarized. Copy of DD-214 form (if applicable)Special RequirementsIndividuals with disabilities requiring accommodations please contact Human Resources. The City of Pembroke Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work PlaceMiscellaneous InformationSubmit electronic POLICE EMPLOYMENT application with original signatures, notarized documents, test scores, and COPIES of required documents. Register and apply www.ppines.com.

Job Description

Law Enforcement OfficerPerforms a wide variety of law enforcement activities including the protection of life and property, the apprehension of offenders and providing community-based problem solving services.Current benefits for police officers include: 4 day work week, weekends off half the year, workout on duty, take home vehicle, 20 year retirement plan, 8 year drop option and paid holidays.FSS 943.17 authorizes any individual who is a veteran as defined in s.1.01 (14) below, or holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is exempt from taking a basic skills examination and assessment instrument (CJBAT) as a prerequisite for entrance into a basic recruit training program for law enforcement officer. s.1.01(14)-The term "veteran" means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions, notwithstanding any action by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs on individuals discharged or released with other than honorable discharges.QualificationsRequirements: (Submit copies of requested documents with application): Associates degree or equivalent (60 credit hours) from an accredited college/university OR an honorably discharged veteran or current member of a reserve component of the U.S. Military or Florida National Guard. Passing scores of BMST, swim and CJBAT or FBAT. Copy of birth certificate or other proof of birth and U.S. citizenship. Copy of high school diploma or G.E.D. Copy of original driver's license. 58 form signed and notarized. Copy of DD-214 form (if applicable)Special RequirementsIndividuals with disabilities requiring accommodations please contact Human Resources. The City of Pembroke Pines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work PlaceMiscellaneous InformationSubmit electronic POLICE EMPLOYMENT application with original signatures, notarized documents, test scores, and COPIES of required documents. Register and apply www.ppines.com.