Certified Police Officer (State of Florida Certified and Prior Law Enforcement Experience)

TOWN OF DAVIE, FLORIDA
Davie, Florida United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 13, 2025
  • Full Time
  • Legal Services
  • Public Safety
  • Job Description

    Description

    $10,000 RETENTION INCENTIVE
    ELIGIBILITY
    1. If candidate possesses an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits), or higher degree from an accredited college/university):
    • $5,000 will be paid upon hire
    • $5,000 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer
    2. If candidate only possesses a High School Diploma or Equivalent:
    • $5,000 will be paid upon hire
    • $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer
    • $2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of (5) years of service as a Certified Officer and possession of an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university
    REPAYMENT OF RETENTION INCENTIVE
    • Applicants must meet all recruitment requirements and hiring standards.
    • Incentive is subject to applicable payroll taxes
    • All incentive monies stated above will require 100% repayment if employment ends for any reason within five (5) years from the date of successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer (payment must be made within a two (2) year timeframe)
    SALARY
    $70, 215 - $113,740
    • Continuous police officer experience - begin at a step equivalent to the years of service up to a maximum of step 3
    • An additional pay step will be added to the starting salary with an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university


    General Statement of Job

    Under general supervision, performs general-duty police work in the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminal suspects, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. May be responsible for various areas of assignment as indicated in the "Illustrative Examples of Work" below. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank.

    Minimum Requirements (Must meet by the closing date of the posting unless otherwise stated)

    All applicants must :
    • Possess High School Diploma or Equivalent
    • Be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application
    • Be a Citizen of the United States at the time of application
    • Have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment
    • Have passed the Basic Motor Skills test (valid for six (6) months)
    • Have passed the Swim Test (valid indefinitely)
    • Be a Citizen of the United States at the time of application
    • Be of good moral character as defined by Florida Administrative Code 11B-27
    • Have no felony convictions
    • Not have been dishonorably discharged from the military
    • Possess an FDLE certificate
    • Not have an open Internal Affairs Investigation
    • Not have failed Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year
    • Not have one or more drivers' license suspensions within five years of the date of this application
    • Not have steroid usage within three (3) years of the date of this application
    • Not have a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five years
    • Not have visible tattoos above the collarbone on the neck, face, head, scalp, or on the hands. Tattoos that are deemed to be excessive shall be covered with the appropriate uniform or attire
    • Not have used any illegal controlled substances within three years of the date of this application with the exception of marijuana
    • Not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this application
    • Not have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application to include nicotine and E-cigarettes

    PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THE APPLICATION UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE SWIM AND AGILITY TESTS.

    TESTING MUST BE COMPLETED AT BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER, PLEASE CONTACT (954) 201-6790 OR (954) 201-6931 FOR MORE INFORMATION**

    The selection process will include successfully meeting the minimum requirements of each of the following: an oral assessment, psychological examination(s), deception indicator examination, background investigation, Chief's interview(s) and a medical examination which includes a drug screening test and physical examination.

    The Town of Davie offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, and long term disability insurance.

    For a more detailed overview of our benefits package, Click Here
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Town of Davie
    • Town of Davie

    About the Town

    Hello and welcome!

    The Town of Davie is home to nearly 107,000 residents who live across a lush 35 square miles within central Broward. The Town's rural atmosphere, western-themed district and sprawling educational complex foster an environment that separates Davie from all other municipalities in Broward County. Our green open spaces, numerous parks, over 165 miles of trail system, and the opportunity to live an equestrian lifestyle are amenities you can't find in today's growing South Florida.

    The Town of Davie is also the nexus of higher education in South Florida where several nationally known colleges, technical institutes, and universities make up the South Florida Educational Center. 

    Davie's business climate ranges from your typical small proprietor to the headquarters of Fortune 500 firms such as Teva Pharmaceuticals. Davie is ideally located among major thoroughfares such as the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, I-595, I-75, and is within a few minutes' travel to the Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International Airport and Florida's deepest port, Port Everglades.

    Please feel free to come by and visit us sometime - you'll see what makes Davie so unique.

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