Job Details
Salary : $68,161.60 - $108,451.20 Annually
Location : Davie, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 23-091
Department: Law Enforcement Services
Opening Date: 04/26/2023
Description
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)
Prior Law Enforcement Experience or Correctional Officer ONLY
All applicants must:
* Possess an Associates Degree or equivalent (i.e. 60 credit hours) from an accredited college/university, OR two (2) years of continuous certified law enforcement experience as a Police Officer or Correctional Officer OR two (2) years of active duty United States Military service with an Honorable Discharge;
* Be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application;
* Be a Citizen of the United States at the time of application;
* Be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED;
* 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 five 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. All applicants must 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) ###-#### OR (954) ###-#### 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.
Special Requirements
- If you possess continuous police experience, you will begin at a step equivalent to the years of service up to a maximum of step 3.
- With at least two (2) years of college or sixty-four (64) semester hours in a recognized college or university in an appropriate field, an additional pay step will be added to the starting salary.
- A one-time retention Bonus will be paid in the amount of $2,500 upon successful completion of the probationary period.
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,
01
Are you a citizen or a naturalized citizen of the United States?
02
Are you 19 years old or older?
03
Do you possess a current State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer (Police Officer or Correctional Officer) certification?
04
Do you have current passing scores on the basic motor skills test and swim test from the BROWARD COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER?
05
Please indicate which is the highest level of education you have completed.
- High School or GED
- Associates Degree or Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Above
06
Do you currently possess an Associate's Degree or equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) from an accredited college/university?
07
Do you currently possess at least two (2) years of certified law enforcement experience as a Police Officer (not Correctional Officer)?
08
Did you serve at least two (2) years in the United States Armed Forces and receive an Honorable Discharge?
09
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please describe the type of separation you received.
- Honorable
- Dishonorable
- N/A
10
Have you previously submitted an application for employment with the Town of Davie?
11
Have you failed a Town of Davie Background Investigation, Oral Board Interview, Medical, Polygraph or Psychological Exam within the past year?
12
Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?
13
Do you have a good driving record?
14
Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years?
15
Have you had a suspended and/or revoked driver's license within the past sixty (60) months (not insurance related)?
16
Have you used any tobacco products within the past six (6) months including nicotine and E-Cigarettes?
17
If you answered "Yes" to the above question, on what date did you last use any tobacco products?
18
Have you used any drugs (controlled substances without a doctor's prescription OR any illegal substances) within three (3) years of the date of this application?
19
If you answered "Yes" to the question above, please provide the date of your last usage as well as the type of drug. If "No", please type N/A.
20
Have you used steroids within five (5) years of the date of this application without a physician's prescription?
Required Question