Police Officer Trainee

Salary: $63,609.00 Annually
Location : Police Department - 1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02725
Department: POLICE SUPPORT SERVICE
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Nature of Work


General work as a City sponsored student enrolled in a basic recruit training program at one of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) certified training schools.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE AND EFFECT:
The work consists of related trainee law enforcement duties. The purpose of this position is to become trained to participate in patrol or investigative activities or in the performance of specialized and technical police functions. Success in this position results in the enforcement of laws and the increased safety of life and property in the City of Miami Beach

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties

• Timely attends and participates in all lectures, demonstrations, applications, formations, inspections, examinations, and any other gatherings conducted as a part of Basic Law Enforcement Courses and remedial training.
• Studies, comprehends, retains, and successfully demonstrates attained knowledge and skills garnered from all lectures, texts, material, data, and any other sources of information on subjects presented by the institute.
• Successfully demonstrates proficiency in all the designated high liability areas.
• Maintains a healthy physical condition and demonstrates the skills necessary to agilely accomplish arduous and aqueous tasks, goals, assignments, etc.
• Adapts and adheres to the conduct and attitudes required by training advisors, instructors, and administrators of the basic recruit training program at the CJSTC certified training school.
• Is appropriately attired at all times as designated by the institute's Trainee Orientation Manual.
• Performs and submits related work as required.

CONTACTS:
Contacts are typically with other institute instructors and administrators, other trainees, law enforcement personnel, and the general public. Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to study, comprehend, retain, and successfully demonstrate knowledge of various fields of law enforcement in the curricula of regularly scheduled Basic Law Enforcement Courses, or remedial academic or remedial in all high liability areas at a basic recruit training program at the CJSTC certified training school.
• Ability to achieve and maintain a physical condition and skills to successfully complete any and all physical requirements included within those courses or training.
• Ability to become proficient in all high liability areas.
• Ability to adjust behavior patterns and attitudes.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions, orders, and regulations.
• Ability to maintain working relationships with peers and supervisors.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity in the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Ability to report to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach
• Performs related work as required

GUIDELINES:
Guidelines include Southeast Florida Institute of Criminal Justice standards and requirements; federal laws and regulations; Florida State Statutes; Miami-Dade County ordinances; City of Miami Beach ordinances; and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application
Minimum Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Have a U.S. high school diploma or equivalent. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida's Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Meet one of the following criteria:
  1. Possess a Bachelor's Degree; or
  2. Have completed three years of active duty military service with an honorable discharge; or
  3. Be at least 23 years old at the time of hire with three years of verifiable, satisfactory, continuous and/or progressive employment.
• Be a United States citizen prior to appointment. Fla. Stat 943.13 (2). Applicants who are not United States citizens must have applied for citizenship by the time they submit their application.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subsection, any person who has pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement, prior to December 1, 1985, and has had such record sealed or expunged shall not be deemed ineligible for employment or appointment as an officer. Fla. Stat 943.13 (4).
• Must meet all of the requirements during the background investigation, to include drug testing.
• The applicant must meet all physical requirements listed above, and must pass a physical examination by the City's licensed physician.
• Must pass State guidelines as determined by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for entrance into the police academy. Currently an individual must pass a Commission-approved Behavioral Abilities Test (BAT) prior to entering a basic recruit training program.)
• Complete a course of basic recruit training approved by the CJSTC unless exempt and achieved an acceptable score on the officer certification exam in accordance with Florida Statutes. Fla. Stat. 943.13(9) and (10).
• Comply with Section 943.135, Florida Statutes, and CJSTC continuing training and education requirements. Fla Stat. 943.13(11).
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

BONUS POINTS:

• Current City of Miami Beach employee and in good standing (2 bonus point)
• Current City of Miami Beach resident (1 bonus point)
• Emergency Medical Technician and/or National Registry Emergency Medical Technician certification (1 bonus point)
• Master's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university (5 bonus points)

Please make sure to reference the applicant handbook section on bonus points and submit the required supporting documentation. If you fail to submit the require documentation at the time of application, bonus points will not be awarded.


You MUST download the following documents: (click on the titles of documents to download)

1) - important information and detailed description of the application and selection process. Applicants are responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all the information provided in the handbook.

2) - MUST be signed and submitted with application.

3) - To assist with the application process.

APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED IN THEIR ENTIRETY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PROPER REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE DEEMED INCOMPLETE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.
• Have no worse than 20/100 vision rating in each eye, correctable to 20/30.
• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, word processor, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Some crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
• Physical capability to pass police physical agility entrance tests.
• Physical capability to run, walk, and climb over rough and unfamiliar terrain, fences and other obstacles for extended periods of time.
• Bend, accessing attics, crawl spaces, and other recesses of buildings.
• Operate motor vehicle for long periods of time.
• Ability to control persons resisting arrest; to move a disabled or combative individual.

For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all state, county and city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance

For all technical, professional, supervisory and managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification . It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.
Required Examination
ORAL INTERVIEW:
All qualified applicants will be required to undergo an oral panel interview. The passing score for the oral interview will be 70%. The dates for the oral interview and additional information will be provided to you at a future date.


WRITTEN EXERCISE:
Applicants who successfully pass the oral interview will be invited to participate in a written exercise. Details regarding the written exercise and instructions will be provided on the day of the exercise. The written exercise will be graded as pass or fail.


PHYSICAL ABILITY TEST (PAT):

• Applicants will be required to submit a PAT once they have been assigned a Background Investigator. The Background Investigator will provide details regarding the PAT. Do NOT submit a PAT at time of application.

Refer to the Applicant Information Handbook for details.


ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AT @MIAMIBEACHFL.GOV OR VIA TELEPHONE AT View phone number on click.appcast.io.
For all positions:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.

• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.

• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Performs related work as required.

• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach.

For all technical, professional, supervisory and Managerial positions:

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Applicants must detail any related work experience on the application or risk disqualification . It is the applicant's responsibility to update their NEOGOV profile with work experience, education, certifications and personal contact information when submitting each application, failure to do so will result in ineligibility. City of Miami Beach employees must reflect their current position and detail their work experience on the application to avoid being disqualified.

Veterans Preference: Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07. If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (either Member 2 or Member 4), as well as the final Department of Defense Disability Letter (dated within one year) must be submitted with the application.

DCF: For any job announcement that requires a a screening through the clearinghouse please see link to the website:
The City of Miami Beach offers Benefits package to full-time, regular status employees only.
01


Do you possess a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Please choose one of the following criteria.

• I am at least 21 with a Bachelor's Degree.
• I am at least 21 and completed 3 years of active duty military service with honorable discharge.
• I am at least 23 with 3 years of verifiable, satisfactory, continuous and/or progressive employment.
• None

03


Are you currently a U.S. Citizen?

• Yes
• No

04


What type of military discharge did you receive?

• Honorable
• Honorable with medical discharge
• Honorable with hardship reasons
• General under honorable conditions
• Less than honorable
• Retired
• Still on active duty
• Still on reserve status
• Dishonorable
• Other
• Does not apply

05


If you chose "Other", please explain. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
06


Have you ever been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination from employment?

• Yes
• No

07


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
08


Have you ever failed to successfully complete a probationary period with any employer?

• Yes
• No

09


If you answered, "Yes" to the previous question, please provide the following information: Name of Employer, Year this occurred, and a brief explanation as to why you did not pass probation. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
10


Have you ever been employed by the City of Miami Beach?

• Yes
• No
• Currently Employed by the City of Miami Beach

11


If you answered "Yes" or "Currently Employed" to the previous question, please list the following information: Employee ID number, Department, Job Title and reason for leaving (if applicable). Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
12


Are you currently being investigated by internal affairs or under investigation by any government agency?

• Yes
• No

13


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
14


Are you currently the subject/defendant of a civil legal action?

• Yes
• No

15


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
16


How many at fault accidents have you been involved in?

• 0
• 1 - 2
• 3 - 5
• 6 or more

17


If you chose anything other than "0" to the previous question, please provide the date for each of the at fault accidents. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
18


How many traffic citations (tickets) have you received for "moving violations"?

• 0
• 1 - 3
• 4 - 6
• 7 or more

19


If you chose anything other than "0" to the previous question, please provide the date for each moving violation. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
20


Have you ever been charged with Vehicular Homicide?

• Yes
• No

21


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain and provide the date of the incident and the outcome of the charge(s) and legal process. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
22


Have you ever left the scene of an accident involving death, injury or property damage?

• Yes
• No

23


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
24


Have you been charged with Reckless Driving?

• Yes
• No

25


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please explain and provide the Date of the incident(s) and the outcome of the charge(s) and legal process. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
26


Have you ever been found guilty, pled guilty or pled Nolo Contendere to any of the following (check all applicable):

• Felony
• Domestic Violence
• Violence, including abuse or neglect of children, aged or incompetent persons
• Perjury, False Report of Crimes or Falsification of Official Documents
• Not Applicable

27


If you answered anything other than "Not Applicable" to the previous question, please explain the circumstances of each answer selected, including the date(s) of the conviction(s) or plea(s) and the outcome of the legal process.
28


Have you ever applied for ANY position with the Miami Beach Police Department?

• Yes
• No

29


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list ALL positions and year of application. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
30


Have you ever been disqualified for ANY position with the Miami Beach Police Department (during application, testing or background investigation process)?

• Yes
• No

31


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the position(s) you were disqualified for, the reason for disqualification and the year of your disqualification. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
32


Have you ever applied for any position with any other police department or sheriff's department?

• Yes
• No

33


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list all positions applied for, the agency you make application with, and the year of application.
34


Have you ever been disqualified for ANY position with any other police department or sheriff's department?

• Yes
• No

35


If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please list the position(s) you were disqualified for, the reason for disqualification and the year of your disqualification. Otherwise, please enter N/A in the section below.
36


Have you ever been associated with or a member of, or associated with members of, any gang?

• Yes
• No

37


If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain the circumstances regarding the association and/or membership, provide the name(s) of the gang(s), and explain your current status with respect to such association and/or membership.
38


All applicants must download the Applicant Information Handbook, which contains important information about application and selection process. Applicants are responsible for ALL the information outlined in the Handbook. To download the Handbook, go to the official job announcement for Police Officer Candidate posted on the City of Miami Beach website, scroll to the Minimum Requirements section and click on "Applicant Information Handbook" hyperlink.

• I acknowledge and agree to the above

39


Do NOT submit your application until you have a complete application packet. Your application will NOT be considered if submitted without all the required documents. Please refer to the Applicant Information Handbook and Documentation Checklist for more details (to download Applicant Information Handbook and Document Checklist, refer to Minimum Requirements section of the official job announcement).

• I acknowledge and agree to the above.

40


If you are claiming Veteran's Preference points, please upload a copy of your DD214 Member Form at time of application.

• I have uploaded my DD 214 Member 4 Form
• Not Applicable

41


Which of the following are you claiming to receive BONUS points?SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF APPLICATION, OR BONUS POINTS WILL NOT BE AWARDED.

• Current City of Miami Beach employee and in good standing
• Current City of Miami Beach Resident
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Master's Degree of Higher
• I am NOT claiming Bonus Points

42


Please indicate below how you heard about this opportunity. If you heard about us at a career/recruitment fair, please indicate which institution/agency.
43


If you are a current City of Miami Beach employee please acknowledge below. Otherwise put "N/A".I acknowledge that I am in good standing with all City policies including attendance and performance.

• Yes
• No
• N/A

44


Do you have any tattoos on head, neck or face?

• Yes
• No

Required Question