Non-Certified Police Officer

Police Officer

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Under the general supervision of a Sergeant and in cooperation with the community, performs a variety of policing and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public, and to perform essential functions as required. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statues and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written work product for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

Minimum Requirements

• United States Citizen
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of state certification.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
• Pass Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) – Out-of-State Certified Police Officers who provide proof of their out-of-state Law Enforcement certification may have this requirement waived. (Not required for those with an associates degree or higher or if they are veterans with an honorable discharge)
• Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
• Pass Swim Test
• Pass an Oral Board Examination
• Pass Polygraph Examination
• Pass Psychological Screening (Law)
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation
• Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary
• Stable work history
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion
• Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions and committed no incidents of violence
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Military discharge must not have been "Dishonorable"

Applicant Notification

After an initial review of your application, IF you are selected to move forward in the hiring process, you will receive an invitation to Vetted-our background prescreening platform- where you will be prompted to upload the required documentation.

Testing

Examination: Candidates must take the Criminal Justice Basic Aptitude Test for Law Enforcement Officers (CJBAT) from I/O Solutions or Broward College and receive a passing score. Candidates must also pass a Physical Agility Test (PAT), and Swim test. Candidates must present documentation from the Criminal Justice Testing Center at Broward Community College Institute of Public Safety or any other state-wide acceptable testing institution indicating their passing score of each component with their application. See information below from the Criminal Justice Institute.

Broward College Criminal Justice Testing Center

At the Institute of Public Safety

3501 Davie Road, Building 21

Davie, Florida 33314

Testing Center Telephone Numbers and Hours of Operation

Information Desk View phone number on click.appcast.io M-F 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Registration Desk View phone number on click.appcast.io T-F 8:15 AM – 3:00 PM

The Criminal Justice Testing Center is NOT a hiring agency, it is a testing center for persons wanting to enter Law Enforcement positions in Broward County. The Criminal Justice Testing Center administers the TESTS OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE BASIC ABILITIES TEST (C.J.B.A.T.), PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT), and SWIM TEST to candidates for employment in cooperation with Broward County Chiefs of Police Association. Successful completion of required tests may make you eligible for consideration of further evaluation by participating agencies.

To register for testing, applicants must first create an account. Account creation and test registration can ONLY be completed online.

Register for the CJBAT Test OR login HERE.

Register with IPS Testing Center for the PAT & Swim OR login HERE.

Applicants must present a completed "CJSTC 75" form, a valid photo I.D., and pay appropriate fees to become eligible for written test appointments (appointments are mandatory and must be scheduled in advance).

All testing materials will be provided by the Testing Center. A downloadable/printable study guide for the CJBAT can be purchased on-line HERE. It is also available at the BC bookstore in Building 19.

Following your written examination, you may receive your test result by calling the Testing Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io between 9 AM and 3PM on the appropriate day(s) indicated below;

Upon request the Testing Center will also provide printed documentation of your test scores AFTER you have PASSED all of the necessary tests.

CJBAT test results are valid for four years once you have achieved a passing score. The PHYSICAL AGILITY TEST (PAT) score is valid for six (6) months. The SWIM score is valid for life.

Eligibility List

The examination process will consist of an Oral examination. To pass, candidates must achieve a cumulative score of 15 or more to be placed on the eligibility list. Your rank may change as we continuously take applications & update the eligibility list.

Veteran's Preference

The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Disqualifying Factors

Factors Which Will Disqualify Your Application for Employment with the City of Hollywood's Police Department

Prior to being considered for employment by the Hollywood Police Department, all applicants must successfully pass the following: a Police Personal History Booklet review (to include an extensive criminal history and driving record check); an oral board examination; a polygraph examination; a psychological screening; an extensive background investigation; a Chief and/or Command Staff review; a medical exam; and a drug screening. Failure to pass any one of these exams will render you disqualified from employment with the Police Department.

The following are background automatic disqualifiers according to the Police Department's established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• Five (5) or more traffic moving violations in the last five (5) years or a poor overall driving history.
• Two (2) OR more drivers' license suspensions in the last five (5) years.
• Any D.U.I. arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years.
• Any tattoos on the neck or face.
• Any arrest and/or conviction involving domestic violence issues.
• Failure to disclose any traffic tickets, convictions, past employer information, or any other pertinent/relevant information in your background.
• Recent use of any illegal controlled substance.
• If you have failed our background investigation or psychological screening (sworn only) in the past year.
• If you have any discharge other than "Honorable" from the military.

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