POLICE OFFICER (NON-CERTIFIED)

Non-Certified Police Officer Position

To apply for a non-certified police officer position, you must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application and have graduated from high school or obtained a G.E.D. equivalency. Before applying for this position, please ensure that you have:

• Passed the CJBAT (we do not accept the FBAT) and physical agility test; or,
• Can provide proof of registration for the tests

Candidates will not be disqualified during the initial application process if they have not completed the CJBAT or agility test as long as proof of registration for the mentioned tests is provided.

Job Summary: A Police Officer performs responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Participates in special programs and projects as assigned. Reports to the Sergeant as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential job functions include:

• Responding to emergency or high-risk situations; participating in criminal and other investigations.
• Performing general law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas, checking property for security, maintaining order and public safety, responding to traffic accidents/incidents and issuing citations, serving injunctions and other legal papers, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, interviewing witnesses and victims, assisting crime and accident victims, investigating alarms, processing crime scenes and collecting evidence, taking statements, etc.
• Participating in criminal/traffic investigations.
• Participating in special teams, programs and projects as assigned.
• Reporting all conditions which may affect community safety, including pedestrian and traffic obstacles, hazardous conditions, traffic light problems, etc.
• Performing various public service duties, including directing traffic at school crossings and during special events, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, providing security at City events, providing traffic control, etc.
• Providing court testimony as required.
• Receiving and responding to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance; referring public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
• Promoting crime prevention and safety theories and practices that can be implemented in communities to deter criminal activity.
• Planning and/or participating in safety/educational programs and presentations at local businesses, schools, community meetings and events.
• Promoting favorable public relations and police/community relations through personal contact with community residents, civic organizations, community/government agencies, social agencies, schools and representatives of business/industry.
• Assisting with new officer training as assigned.
• Maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Working under stressful, high-risk conditions.
• Remaining abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the city of Miramar.
• Attending required training and continuing education classes.
• Rotating to various positions, which may include but are not limited to Detective, Training Officer, DARE Officer, Community Police Officer, Crime Prevention/Community Programs Officer, K-9 Handler. Completes duties unique to these positions as assigned and as scheduled.
• Preparing and submitting various records and reports including incident/accident reports, citations, work orders, daily activity sheets, observation reports, various other logs, reports, memos, etc.
• Operating a police vehicle, bicycle and/or motorcycle; operates police radar, firearms, chemical and impact weapons, restraining devices, two-way radio, camera, and other police-issued equipment, as well as a variety of other equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
• Interacting and communicating with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Police Chief, other department supervisors and employees, other City personnel, court personnel, attorneys, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency response personnel, medical personnel, community leaders and organizations, suspects, victims, witnesses, and the general public.

To apply for this position, it is required that you have graduated from high school or obtained a G.E. equivalency. The city will pay you while you attend the police academy. It is required that you either have taken and passed the CJBAT (we do not accept FBAT) & physical agility tests or you provide proof of registration for these tests. Candidates will not be disqualified during the initial application process if they have not completed the CJBAT or agility with proof of registration.

A non-certified police officer applicant must pass a completed background examination, video assessment and psychological assessment. Additionally, the applicant must also pass a basic aptitude test and physical agility test. These tests are required by the State of Florida for all applicants seeking to become law enforcement officers.

The Agility test is administered by the Broward College Institute for Public Safety Criminal Justice Testing Center. The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) is administered by FDLE/Pearson VUE and not required for applicants who possess a college degree (Must Provide Proof of Degree).

To register for these required tests through Broward College's Criminal Justice Training Center, you must register by creating an account. You may also call CJTS Director Jeff Whitehurst at View phone number on click.appcast.io for more information on the process.

Minimum requirements include:

• Be at least 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.
• Be of good moral character.
• Have no felony convictions.
• Not have committed any acts of violence.
• Not have been dishonorably discharged from the military.
• Pass a background investigation.
• Pass a physical examination and drug screening.
• Pass a psychological screening.
• Possess an FDLE certificate or proof of comparative compliance (if certified).
• Complete and submit personal history questionnaire.
• Pass a B-PAD (Behavioral Personal Assessment Device) video assessment.
• Achieve a pass on the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) test.