Police Cadet - Non-Certified Recruit

Police Cadet PositionThe Pinecrest Police Department is seeking candidates for the position of Police Cadet. The Pinecrest Police Department is a midsize police agency that maintains the highest standards of professionalism. Our agency motto is Committed to Excellence, which the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) affirmed, when it honored Pinecrest PD with Excelsior Recognition on February 20, 2020. This is the highest CFA accreditation level that a criminal justice agency can achieve and represents a level of commitment to accreditation unparalleled in the criminal justice profession. The Pinecrest Police Department was also designated a Flagship Agency by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) in 2010, and has achieved Gold Standard Advanced Accreditation Status by CALEA continuously thereafter.The Village of Pinecrest is ranked among the safest cities in Florida because of low crime rates. This has been made possible by the fine work of our police force who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our residents, businesses and visitors. We have an authorized strength of 51 sworn police officers and 27 civilian personnel. Pinecrest Police Officers build mutually beneficial relationships with a supportive community while engaged in the noble cause of policing, endeavoring always to live up to the high standards and demands of policing.If you are interested in joining the dedicated men and women of our police force and making a difference in our community, please apply online to begin your law enforcement career.Non-certified applicants considered for employment by the Village of Pinecrest are sponsored to the police academy. Upon successful completion of the academy's basic training program, the candidate is eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification examination. Upon achieving a passing score, the candidate is promoted to the position of Police Officer.To be considered for employment, non-certified applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated below.Minimum QualificationsNon-certified applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:Possess one of the following: a two-year college degree (Associate in Arts or Associate in Science); or have successfully obtained a minimum of sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education; or three (3) years of prior full-time continuous military service; or a high school diploma.Ability to obtain and maintain a licensed driver status in the State of Florida.Possession of good eyesight, including depth perception and the ability to distinguish colors.Ability to fluently speak, hear, read and write the English language. Ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus.Ability to be flexible with work assignments, days-off and duty hours.Applicants must also complete all requirements established by the Village of Pinecrest for employment as a police officer. This may include, but is not limited to, a written examination, an oral board, psychological evaluation to determine suitability for position, polygraph examination, physical agility test, a comprehensive background investigation and a job-related medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening test.In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, non-certified applicants must also successfully obtain a passing score on the following examinations and include their scores with their employment application:Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) OR, Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT). THIS TEST IS NOT REQUIRED IF YOU POSSESS AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE OR HIGHER OR ARE A VETERAN AS DEFINED BY FLORIDA STATUE 1.01(14).NOTE: Once a candidate is selected, additional testing will be required prior to entering the police academy.The Village of Pinecrest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. The Village of Pinecrest complies with the Equal Pay Act which requires that men and women in the same workplace be given equal pay for equal work. The Village of Pinecrest participates in the E-Verify Program.