Certified Police Officer

Salary : $2,861.60 - $4,528.00 Biweekly
Location : Police Department - 1100 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 02726
Department: POLICE PATROL
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/25/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Nature of Work

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

General police functions in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property and apprehension of criminal offenders, through the enforcement of laws and ordinances and the maintenance of community order through the performance of numerous human services, as well as providing general information and assistance to the public.
COMPLEXITY/SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The work consists of related law enforcement duties. The need to respond to dangerous, high-profile, and unexpected or unusual events contributes to the complexity of the position.• The purpose of this position is 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
• Patrols and prevents crime and answers a wide variety of calls and complaints and arrests those engaged in any violation of a criminal law or ordinance.
• Maintains community order by responding to calls and situations which may escalate from minor disputes, (social crises, or personal problems) to community disorders and resolves these insofar as possible, through application of personal skills or through referral to proper social agencies.
• Enforces traffic laws and investigates traffic accidents.
• Directs traffic, participates in canine and harbor patrol duties and assignments.
• Answers questions asked by the public and gives directions.
• Issues summonses and warnings and serves subpoenas and warrants.
• Assists in controlling crowds; testifies in court; checks doors and windows of commercial establishments after closing hours.
• Performs duties and assignments in coordination with the Investigations Division.
• Participates in Civil Defense programs.
• Prepares reports and records of prescribed duties.
• Acts as a community outreach officer; utilizes firearms, communication equipment, electronic detectors, audiovisual equipment and the like.
• Works at Report Control Center screening requests for service and answering telephone.
• Performs various clerical and administrative tasks, as required.
• Oversees custody, care and control of prisoners when assigned jailor duties.
• Explains laws, ordinances and general information to citizens.
• Conducts investigations at the scene of a crime or accident, gathers, preserves and correlates evidence, locates witnesses, issues citations, or makes arrests.
• Transports and receives property, evidence and prisoners.
• Advises and directs elderly and indigent persons.
• Maintains daily activity logs; maintains surveillance of known criminals or persons suspected of criminal activity; interviews suspects; prepares cases against suspect.
• Investigates cases of juvenile delinquency and submits reports to juvenile court; assists in the supervision of juveniles held in custody.
• Coordinates and functions with other operational units and functions as a part of such unit when assigned.
• Performs related tasks as required.

CONTACTS:

• Contacts are typically with other City personnel; representatives from other law enforcement agencies; fire and other emergency response personnel; and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

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.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  1. State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification-active and in good standing; or
  2. Completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and received PASSING results in all sections of the State Certification exam; or
  3. State of Florida Corrections Cross Training Certification or Compliance Certification; or
  4. Currently attending a Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy and have achieved certification by the time of hire.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  1. Possess a Bachelor's Degree; or
  2. Have completed three years of full time or active duty military service with an honorable discharge; or
  3. Have completed two years of verifiable, satisfactory police service ; or
  4. Be at least 23 years old at the time of application, 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 application closing date.
• 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.
• Completed a course of basic recruit training approved by the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission "CJSTC" unless exempt and achieved an acceptable score on the officer certification exam in accordance with Florida Statutes. Section. 943.13(9) and (10).
• Comply with Section 943.135, Florida Statutes, and CJSTC continuing training and education requirements. Florida Statute 943.13(11).
• Possess a valid, appropriate driver's license with an acceptable driving record; must obtain a Florida Driver's License prior to appointment.

BONUS POINTS:

• Current City of Miami Beach employee and in good standing (2 bonus point)
• Current City of Miami Beach resident (1 bonus point)
• Current City of Miami Beach Reserve Officer (5 bonus points)
• 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:

• 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, computers, 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.
• 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 qualifying applicants will be required to undergo an oral interview before a panel selected by the City of Miami Beach. The passing score for the oral interview will be 70%. The dates for the oral interviews 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 a pass or fail exercise.

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.


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:
Pension Plan (eligibility age - 52 or rule of 70); 8-year DROP; excellent medical and dental (provided through FOP Trust), statutory death benefit and life insurance; vacation and sick time; holiday pay (4 floating holidays and 6 wellness days); longevity pay; shift differential; take-home vehicle program; uniform allowance; educational incentives; in-house fitness center.

Voluntary Benefits (fully paid by the employee, but payroll deductible): additional life insurance, disability insurance, critical life insurance, lump-sum cancer benefits, U.S. Legal Services, flexible spending account, pre-tax payroll deductions, continuation of medical and dental coverage up to 18 months upon termination (COBRA).

For a more detailed overview of the benefit package, please visit the Benefits section at


New Salary Effective July 14th, 2025

• Certified Police Officer base salary range from $72,252.44 - $109,917.86 (Per 2024-2027 FOP Contract)
• Police Officer Trainee base salary range from $61,756.24 - $109,917.86 (Per 2024-2027 FOP Contract)

01


Do you possess a high school diploma or its equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Please choose one of the following criteria.

• I have a State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification-active and in good standing.
• I completed Basic Law Enforcement Training and received PASSING results in all sections of the State Certification exam.
• I received a State of Florida Corrections Cross Training Certification or Compliance Certification.
• I am currently attending a Basic Law Enforcement Training Academy and will achieved certification by the time of hire.
• I am an out-of-state Certified Law Enforcement Officer and have registered for, or completed, my Equivalency of Training.
• None of the above

03


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 21 with 2 years of full-time time verifiable, satisfactory police service.
• I am at least 23 with 3 years of verifiable, satisfactory, continuous and/or progressive employment.
• None of the above.

04


What type of military discharge did you receive?

• Honorable
• General under honorable conditions
• Less than honorable
• Retired
• Still on active duty
• Still on reserve status
• Dishonorable
• 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 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 made 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 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 Certified Police Officer 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 indicate whether you will be able to provide a valid DD-214 form to claim Veteran Preference points.

• Yes
• No

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 City of Miami Beach Reserve Officer
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Master's Degree of Higher
• I am NOT claiming Bonus Points

42


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

43


Are you able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays?

• Yes
• No

44


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