Police Officer- Certified ($20K Bonus)

Police Officer-Certified

If hired, you will be eligible for a sign-on bonus as follows: $20,000 for Police Officer - Certified. Additionally, applicants are eligible for the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The program administers a one-time bonus payment of $5,000 after taxes to each eligible newly employed officer within the state. The program aims to aid in the recruitment of law enforcement officers within the state and attract out-of-state officers to Florida. Certified Police Officers with qualifying experience and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification are eligible for a higher entry rate of pay (higher Step) based on their experience. Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal police officer and FDLE certification. Starting salary cannot exceed the years of experience minus one pay grade year. If your application is selected, you will be invited to take the written civil service exam (date to be determined). Participation is required; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position. Pay scale effective October 1, 2025: Step 1 - $71,286.54 Step 2 - $74,875.58 Step 3 - $78,726.96 Step 4 - $82,499.56 Step 5 - $86,717.80 Step 6 - $91,014.30 Step 7 - $95,546.62 Step 8 - $100,340.76 Step 9 - $105,371.24 Step 10 - $110,640.40.

Performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities including police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and other traditional and non-traditional related law enforcement activities. Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant, with additional supportive supervision from the command staff of the police department.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 19 years or older at the time of employment; Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State of Florida driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State; Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed; U.S. citizen; Must be able to read and write the English language; and Must possess or be able to obtain Certification from the Federal Emergency Management Administration, National Incident Management System IS-700 Introduction to NIMS, IS-800 National Response Plan, IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command, and IS-200 Incident Command for Single Resources within one (1) year of employment start date. Education and Experience: A high school diploma or GED; and Proof of valid FDLE Law Enforcement Certification. Documentation must be provided at time of application, demonstrating applicant meets position requirements.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Current State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification; Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment; Working knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances; Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Hallandale Police Department; Working knowledge of First Responder and CPR techniques; Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below (see other requirements section); Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions quickly and objectively, sometimes under emergency situations; Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies and practices; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to learn the City's geography; and Ability to exercise discretion. Special Requirements: Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Florida Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; and Ability to meet the Department's physical standards, if any.

Lateral Transfers: Candidates with qualifying experience and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Officer certification may be eligible for a higher entry rate of pay based on their experience. Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal police officer and FDLE Certification. Starting salary cannot exceed the years of experience minus one pay grade year. Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience, background investigation; psychological evaluation; polygraph examination; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen. Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment. All minimum requirements for the Police Officer position will be discussed at the orientation/information session.

Veteran's Preference Applies: The City of Hallandale Beach 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 service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans' Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. To download and attach the form click here (Download PDF reader).

** $20,000 Sign-on Bonus distributed as follows - $7,000 immediately upon hire & remaining $13,000 upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period