POLICE OFFICER CERTIFIED

Police Officer

This is general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers perform work in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank. All applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Plantation Police Department. The City of Plantation will facilitate required testing after the application has been screened and the candidate has passed the oral interview.

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Key requirements to apply include: U.S. citizenship, a valid Florida driver's license with a good driving record, no felony convictions, and certification and written test results. Disqualifying factors include DUI or DWI, vehicular homicide, fleeing or eluding a police officer, and more. Required documents include a birth certificate, high school diploma or GED, social security card, valid driver's license, test results, and background information forms.

Testing selection process includes passing all required pre-employment tests, an oral board, a polygraph examination, a background investigation, a psychological evaluation, a medical examination, and drug testing. This information is subject to change without prior notice.

This job posting has been designated as "ESSENTIAL" for declared emergencies and must meet National Incident Management System (NIMS) training at the appropriate level.