NON-CERTIFIED RECRUIT

Salary: $1,702.69 Biweekly
Location : Palm Bay, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2766
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: General Employee


MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
THE CITY OF PALM BAY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR NON-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER RECRUITS TO BE SPONSORED TO ATTEND THE POLICE ACADEMY
This is entry level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a Police Officer. The primary function of an employee in this classification is to successfully complete the Florida Criminal Justice Academy Police Officer program and the Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission Police Officer State Certification Exam. Upon successful completion of the Police Academy/Criminal Justice Academy and the State Certification Exam, this employee will be promoted to the position of Police Officer with the Palm Bay Police Department. Performance is reviewed through class work, exams, attendance, participation and observations by superiors.


Through this sponsorship, candidates will develop knowledge and proficiency in the interpretation of Federal, State and Local Laws and ordinances and Police Department policies and regulations. Candidates will develop skill and proficiency in the use and care of firearms and all other equipment used to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer.


Duties May Include, but are not limited to:

• Attends the next available Basic Recruit Training Course as an employee of the City of Palm Bay Police Department.
• Maintains an academic level which complies with the standards established by the Public Safety Institute and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Attends Police Department Training sessions in a variety of topics.

Minimum Requirements for the Position:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED from an accredited school or training facility.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to employment and maintain a safe and acceptable driving record.
• Must satisfy State of Florida training requirements and acquire certification as a Florida Law Enforcement Officer within 30 days after completing Law Enforcement Academy.

Applicants must complete a City of Palm Bay Employment Application. Resumes alone are not acceptable. Please attach your DD214 (if applicable) and proof of highest level of education.
Applicants requiring testing accommodations must make notification at time of application.
Certifications/Documents should be attached electronically.
Applicant shall reimburse the City on a pro-rata basis for costs of tuition for basic recruit training, other course expenses and police certification examination if applicant leaves employment within the first three (3) years of becoming a Police Officer with the City of Palm Bay.
NOTE: Palm Bay Police Department has a policy regarding tattoos which states: Tattoos will not be permitted on the head, face, neck, scalp and hands. Non-offensive tattoos are permitted on the arms. Therefore, applicants with tattoos that show above a shirt collar or below the wrist are considered offensive would not meet this requirement.
Hiring Process :
• Applicants complete an Employment Application and answer all questions on the application. Any admissions made which would violate Police Department Employment Standards will automatically cause the applicant to be disqualified.
• Applicants who progress through the application pre-screening process without adverse information will be interviewed.
• Applicants invited to test must pass the FrontLine Human Relations Video Test, Reading Test, and Incident Observation and Report Writing Video Test to continue on in the process. Minimum acceptable score for the reading and writing portions of the test is 70%; video portion is 65%. You must meet the minimum score in each portion of the test to be moved forward in the process.
• Applicants still in process at this phase will undergo a comprehensive background investigation; polygraph examination; medical examination; drug test, and a psychological evaluation.
Examination Process:
We have worked with the National Testing Network to offer the Frontline National test by virtual means. Those applicants that meet the minimum qualifications as stated above will receive an email inviting them to test. The email will include the instructions to self-schedule the test through the National Testing Network.

• FrontLine (video testing system for Law Enforcement): Fee: $65 for online test with National Testing Network.
• Applicants will be required to successfully pass all three portions of this assessment to continue in the process.

NOTE: FrontLine National Video Practice Test - FrontLine National is a video-based testing system that assesses critical skills necessary to be a law enforcement officer and includes the often overlooked content areas of teamwork and human relations as well as reading and writing ability. For more detailed information and practice items with discussion, visit the FrontLine Practice Test website at This site allows you to interactively review seven example video test items, with a discussion of the possible answer choices. The site also has a 21 item practice reading test.
Please ensure that you have provided both a current and accurate email address and telephone number on your employment application for contact purposes.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EOE M/F/D/V/E-VERIFY
VETERANS PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE POSITION
This position is General Non-Exempt and is covered under Personnel Policies and the Administrative Code.

Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.

Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.


Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
01


Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Has a background investigation been conducted on you, either currently or previously?

• Yes
• No

03


If yes, please provide the date.
04


What agency has conducted a background investigation on you?
05


Are you at least 19 years of age?

• Yes
• No

06


Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you possess a valid Drivers License and maintain an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

08


Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within 1 year for failure to attend a court ordered driving school?

• Yes
• No

09


Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within 1 year for failure to pay two or more traffic fines?

• Yes
• No

10


Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within 1 year for failure to submit to a chemical test for intoxication?

• Yes
• No

11


Have you received more than three moving traffic violations within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you been involved in a chargeable accident within the past three years?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you been convicted of voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle in the past five years? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

14


Have you been convicted in the past five years for failing to stop and render aid; as required under state and federal law in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or injury of another? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

15


Have you been convicted in the past five years for driving a motor vehicle or being in actual physical control while having an unlawful blood alcohol level or while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any substances controlled under any state or federal law? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

16


Have you been convicted in the past five years for attempting to elude police? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

17


Have you ever been convicted, as an adult, of a felony offense? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

18


Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense within the last 3 years? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

19


Do you have any criminal wants or warrants pending?

• Yes
• No

20


Do you have any misdemeanors or felony charges pending?

• Yes
• No

21


Have you been convicted of ANY offense involving domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

22


Have you used marijuana in the past two (2) years?

• Yes
• No

23


Have you used cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, inhalants, or designer drugs such as GHB, Rohypnol (Roofies), Ecstasy, Special K (Ketamine), hallucinogens such as LSD, PCP, Ice Mescaline, Psilocybin (Mushrooms), abuse of any prescription drugs or more than one cycle of steroids within the past 5 years?

• Yes
• No

24


Have you ever been involved in the manufacturing, trafficking or sale for profit of any illicit or illegal drugs?

• Yes
• No

25


Have you ever used illicit or illegal narcotics after having been employed by a Police or Corrections agency, or in a Police or Corrections capacity (including Military Police Officer)?

• Yes
• No

26


Have you ever been disciplined by any employer(s): current or past? (Discipline shall include any and all verbal reprimands, written reprimands and/or suspensions)

• Yes
• No

27


If you answered yes to the previous question, please be specific and provide the dates of all discipline(s) as well as all reason(s).
28


Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from any employer(s) in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

29


Have you ever been given the opportunity to resign in lieu of termination?

• Yes
• No

30


Have you ever resigned while still in a probationary status with a job?

• Yes
• No

31


If you answered yes to question(s) 28, 29 and/or 30, please provide full details of the terminations and/or resignations. (include employer name, dates and circumstances surrounding the termination/resignation). If you answered no to the applicable questions, please enter "N/A".
32


Have you ever received customer or citizen complaints?

• Yes
• No

33


If Yes, what were the nature of the complaint(s) and the outcome of the investigation(s)?
34


If currently employed by a law enforcement agency or corrections agency, are you now under an internal investigation?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

35


If Yes, what is the nature of the investigation? (You are not required to provide the specific details at this time since it is considered an open investigation.)
36


If previously or currently employed by a law enforcement agency or corrections agency, were you ever the subject of an internal investigation?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

37


If Yes, what was the nature of the investigation? (You are required to provide the specific details of the incident as well as the final outcome. Include date(s) as well. Note: During the Background Investigation you will be required to provide any/all documentation concerning the investigation.)
38


If you have military experience, have you ever been tried on charges, or the subject of a summary court, deck court, courts martial, Captain's Mast, company punishment, or any other type of disciplinary action while a member of the Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

39


If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a detailed explanation.
Required Question