Law Enforcement Officer - Certified ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus) (2026)

Law Enforcement Officer

$10,000 Hiring Bonus Eligibility for Experienced Florida State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates: You must currently be employed by a law enforcement agency within the State of Florida and have a minimum of ONE YEAR full-time sworn, law enforcement experience from a Florida law enforcement agency (not including time spent in the police academy). Payment - $5,000 will be paid upon hire and $5,000 will be paid upon successful completion of field training. You must meet the criteria above and hired after January 1, 2025. Bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All monies are subject to repayment if employment ends for any reason within the first 2-years. Eligibility for Out of State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates: Candidates may be eligible for a one-time payment of up to $5,000 if hired as a newly employed full-time Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida on or after July 1, 2022 through The Department of Economic Opportunity. For payment information, please refer to The Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program regarding this bonus opportunity. In addition, The Coral Springs Police Department will match the State of Florida's hiring bonus. To qualify, you must currently be employed by a law enforcement agency and have a minimum of TWO YEARS full-time sworn law enforcement experience (not including time spent in the police academy). Payment - $2,500 will be paid upon hire and $2,500 with be paid upon successful completion of field training. You must meet the criteria above and hired after January 1, 2025. Bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All monies are subject to repayment if employment ends for any reason within the first 2-years.

Department Overview: The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 230 police officers and over 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work and raise a family.

Examples of Duties

This position is offered to candidates who are either experienced, certified Law Enforcement Officers or have attended the Police Academy in the State of Florida and obtained their Florida Law Enforcement Certification. Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs general duty police work involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. Employee functions at journey staff level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of citizens. Specific assignments are received from a Police Sergeant or superior officer, however, employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations. Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations.

• Protects the lives and property of citizens; administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons; provides assistance to stranded motorists.
• Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, and stolen property; investigates suspected illegal activity; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals and prisoners to county jail, court hearings, etc.
• Investigates crimes scene and accidents; administers breathalyzer tests; administers CVSA tests; searches for and preserves evidence; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections; escorts funerals and parades.
• Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts; solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.
• Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic and parking regulations, etc.
• Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintains logs; completes forms; prepares reports.
• Assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response; directs evacuation traffic.
• Assists with animal control services.
• Attends training sessions and seminars as directed; assists with the training of new officers.

Typical Qualifications

To be considered for the position of Law Enforcement Officer, candidates MUST meet one of the following criteria exactly as stated:

• Hold certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida AND a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college as recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• OR Hold certification as a Law Enforcement Officer (Florida or elsewhere within the U.S.) AND a minimum of two-years of experience (not including time spent in the Police Academy) as a Law Enforcement Officer in a full-time capacity AND hold a MINIMUM of an Associate's Degree/60-College Credits* towards a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university as recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• OR Current enrollment in an FDLE approved Police Academy with graduation scheduled within 90 days AND hold a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university as recognized by the United States Department of Education.

* Certified Law Enforcement candidates must hold a minimum of an Associate's Degree/60-College Credits at the time of application to be considered for hire, regardless of years of experience. Candidates approved for hire with an Associate's Degree/60- College Credits must sign a contract committing to obtain a Bachelor's Degree within 5-years of hire . In addition to the above criteria, candidates must meet all of the following:

• Meet the requirements outlined for Law Enforcement Officers pursuant to Florida State Statute and meet minimum standards as set forth by the Broward College Institute of Public Safety and the City of Coral Springs
• Must be at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen
• Possess a current valid Florida driver's license and acceptable driving record at the time of application.

Supplemental Information

Candidates who are selected for further consideration after submitting their initial employment application will be contacted by email to provide additional documentation including the Extended Application. Only candidates selected for consideration beyond the submission of their initial employment application will be provided with these documents. Please do not attach any test scores or documentation other than a resume prior to being instructed to do so. Law Enforcement Officers will begin their career on Step 1 of the current pay scale (please see chart below). Law Enforcement Officers hired with 1 to 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 2 ($80,746) of the established pay scale and those with 2 full years or more of sworn law enforcement experience begin on step 3 ($84,110) of the established pay scale. If you have any additional questions, please refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement using this link: Collective Bargaining Agreement Examination Process: The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Communication regarding scheduling and updates will be posted to your governmentjobs.com account, please check your account regularly.

1. Apply via our online application
2. Application review
3. Request sent to candidate for required documents and Extended Application to be completed
4. Review of Extended Application and documents. Review of documents to include:

• C.J.B.A.T. (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) - minimum passing score within last 4 years (applicants with an Associate degree or higher from an accredited college OR a veteran as defined in s.1.01(14) are EXEMPT from this testing)
• Basic Motor Skills Test (Agility Test) – passing score within last 6 months
• Swim Test – passing score, does not expire
• Copy of Birth Certificate
• Copy of High School Diploma or GED (only if applying without Bachelor's Degree)
• Copy of Driver's License with current name and address
• Copy of Social Security Card with current/correct name
• Copy of Military Release Form – DD214 (if applicable)
• Official Sealed/Stamped College Transcripts