Florida Certified Police Officer

Sunrise Police Officer

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

This is generalized law enforcement and public safety work in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and apprehension of criminal offenders. An incumbent in this classification of work is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the employee is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Incumbents are involved in either patrolling an assigned area in a radio-equipped vehicle, or performing administrative, communications, public information and/or complaint duties. Under general supervision of a sergeant or other police supervision, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The incumbent is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Some positions in this class may include receiving in-service training in preparation for promotion or special assignment. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained. Note base salary as shown includes 2.5% First Responder Pay and 2.5% Accreditation Pay.

Essential Job Functions

• Initiates preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police action; preserves the crime scene; renders first aid; interviews subjects and witnesses; searches for and arrests offenders; records all relevant facts; appears in court; patrols every area of assigned zone as often as possible, giving particular attention to crime hazard areas; applies knowledge of state statutes, departmental policies, rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to situations which occur; promptly takes appropriate action against all persons who are seen violating the law; assists persons who are lost, senile or mentally deficient and makes proper dispositions; takes lost, stolen or abandoned property into custody and makes disposition of same; enforces traffic laws and conducts accident investigations; patrols assigned area to eliminate the opportunity for crime to occur; responds to and attempts to settle domestic disturbances or refers individuals involved to appropriate social agency; advises citizens on protection of self and property; maintains an awareness of active felons in assigned area, their whereabouts and methods of operation.
• Investigates criminal complaints reported/occurring in assigned schools; conducts accident and criminal investigation on the scene; inspects establishments suspected of contributing to school crime for the purpose of detecting conditions of prostitution, vice or gambling; interviews necessary persons to elicit information regarding crimes involving students; prepares court cases and appears in court as a prosecution witness; develops a friendly relationship with students and parents; counsels students and parents on school related and personal problems; refers students and parents to an appropriate social agency for help if necessary; assists in locating missing or wanted students; assists in the recovery of stolen school property; performs routine patrol or other duties when necessary; maintains necessary records; prepares reports; make crime prevention presentations.
• Participates in crowd and traffic control of major events; assists vice control section in investigation and enforcement; assists Vice Control in investigation and enforcement activities; utilizes informants in latent investigations; participates in stakeouts and surveillance of burglary and robbery targets in high crime areas; works in conjunction with federal, state, and other local agencies to coordinate joint police activities; protects political candidates and other dignitaries.
• The Police Officer also performs various clerical and administrative tasks and provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. equivalency diploma.
• Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application. (Applications without attached proof of education and required documents listed below will not be processed for consideration.)

Experience:

• Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
• Current certification as a state of Florida Law Enforcement Officer or Basic Recruit Certificate
• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If out of state, must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire

Important Information:

Florida Experience: The department is willing to start at a higher rate dependent on your resume / experience level compared to the regular duties of a Sunrise Police Officer.

Out of State Experience: The department is willing to start at a higher rate dependent on your resume / experience level compared to the regular duties of a Sunrise Police Officer.

E.O.T. (Equivalency of Training) after being hired:

• The applicant will need to provide the Exemption From Training approval form (CJSTC 76) with the application.
• The department is willing to schedule / sponsor a hired applicant for the EOT (Equivalency of Training) Proficiency course after the hire date.
• Upon completion, the applicant will be issued an Exemption from Training Proficiency & Demonstration form (CJSTC 76A).
• Failure to complete the Proficiency Course will lead to termination form employment.
• The department is willing to schedule / sponsor a hired applicant for the State Exam (SOCE) after the hire date.
• Failure to pass the State exam will lead to termination from employment.

E.O.T. (Equivalency of Training) Pre-Hire:

• Equivalency of Training (EOT) can also be completed by the applicant before applying for the position.
• The state currently offers a reimbursement of $1000.00 for EOT expenses covered by the applicant. The reimbursement is applied for by the agency post hire date.
• The applicant needs to provide the Exemption From Training form (CJSTC 76) and Exemption from Training Proficiency & Demonstration form (CJSTC 76A) before or during the hiring process.
• The applicant needs to provide a Score Sheet for the State Exam (SOCE) displaying a Passing score.

Required Documents: The following documents MUST be attached as (1) complete.pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE - 10MB) and submitted with your application (NOTE: If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (i.e. Background Questionnaire Part 1, Background Questionnaire Part 2, etc.) with each part being less than 10MB to be able to upload your documents):

1. Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire. This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link. Please note it must be typed AND notarized.
2. Proof of Citizenship List of Acceptable Documents:
• U.S. Birth Certificate or
• Certificate of Naturalization or
• Current U.S. Passport
3. Social Security Card
4. Driver's License
5. Florida Police Officer Certificate or Basic Recruit Certificate
6. High School Diploma or GED Certificate required
7. College Diploma (if applicable)
8. CJBAT Test results
9. Physical Agility Test results
10. Military DD214 (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Work Environment:

• Duties are performed in multiple locations including police precincts, City offices and outdoors may be required to conduct patrol duties by foot, bicycle or patrol car. Work shifts hours vary and