Reserve Police Officer PT

ABOUT OUR CITY 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. Looking ahead, the City is exploring 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 is expected to roll out in the early part of 2026, reflecting our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being. NATURE OF WORK This classification involves specialized and limited law enforcement and public safety work involving crowd control, traffic control, and the protection of life. The incumbent 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 incumbent is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Under general supervision of a Police Sergeant or other designated supervisor, the incumbent is required to exercise 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. Reserve Police Officers will be assigned to work various hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position. Regular Rate: $36.20 per hour (Includes Training) | Special Detail Rate: $52.50 per hour (Based on Assignment) ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Participates in crowd control and traffic control for events Inspects assigned area as often as possible, giving particular attention to potential crime hazards or situations Provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public May initiate preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police actions Preserves crime scenes Renders first aid Interrogates subjects and witnesses Conducts area searches Makes arrests as appropriate Records all relevant facts Makes required court appearance as assigned and required Applies knowledge of 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 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 disturbances Performs related work as required and assigned EDUCATION Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED diploma Proof of highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application. Applications without attached proof of education 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 Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire Must be in good standing from a Florida Law Enforcement Agency and have officially separated or retired by the time of hire All retired City of Sunrise Certified Police Officers must have been officially separated from employment with the City a minimum of six (6) months prior to application submittal REQUIRED DOCUMENTS The following documents must be attached as a complete.pdf file (max file size 10MB) and submitted with your application. If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (e.g., Background Questionnaire – Part 1, Background Questionnaire – Part 2) with each part being less than 10MB to upload your documents. Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire. This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link and must be typed and notarized. Proof of Citizenship – U.S. Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization or Current U.S. Passport Social Security Card Driver’s License Florida Police Officer Certificate High School Diploma or GED Certificate (Transcripts preferred) College Diploma (if applicable) (Transcripts preferred) CJBAT Test results. Must have passed the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test. Veterans with an honorable discharge, applicants with an Associates Degree or higher, and Florida Certified Police Officers are exempt from the CJBAT requirements. Physical Agility Test results. Must pass swimming and Physical Agility Test. Tests must be taken at Broward College Institute of Public Safety. PAT results are valid for six months; SWIM results are valid for life. Military DD214 (if applicable) ASSIGNMENT Reserve Police Officers are to be utilized for Special Detail Assignments or other Police Department assignments authorized by the Police Chief or designee. DISCLOSURES Reserve Police Officers shall not be considered entry-level for regular full-time Police Officer positions and are not subject to the City pension plan or any City pension benefits. They are at-will and not subject to terms in the Fraternal Order of Police or Police Benevolent Association Collective Bargaining Agreements. Incumbents are not permitted to serve as a law enforcement officer with any other agency while serving as a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Sunrise. Reserve Police Officers are required to work one Event or Assignment per month. Reserve Police Officers will not be guaranteed any specific number of hours of work and will work a maximum of 24 hours per week. This classification is designated solely as part-time. This is not a full-time position. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment: Part-time work shift hours vary and may include nights, weekends and holidays. High degree of exposure to potentially hazardous conditions including inclement weather and severe temperatures. Officers may be subject to dangerous and stressful situations. Pre-employment medical examination and complete background investigation required Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl in pursuit of suspects and/or crime scene investigations Prolonged carrying of articles weighing 10 to 25 lbs Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods Occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and running Ability to operate city issued motor vehicles SENSORY Corrected visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes; no color vision deficiency; normal depth perception and night vision; no significant hearing loss. Ability to communicate orally and in writing and use sensory skills to interact with others and use City-issued technology devices. Must have the use of sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with others and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of laws of arrest, search and seizure, rules of evidence and court procedures Ability to apply modern police procedures, methods and terminology Ability to apply civil and criminal laws, police rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures Ability to perform complete and thorough investigations Ability to analyze problems and objectively deal with people Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions Ability to act calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations Ability to apply life-saving techniques, where required Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other officers, supervisors, officials and the general public Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision Knowledge of state statutes, local ordinances and departmental regulations Ability to apply skills related to firearms and vehicle operation Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both verbally and in writing #J-18808-Ljbffr