Police Officer- Certified ($20K Bonus)

Salary : $71,286.54 - $110,640.40 Annually
Location : City of Hallandale Beach, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-057
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt


WORK OBJECTIVE
$$$ SIGN-ON BONUS $$$ If hired, you will be eligible for a sign-on bonus as follows:
$20,000** for Police Officer - Certified Additionally, applicants are eligible for the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program. The program administers a one-time bonus payment of $5,000 after taxes to each eligible newly employed officer within the state. The program aims to aid in the recruitment of law enforcement officers within the state and attract out-of-state officers to Florida.
***Certified Police Officers with qualifying experience and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) certification are eligible for a higher entry rate of pay (higher Step) based on their experience. Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal police officer and FDLE certification. Starting salary cannot exceed the years of experience minus one pay grade year***
If your application is selected, you will be invited to take the written civil service exam (date to be determined).
Participation is required; otherwise, you will not be considered for the position.

Pay scale effective October 1, 2025:

Step 1 - $71,286.54
Step 2 - $74,875.58
Step 3 - $78,726.96
Step 4 - $82,499.56
Step 5 - $86,717.80
Step 6 - $91,014.30
Step 7 - $95,546.62
Step 8 - $100,340.76
Step 9 - $105,371.24
Step 10 - $110,640.40

WORK OBJECTIVE
Performs a wide variety of police and law enforcement activities including police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and other traditional and non-traditional related law enforcement activities.

Works under the direct supervision of a Police Sergeant, with additional supportive supervision from the command staff of the police department.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 19 years or older at the time of employment;
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid State of Florida driver's license without record of suspension or revocation in any State;
• Felony convictions and disqualifying criminal histories within the past seven years are not allowed;
• U.S. citizen;
• Must be able to read and write the English language; and,
• Must possess or be able to obtain Certification from the Federal Emergency Management Administration, National Incident Management System IS-700 Introduction to NIMS, IS-800 National Response Plan, IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command, and IS-200 Incident Command for Single Resources within one (1) year of employment start date.
  
  
  Education and Experience:
• A high school diploma or GED; and
• Proof of valid FDLE Law Enforcement Certification

DOCUMENTATION MUST BE PROVIDED AT TIME OF APPLICATION, DEMONSTRATING APPLICANT MEETS POSITION REQUIREMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Current State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification;
• Some knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment;
• Working knowledge of federal laws, state statutes, and local ordinances;
• Considerable knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the Hallandale Police Department;
• Working knowledge of First Responder and CPR techniques;
• Some skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below(see other requirements section);
• Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations;
• Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition;
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions quickly and objectively, sometimes under emergency situations;
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technologies and practices;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to learn the City's geography; and,
• Ability to exercise discretion.
  
  
  Special Requirements:
• Must possess, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid Florida Driver's License without record of suspension or revocation in any state; and
• Ability to meet the Department's physical standards, if any.

Lateral Transfers:
Candidates with qualifying experience and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Police Officer certification may be eligible for a higher entry rate of pay based on their experience. Eligible experience will be that of a state, county, or municipal police officer and FDLE Certification. Starting salary cannot exceed the years of experience minus one pay grade year.

Applicants who demonstrate they meet the minimum requirements may be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to, evaluation of training and experience, background investigation; psychological evaluation; polygraph examination; medical evaluation; controlled substance screen.

Applicants are required to sign an affidavit for non-use of tobacco products in order to be considered for employment.


All minimum requirements for the Police Officer position will be discussed at the orientation/information session.
Veteran's Preference Applies: The City of Hallandale Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for post-secondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, applicants MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214), Veterans' Preference Certification form and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. To download and attach the form click here

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


** $20,000 Sign-on Bonus distributed as follows - $7,000 immediately upon hire & remaining $13,000 upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period
Summary of Benefits for City of Hallandale Beach Employees - Full-Time Police (Police Officer/Police Sergeant) Employees
We believe City employees to be our most valuable asset. To attract and retain the best employees, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes training, educational assistance, performance appraisal and a merit program. The following are included as part of the City's Full Time Police Employee's Benefits Package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Program
• Basic Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Discounted Supplemental Insurances
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Voluntary 401(a) Match Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA
• Tax Deferred 125 Plans
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Leave Buyback
• Self Care Days

Insurance Benefits

Health Insurance
The City provides employees with health insurance benefits through Aetna Health Care Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium cost for employee and 70% for dependent(s).

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
The City provides Police employees with a Health Reimbursement Arrangement account to help cover the cost of the annual health insurance deductible. The monies are not taxable, are pre-funded by the City and can be used to pay any qualified in-network medical deductible or prescription copays that are incurred under the medical plan. Depending on the health insurance plan election you make, the City contributes either $2,000, $3,000 or $4,000 to your HRA account on a Fiscal Year basis. The HRA funds are not rolled over from year to year and cannot be used for dental or vision.

Dental Insurance
The City provides employees with dental insurance through Aetna Dental, of which two options (Dental DMO or Dental PPO) are offered. The City pays $5.00 per month towards dental coverage premium.

Vision Program
Vision coverage on routine eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses is available through Aetna Health Care. The City pays 100% coverage for employee only. See plan information for details regarding the vision care program.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
The City provides all full-time employees with $50,000 in term life insurance. There is no cost to employees for this benefit.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance
Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance up to $500,000 on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. See information packet for details.

Discounted Supplemental Insurances
Several supplemental insurances are offered through AFLAC at discounted rates for City employees. Plans include: Accident; Cancer; Critical Care; Hospital Confinement Protection; and Short-term Disability.

Hospital Indemnity Plan
A voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan is offered through Aetna Health Care Plan that pays you benefits when you are confined to a hospital, whether for planned or unplanned reasons, as well as for other medical services.

Retirement/Savings Accounts

Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Participation in the City's Police/Fire Pension Plan is mandatory for Police Officers. The employee is required to contribute 11.5% of earnings. The Police/Fire Pension is a defined benefit plan, administered by a third-party service. See plan summary for details.

Voluntary 401(a) Match Plan
The City offers a voluntary 401(a) City-matching program, in which the City will contribute up to a 3% salary match on a bi-weekly basis into a 401(a) Defined Contribution account. The City will contribute a match of 1%, 2%, or 3% based on the employee selection. Vesting is 100% upon plan enrollment.

Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan)
The City makes available a deferred compensation plan (MissionSquare 457 plan), for which the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a pre-tax basis. No employer contributions are made.

Roth IRA Savings Plan (Roth IRA)
The City makes available a Roth IRA savings plan, through which the employee may voluntarily make after-tax contributions through payroll deductions. No employer contributions are made.

Paid Leave

Vacation
Police employees who have been continuously in the employ of the City for at least one (1) year shall be entitled to annual vacation as outlined in the table below:
- 1 through 7 years continuous service - 204 hours per year divided by 12 and credited monthly;
- 8 through 9 years continuous service - 228 hours per year divided by 12 and credited monthly;
- 10 through 14 years continuous service- 236 hours per year divided by 12 and credited monthly
- 15 through 19 years continuous service- 244 hours per year divided by 12 and credited monthly;
- 20 continuous years of service - 268 hours per year divided by 12 and credited monthly.

This vacation leave is non-cumulative. However, a maximum of eighty (80) hours may be carried over into the following calendar year.


Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue 96 hours (8 hours/month) of sick leave per year. An employee may elect to use up to 4 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his/her immediate family.

Paid Parental Leave
Employees may receive up to twelve (12) weeks of paid parental leave following the birth of an employee's child or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care

Other Benefits

Take Home Vehicle Program
Take home vehicle provided to officers who have successfully completed probation and reside in the tri-County area.

Additional Salary Incentives
Additional salary earnings are available to all full-time Police Officers and is based upon the special duty assignment that the Officer is given. The additional annual compensation varies based on the assignment. Additional salary incentives include, but are not limited to: K-9, State Incentive Pay (education/training), Investigators, Motorcycle Unit, Strategic Intelligence Unit and/or Field Training Officer. Officers may also take advantage of off-duty details (see union representative for details).

Flexible Spending Account
The City offers two Flexible Spending Accounts through Benefits Outsource Inc., which provide pre-tax savings for employees. One plan covers dependent care and the other provides for medical reimbursement. Employees may set-up a flexible spending account during the annual Open Enrollment period only.

Education Reimbursement Program
The Education Reimbursement Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to an Associate, Bachelor or a Graduate degree, including a Doctor of Philosophy degree or a Juris Doctorate degree that is directly related to the employee's position. Eligibility begins after one year of employment and is dependent on budgeted funds.

Employee Assistance Program
The City offers an Employee Assistance Program to all City employees who may need free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Credit Union
All City employees may participate in the We Florida Financial Credit Union. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Sick Leave Buy-Back
Police employees that do not use any sick leave hours during the fiscal year may elect to sell back, at the premium rate, up to sixty (60) hours of earned sick leave, non-pensionable, provided they have at least one hundred forty-four (144) hours of sick leave remaining in the bank after calculation of the payment at the end of the fiscal year.

Employees that utilize any sick leave during the fiscal year may elect to sell back, at the premium nonpensionable rate, half of the sick time earned in the fiscal year minus the sick time hours used (calculated as hours earned minus hours used, then total multiplied by 50%), not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours of sick leave accrued in that fiscal year provided they have at least one hundred forty-four (144) hours of sick leave remaining in the bank after calculation of the payment at the end of the fiscal year. The payment shall be made in the last paycheck in November of the succeeding fiscal year.


Self-Care Days
Employees may use up to 4 Sick Days per Fiscal Year as Self Care Days. The Self Care Days' time-off will need to be requested and scheduled in advance, through Kronos, the City's timekeeping system, and must be approved by the respective Department. The Self Care Days' time-off will not impact the employee's ability to participate in the annual Sick Leave Buy Back program and will not count against the maximum hours they may sell back. Employees may not accumulate or carry-over Self Care Days from one Fiscal Year to another.
IMPORTANT - This document "Summary of Benefits" is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hallandale Beach. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time. Continued eligibility for part-time benefits is reviewed periodically in accordance with the applicable City Administrative policies and bargaining unit contracts.
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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Note: "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

• Yes
• No

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If claiming Veteran's Preference, have you attached the required DD214 form to your application?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?

• High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
• College Credits from an accredited institution
• College Degree

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Are you FDLE Law Enforcement Certified?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have any tattoos?

• Yes
• No

07


If "Yes", are any tattoos above the collar cone, neck, face, and head?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

08


If "Yes", are any of the tattoos below the wrist, on the hand, or fingers?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

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In order to move on to the next phase of the application screening process, you must attach proof of education.Have you attached proof of your education to the application as stated on the job announcement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question