Police Service Aide I

Salary: $23.33 Hourly
Location : Lauderhill, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-0827
Department: Police Department
Division: 512: Police Operations
Opening Date: 08/27/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


General Statement of Job
Under general supervision of the Police Department, the purpose of the position is to provide support for all components of the Lauderhill Police Department as needed. Employees in this classification perform non-routine clerical, investigative and minor police related duties. Position is responsible for preparing police reports, responding to calls for assistance, investigating motor vehicle crashes, areas of the City and facilities as directed, and issuing traffic and parking citations for infractions. Performs related work as directed.

Essential Functions


Patrols in marked Police Service Aide units; answers and responds to calls for service.

Investigates traffic crashes and prepares crash reports to include Hit and Run follow-up investigations.

Investigates minor property crimes to include Thefts, Criminal Mischief, Vehicle Burglaries, Frauds, Auto Thefts, and miscellaneous Non-Violent calls.

Prepares incident reports as required. Assists with Traffic Control.

Assists with transporting documents and evidence to and from Court, the Lab, and the Police Department.

Issues citations for parking and other infractions of the law.

Conducts crime prevention awareness programs for public and private groups. Assists at crime scenes and at special activities or events.

Processes minor crime scenes for evidence. Deploys and retrieves department equipment.

Attends and testifies at court and/or gives depositions as subpoenaed. Enters and cancels information on Teletype machine.

Accepts and processes subpoenas for sworn and non-sworn personnel. Researches and provides information to staff and the public.

Prepares periodic reports and logs such as vehicle inspection logs, daily logs, and overtime slips.


Attends seminars and classes to maintain or improve technical and professional skills.

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED


Special Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid State of Florida Driver's License
• Have successfully completed and passed the State of Florida Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) OR must have an Associate's Degree or higher
• Ability to complete and pass the Police Service Aide Academy and the City of Lauderhill's Police Department's Field Training Program.

Supplemental Questions

Please be sure to answer all supplemental questions thoroughly and completely. Please note that if you do not answer all the questions in its entirety, your application may not be further considered in the hiring process. If you have any difficulty understanding or completing the supplemental questions, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Please be advised: Proof of education level is required (copy of High School Diploma/GED or College Degree/transcript needs to be uploaded in PDF format to application). Any required licenses and or certifications for the position you are applying for must be submitted as well. If required documentation is not provided, the application will be incomplete and will not continue in the hiring process.


The City of Lauderhill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Lauderhill will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.


Veteran's Preference
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in the employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.


You may waive a postsecondary educational requirement for a position of employment (except if the position is exempt under the statute e.g., temporary employees, members of boards and commissions, positions that require an employee to be a member of the Florida Bar), for a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard or a veteran who has been honorably discharged if the person is otherwise qualified for the position.

Applicant Screening
Due to the volume of applications the City receives, every applicant meeting the minimum qualifications cannot be guaranteed an interview. Applicants are selected for an interview based on education and work experience most closely matching the requirements of the position and may undergo additional selection and screening processes which may include an evaluation of training and experience, and written, oral and performance-based testing.

Drug and alcohol testing is conducted based upon City policy, Federal, State and Local requirements. The City of Lauderhill is an E-Verify employer.
Additional Requirements/Environmental Factors
Schedule Requirements: The ability to work eighty- four (84) hours per pay period, 12-hour shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data and/or information using established criteria. Includes exercise of discretion in determining actual of probable consequences, and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.

Human Interaction: requires the ability provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others on how to apply procedures and standards to specific situations.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form. Ability to
exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

Situation Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.

Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate odors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depts. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to temperature extremes, strong odors, toxic agents/chemicals, smoke, wetness, humidity, animals/wildlife, disease and/or pathogens, Electrical currents, violence, bright/dim light, noise extremes, machinery, dusts or pollen, and traffic hazards.
Teamsters
01


Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have - or are you eligible to immediately obtain - a valid Florida driver's license?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have current passing scores on the CJBAT? If so, please attach a copy of your scores to your application. Please note, fi you have an Associate's Degree or higher, you do not need to take the CJBAT.

• Yes, I have passing scores and I have attached them to my application.
• No, but I have an Associate's Degree or higher
• No, I do not have passing scores.

04


Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent? If so, please attach a copy of your high school diploma or equivalent to your application. (Please note: if you do not attach your diploma or equivalent to your application, your application may be considered incomplete and will not be processed.)

• Yes
• No

05


Please select the highest level of education you have:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above options apply to me

06


Please use the space below to detail what field your degree is in. If you do not have a degree, please write "N/A". (Please note: you must attach a copy of your degree, if you have one).
07


Have you attended and passed the Police Service Aide Academy?

• Yes
• No

08


Please use the space below to detail when you attended the Police Service Aide Academy. If you have not attended the Police Service Aide Academy, please write "N/A".
09


Do you have any experience working in the law enforcement field?

• Yes
• No

10


Please use the space below to detail your experience in law enforcement. Please include the number of years of experience and where you obtained the experience. If you do not have any experience, please write "N/A".
11


Have you had a DUI arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

12


Have you received five (5) or more tickets for a moving violation in the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you used any drugs (controlled substances without a doctor's prescription OR any illegal substances) within thirty-six (36) months of the date of this application?

• Yes
• No

14


Are you requesting Veteran's Preference? If you are requesting Veteran's Preference points, please upload a copy of your supporting documentation to the "Attachments" section by selecting '"Add supplemental attachment." Veteran's Preference points will be awarded only if all minimum requirements as listed on the Job Posting are met and supporting documentation is submitted at the time of application.

• No, I am not requesting Veteran's Preference.
• Yes, I am a Disabled Veteran who served on active duty in any branch of the Armed Forces and who presently has an existing service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA), or am receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the DVA and the Department of Defense (DoD). Please upload (1) DD Form 214 and (2) documentation from DoD or DVA establishing that you have a service-connected disability.
• Yes, I am the spouse of a Veteran who has a total and permanent service-connected disability; or who is missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. Please upload (1) an Award Letter stating that the Veteran is entitled to benefits under Chapter 35 from the VA or the DoD, (2) an identification card issued by the DoD, (3) evidence of marriage to the Veteran, and (4) a statement that you are still married to the Veteran at the time of application.
• Yes, I am a Wartime Veteran, who has served at least one day during that Wartime period as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., or who has been awarded a campaign or expeditionary medal. Active duty for training shall not be allowed for eligibility under this category. Please upload (1) DD Form 214 confirming service during Wartime period.
• Yes, I am the un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability. Please upload (1) documentation from the VA indicating the Veteran's cause of death and (2) evidence of marriage to the Veteran at the time of death.
• Yes, I am the mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the DoD. Please upload (1) documentation from the DoD showing the death of service member while on-duty status under combat-related conditions or the DVA certifying the service-connected death of the Veteran and (2) evidence of marriage or court documents establishing the Guardianship.
• Yes, I am a Veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S. The term "Veteran" is defined as a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released therefrom under honorable conditions only or who later received an upgraded discharge under honorable conditions. "Active Duty for Training" does not qualify for VP. Please upload (1) DD Form 214.
• Yes, I am a current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or The Florida National Guard. Please upload (1) a signed memorandum from their military supervisor confirming their Active status in the Reserves or Guard.

Required Question