Certified Police Officer

Salary : $80,000.00 - $128,981.59 Annually
Location : Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Job Type: Full-time; Regular Appointment
Job Number: 2026-146
Department: Police
Opening Date: 07/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/6/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Description
We are offering a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus for the position of Certified Police Officer.


*MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA*
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is general duty police work consisting of patrol work in assigned areas. Preliminary investigation or plain clothes investigation and other related police duties are performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations. A police officer is required to exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions. The work involves an element of personal danger.

POSITION SCOPE :
This position performs a variety of skilled police work under supervision; patrols an assigned area to enforce the law and maintain order, investigates a variety of criminal offenses, provides crime prevention information, directs traffic; and performs related work as required. This is the entry-level class in the police officer series. After successful completion of the prescribed training period, incumbents work under general supervision. This is an "essential position".

Illustrative Examples of Essential Duties
This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Patrols an assigned area of the City by car, foot, bicycle, ATV, or vessel to maintain law and order;
• Responds to emergencies as directed by laptop, radio, or telephone communications;
• Investigates unusual or suspicious conditions, traffic accidents, or incidents;
• Makes arrests and maintains custody of those arrested;
• Interviews suspects;
• Testifies in court;
• Prepares reports on investigations, offenses, arrests, and activities;
• Investigates a wide variety of criminal offenses;
• As assigned, participates in specialized enforcement, ascertains information or secures evidence for the arrest of suspects, and searches for and apprehends criminal offenders.
• Identifies and/or recommends cost control measures in the delivery of all services and functions in his/her department and under his/her area of responsibility.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern methods and practices of criminal investigation and identification;
• Knowledge of departmental rules and regulations;
• Knowledge of the geography of the City;
• Knowledge of FCIC and NCIC procedures and regulations;
• Skill in the use of firearms;
• Ability to effectively communicate with persons of all ages and walks of life;
• Ability to remember names, faces, and details;
• Ability to comprehend and execute complex oral and written directions;
• Ability to exercise good judgment in stressful situations;
• Ability to maintain good physical fitness condition;
• Possess a keen sense of observation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and files; ability to learn the operation, policy and procedures of the City and the department and division. Ability to make a forcible arrest, defend oneself or a third party from a threat and must be able to apply deadly force as needed.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); Successful completion of police recruit training; or any acceptable related combination of training and experience.
• Applicants must submit proof of successful passing of the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Tests (CJBAT), Physical Agility and Swim Test. (Applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher are exempt from the CJBAT test only.) Note: Test results must be current; CJBAT= within the past 4 years, AGILITY= within 6 months, SWIM = No Expiration
• Minimum age is 19 years old
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Visual acuity must not exceed 20/100 uncorrected and be capable of correcting to 20/30 or better.
• Must be able to distinguish between the colors of red, green, brown and yellow.
• * Must be Florida certified or actively enrolled in an FDLE recognized police academy or have completed an FDLE recognized police academy and successfully passed the FDLE state exam.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Must be certified by F.D.L.E. standards*
• Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Individual's sensory modalities (vision & hearing) and physical capabilities (ambulation, strength, coordination, dexterity, range of motion) must be sufficient to perform the Essential Functions of the Position.
• Frequently required to sit, talk and hear while performing the essential functions of this position. Also, frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell or operate a motor vehicle, bicycle, or water craft.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Occasionally make forcible arrests. Specific vision abilities required include; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently works in all weather conditions to include inclement while performing the essential functions of this position. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places, and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• There is a one-year probationary period.
• It is the responsibility of the incumbent to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.
• Background screenings are conducted through the Clearinghouse @

Health Insurance

The City has a three-tiered stipend plan to help offset the cost of employee health insurance coverage. The three tiers are as follows:

1. Opt Out - Employees opting out of the City's health insurance plan receive $550 contribution, pro-rated semi-monthly. Only employees who provide proof they are enrolled in a creditable coverage insurance plan or Medicare may "opt-out" of the City's health insurance plan. The City reserves the right to verify coverage, request additional information, deny, or cancel this benefit at any time.
2. Single Coverage - Employees choosing single coverage receive a contribution of $814.60 monthly, pro-rated semi-monthly.
3. Dependent Coverage - Employees choosing dependent coverage receive a monthly contribution amount of $1,183.92 if enrolling with employee + child(ren) coverage, $1,261.40 if enrolling with employee + spouse coverage, or $1,5633.48 if enrolling with family coverage, pro-rated semi-monthly.

If the dollar amount of the coverage selected is less than the amount allowed, the employee receives the difference, prorated semi-monthly, likewise if the dollar amount of the insurance coverage selected exceeds the allowed amount, the employee pays the difference, pro-rated semi-monthly, The City will deduct all applicable taxes.

Currently the City offers two health insurance plans through United Health Care as follows:

1. High Option OAP - Standard Insurance Plan
2. Low Option OAPIN - Lower tiered insurance plan with higher deductibles and co-payments.

Dental and Vision Insurance

The City pays 100% of the cost for employee coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan and 50% of the cost for dependent coverage for dental DHMO plan and the vision plan. Dental and vision insurance are mandatory for employees.
The City offers a DHMO dental plan through United Health Care. A PPO Dental plan is available as an upgraded option. The City offers a PPO vision plan through EyeMed.
Life Insurance

The City provides group term life insurance coverage for employees as follows:
• General Employees - One times the amount of employee's annual salary or $25,000, whichever is greater.
• Department Heads - Two times the amount of employee's annual salary.
Long Term Disability

The City provides each employee with long term disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost.
Workers Compensation

The City may provide full salary to employees injured on the job for a period of up to 13 weeks, (in lieu of the 2/3 salary offered by the state). Thereafter, employees must seek supplemental pay through the City provided Long-Term Disability Plan.
Cafeteria Plan

The City offers employees optional pre-tax insurance plans (Section 125) through AFLAC. Plans include cancer insurance, short-term disability insurance, and more. Also offered is a Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to put money aside, pre-tax, for planned medical/dental expenses, and for childcare expenses.

Retirement

Employees are automatically enrolled in one of two retirement plans, depending upon hire date and position. The plans are as follows:

• Florida Retirement System ("FRS"): Under this plan, employees and the City make a contribution to the retirement plan in an amount specified according to the employee's classification. The current contribution rates are as follows:

Class

Employee Contribution

Rate

City Contribution

Rate

Total Contribution Rate


Regular Class:

3.00%

13.59%

16.59%


Special Risk Class:

3.00%

37..74%

40.74%


Senior Management Class:

3.00%

32.60%

35.60%
Employees have the option of choosing the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan .

Under the Pension Plan, employees enrolled in the FRS prior to July 1, 2011, need to have 6 years of service to be vested. Employees enrolled in the FRS on or after July 1, 2011, must have 8 years of service to be vested.

Under the Investment Plan, employees need to have 1 year of service to be vested.

ICMA-RC (now Mission Square Retirement) :
General Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is not open to newly hired employees. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 4% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.

Senior Management Employees: All eligible employees hired before November 2002 were enrolled in the ICMA Plan. This plan is only open to certain positions which are not designated and/or classified under FRS. Under this plan, the City contributes 11% and the employee 6% to a retirement investment plan. Employees are fully vested after 3 years.
An optional Section 457 tax deferred savings program is available to employees who wish to supplement future retirement income. The plan allows employees to put aside a portion of their earnings pre-tax each pay period, through payroll deduction, into an account for their retirement and reduce the amount of earnings that is currently taxable.
Sick Leave

Employee earn twelve (12) sick days per calendar year on a prorated basis (1.846 per week).
Vacation Leave


Employees earn vacation leave on a pro-rated basis as follows:
• General Employees: 10 days per year (1.539 hours per week).
• Department Heads - Fifteen (15) days per year (2.308 hours per week)

Vacation accruals are increased incrementally thereafter, as per City policy.
Holidays

Employees are compensated for twelve (12) Federal holidays per year. These include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, President's Day, Police Appreciation Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day .
Floating Holidays

Employees earn floating holidays as follows:
• General Employees - Two (2) days per calendar year
• Department Heads/Managers - Seven (7) days per calendar year

Floating Holidays are pro-rated dependent upon hire date.
Direct Deposit

The City offers direct deposit of your payroll check into your personal account(s) at the financial institution(s) of your choice.
Credit Union

The City offers memberships in three credit unions: Space Coast Credit Union, Dade County Federal Credit Union and Peoples Credit Union.
01


Describe your highest level of education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or higher

02


Are you at least 19 years old or older?

• Yes
• No

03


Are you Florida certified or have completed an FDLE recognized police academy and successfully passed the FDLE State Exam?

• Yes
• No

04


If you are Florida certified or have completed an FDLE recognized police academy and successfully passed the FDLE State Exam, please list date of completion for each. (If you are not Florida certified or have not completed an FDLE recognized police academy and have not successfully passed the FDLE State Exam, please type "NONE.")
05


List any and ALL Law Enforcement Agencies you have applied for and the status of your application: (If none, please type "NONE.")
06


Applicants must submit proof of successful passing of the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Tests (CJBAT), Physical Agility and Swim Test. (Applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher are exempt from the CJBAT test only.) Note: Test results must be current; CJBAT= within the past 4 years, AGILITY= within 6 months, SWIM = No Expiration Do you have current proof of successful passing of the CJBAT, Physical Agility and Swim Test?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

08


Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• City Website
• Job Fair
• Indeed.com
• Linkedin
• Handshake
• Career Builder.com
• Miami Herald
• Sun Sentinel
• City of Sunny Isles employee
• Professional Organization
• Friend

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