Certified Police Officer (State of Florida Certified and Prior Law Enforcement Experience)

Police Officer$10,000 RETENTION INCENTIVE ELIGIBILITY 1. If candidate possesses an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits), or higher degree from an accredited college/university):$5,000 will be paid upon hire$5,000 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer2. If candidate only possesses a High School Diploma or Equivalent:$5,000 will be paid upon hire$2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer$2,500 will be paid upon successful completion of (5) years of service as a Certified Officer and possession of an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/universityREPAYMENT OF RETENTION INCENTIVE Applicants must meet all recruitment requirements and hiring standards. Incentive is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All incentive monies stated above will require 100% repayment if employment ends for any reason within five (5) years from the date of successful completion of probation as a Certified Officer (payment must be made within a two (2) year timeframe)SALARY $70, 215 - $113,740 Continuous police officer experience - begin at a step equivalent to the years of service up to a maximum of step 3An additional pay step will be added to the starting salary with an Associate's Degree, equivalent (i.e. 60 credits) or higher degree from an accredited college/university General Statement of JobUnder general supervision, performs general-duty police work in the protection of life and property, the prevention of crime, the apprehension of criminal suspects, and the general enforcement of laws and ordinances in a designated area on an assigned shift. May be responsible for various areas of assignment as indicated in the "Illustrative Examples of Work" below. Reports to a Police Sergeant or officer of higher rank.

Not have used marijuana or cannabis in any form within one year of the date of this applicationNot have used any tobacco products within six (6) months of the date of this application to include nicotine and E-cigarettesPLEASE READ THE BELOW IMPORTANT INFORMATIONAPPLICATION ASSISTANCE/INFORMATION:Licenses/Certifications : If a positon requires a license and/or certification, it is the responsibility of the candidate to obtain and maintain them as a condition of employment. Foreign Credentials (Degrees, Diplomas and/or Transcripts : Original credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries must be provided. Status Updates/Communication : please ensure your email address is valid and you continuously check this account for any status updates from the Department. Incomplete fields : all fields must be completed, putting "see resume" on the application will not suffice. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Required documentation : copies of any certifications, licenses or competencies from an accredited institution must be submitted with your application by closing date of posting unless otherwise stated. Military personnel records : to request your completed military personnel record, go to archives.govE-Verify : Candidates will be required to verify employment by submitting acceptable documents as evidence of identity and employment authorization. Assistance with online application : for assistance with your online applicant account, use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmentjobs.com. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Additional assistance : for other inquiries, please contact the Human Resources Department at (954) 797-1100.REGULATIONS/ACCOMMODATIONSEEO Policy : it is the policy of the Town to prohibit discrimination in hiring, promotion, compensation, discharge, and all terms and conditions of employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, gender identity(inclusive of a person's actual or perceived sex, and includes self-image, appearance behavior or expression, whether or not different from that traditionally associated with legal sex assigned to the person at birth), marital status, military status, political affiliation, genetic information, sexual orientation, or retaliation for reporting same. Tobacco Policy : the Town of Davie has a policy that requires employees hired on or after January 4, 2016 to be a non-user of tobacco products six (6) months prior to their employment with the Town as well as commit to non-usage during their employment. Candidates for employment who are impacted by the Town of Davie's Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after six (6) months.