Non-Certified Police Officer

at  City of Hollywood FL

COME TO A CITY THAT BUILDS CAREERS! AS ONE OF THE LARGEST CITIES IN BROWARD COUNTY, THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD PROVIDES AN ENERGETIC, INNOVATIVE AND COLLABORATIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS EMPLOYEES. WANT TOP NOTCH INSURANCE? WE OFFER LOW COST HEALTH INSURANCE GIVING YOU THE BEST VALUE - MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION AND FLEXIBLE SPENDING PLANS. NEED WORK LIFE BALANCE? WE HAVE GOT YOU COVERED WITH A 4-DAY WORK WEEK AND AN AWARD WINNING WELLNESS PROGRAM. AND WE DON’T STOP THERE. THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD PROVIDES A GENEROUS PAID TIME OFF PROGRAM INCLUSIVE OF 13 PAID HOLIDAYS, VACATION LEAVE, PERSONAL LEAVE, AND SICK LEAVE. REPAYING STUDENT LOANS? EMPLOYEES AT THE CITY WITH 10 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ON-TIME PAYMENTS QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM. LET’S PARTNER TOGETHER AND COME GROW WITH THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD. APPLY NOW!

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .
Under the general supervision of a Sergeant and in cooperation with the community, performs a variety of policing and law enforcement activities. Tasks are primarily service oriented and include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public, and to perform essential functions as required. Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners. Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statues and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines. The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgment. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written work product for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• United States Citizen
• Minimum 21 years of age at the time of state certification.
• High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
• Pass Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) – Out-of-State Certified Police Officers who provide proof of their out-of-state Law Enforcement certification may have this requirement waived.
• Pass Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) for physical agility
• Pass Swim Test
• Pass an Oral Board Examination
• Pass Polygraph Examination
• Pass Psychological Screening (Law)
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review
• Pass an extensive medical evaluation
• Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
• Meet current State training requirements as necessary
• Stable work history
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Must possess ability to exercise discretion
• Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions and committed no incidents of violence
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
• Military discharge must be “Honorable”

BASIC MOTOR SKILL (AGILITY TEST)

Monday 8:00 AM (appointment required)
Tuesday 8:00 AM (appointment required)

Thursday 8:00 AM (appointment required)

• AGILITY PRACTICE (no charge for practice sessions)

  Wednesday 7:45 AM

FACTORS WHICH WILL DISQUALIFY YOUR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD’S POLICE DEPARTMENT

Prior to being considered for employment by the Hollywood Police Department, all applicants must successfully pass the following: a Police Personal History Booklet review (to include an extensive criminal history and driving record check); an oral board examination; a polygraph examination; a psychological screening; an extensive background investigation; a Chief and/or Command Staff review; a medical exam; and a drug screening. Failure to pass any one of these exams will render you disqualified from employment with the Police Department.
The following are background automatic disqualifiers according to the Police Department’s established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

AUTOMATIC BACKGROUND DISQUALIFIERS (TO INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

. Five (5) or more traffic moving violations in the last five (5) years or a
poor overall driving history.
. Two (2) OR more drivers’ license suspensions in the last five (5) years.
. Any D.U.I. arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years.
. Any visible tattoos on the hands, neck or face.
. Any ARREST AND/OR CONVICTION involving domestic violence issues.
. Failure to disclose any traffic tickets, convictions, past employer information, or any other pertinent/relevant information in your background.
. Recent use of any illegal controlled substance.
. If you have failed our background investigation or psychological screening (sworn only) in the past year.
. If you have any discharge other than “Honorable” from the military.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR POLICE OFFICERS, SERGEANTS & LIEUTENANTS

• Police employees shall accrue vacation leave upon completion of continuous years of service as a Police Officer at the following rates:

• 1 to 3 years 80 hours/year

• 4 to 10 years 132 hours/year
• 11 to 15 years 164 hours/year
• 16 to 20 years 180 hours/year

• 21 or more years 220 hours/year

• All police officers, sergeants and lieutenants may request, not later than August 1st of each calendar year, to redeem up to a maximum of forty (40) hours of unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption is to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.

• Police employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month with no limit on the amount of sick leave is accumulated.

• Accrued sick leave may be cashed out upon termination of employment. Employees will be paid at the following rates in relationship to years of service as a Police Officer with the City:

Accrued Sick Leave Payout

• Less than ten (10) years 20% sick leave
• Ten (10) to twenty (20) years 40% sick leave

• Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave

• Police employees shall receive the following paid holidays:

Please refer the Job description for details