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Are you looking to join a police department that is deeply involved with it's community? If so, then please keep reading! 

Thank you for your interest in joining the Wilton Manors Police Department. The City of Wilton Manors is located in Broward County just north of Fort Lauderdale, and is 1¼ miles away from the beaches of South Florida. Our agency serves a population of approximately 13,000 residents, and our mission is to honorably serve our community with “passion for our profession and with compassion for those we serve.” If you need any assistance locating information about our agency or the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact us. We hope after you review the information below, you will apply to become part of our team, and our community.

The City of Wilton Manors is currently accepting applications for the position of police cadet. As a non-certified police cadet, selected applicants will prepare to become a certified sworn law enforcement officer at a regional police academy. The City will pay for the cost of the approximately 7-month academy in addition to paying the selected candidates an hourly rate of $23.20 and full-time employee benefits such as health, dental, and life insurances and pension benefits.

After successful completion of the police academy and obtaining a passing score on the State of Florida exam for law enforcement certification, certified police officers will earn a minimum annual salary of at least $61,715.

Note: The following two documents MUST be completed, signed, notarized, and attached to your application:
 Florida Department of Law Enforcement Background Investigation Waiver Form

 Accuracy & Truth Statement

Use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmnentjobs.com if your need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

For other inquiries, the Human Resources Department can be reached at (954) 390-2107.

The City of Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

As a non-certified police cadet, selected applicants will prepare to become a certified sworn law enforcement officer at a regional police academy. The City will pay for the cost of the approximately 7-month academy in addition to paying the selected candidates an hourly rate of $23.20 and full-time employee benefits such as health, dental, and life insurances and pension benefits. After successful completion of the police academy and obtaining a passing score on the State exam for law enforcement certification, certified police officers will earn a minimum annual salary of at least $61,715.

U.S. Citizenship and High School Diploma or GED and must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.