POLICE OFFICER UNCERTIFIED (POLICE CADET)

Description

Typical Qualifications

To apply for the position of Police Officer (non-certified) applicants MUST meet the following requirements:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen past the 21st birth date as of the date of application.

2. Currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver's license with an overall good driving record. No single suspension of driver's license within the past two (2) years and more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).

Any of the following convictions or admissions may be grounds for disqualification from the hiring process:

• DUI or DWI
• Leaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury)
• Failure to report an accident involving injuries
• Failure to render aid at an accident
• Vehicular homicide
• Fleeing or eluding a Police Officer
• Reckless driving
• Three (3) moving violations committed during any 12 month period within five (5) years of application date
• More than 2 license suspensions during a 5 year period
• Any more than 5 moving violations in past 5 years
• An applicant who shows a history of "at fault" accidents
• Any failure to disclose any Driver's License information without reasonable explanation

3. NEVER have been convicted of a felony or other crime, which would indicate a lack of good moral character.

4. Required to take and successfully pass the following tests given through Broward College Criminal Justice Institute:

• Basic Motor Skills Test (within 6 months of application)
• Swim Test
• Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT Test) and achieve a passing score (Taken within four years of application) *CJBAT Test is not required for applicants who possess an Associates Degree or higher and/or Military Veterans with an Honorable Discharge.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY:

(Applications, which do not include all documents specified below WILL NOT be processed)

1. Birth Certificate

2. High School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate recognized by the State of Florida (G.E.D. transcript of test results required)

3. Social Security Card (with current name)

4. Driver's License (current name/address)

5. Test results of the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT Test) ; Basic Motor Skills test and Swim test from Broward College Criminal Justice Testing Center.

• CJBAT Test is not required for applicants who posses an Associates Degree or higher and/or Military Veterans with an Honorable Discharge.

6. Applicant Background Information Form with notarized signature. Click here to download and complete the form.

7. FDLE Waiver CJSTC58. Click here to download and complete the form.

8. DD 214, reflecting character of service and Veteran's Preference Certification FDVA form VP-1. Click here to download and complete the form. OR Statement of Non-Military Service. Click here to download and complete the form.

Additional documentation, upon request.

1. College/University and/or Vocational Diploma and official transcripts from an accredited college or university which should be mailed directly to the City of Plantation, Police Department, 451 NW 70 Terrace , Plantation, Florida 33317

1(a). One of the minimum requirements for certification as a police officer is obtaining a high school diploma or its equivalent. This also applies to any applicant who has completed an education program in a foreign jurisdiction. Like any high school diploma or its equivalent, the document must indicate the date of graduation or completion. Additionally, there must be documentation that the diploma or official school transcript corresponds to the requirements of a U.S. High School Diploma or equivalency diploma. As such, documents shall be transcribed by a certified translator and notarized as true and correct.
In simple terms, foreign transcripts must be translated by a certified translator, the translation must be notarized, AND the transcripts must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service.

Applicants can use current members of one of the two below organizations, which are approved by the US Department of State and the Florida Department of Education. These lists include credential evaluation companies:
NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services
- Association of International Credential Evaluators. Inc. (aice-eval.org)
It should be understood that these services are not free and applicants are responsible for the cost.

2. All legal documents indicating all name changes, including, but not limited to:

• Marriage License
• Divorce Decree
• Court documents indicating name change

3. If a naturalized citizen, original naturalization papers must be shown at the Human Resources Department. DO NOT copy Certificate of Naturalization (Federal Offense).

4. State Police Standards Certificate: State certification as a Police or Corrections Officer including certificates, diplomas, grade reports, transcripts and curricula, which will be used to evaluate for equivalency of training.

5. If you have ever been arrested or charged with any crime as an adult, a copy of the court's disposition MUST be included with the application.

TESTING SELECTION PROCESS:

It is a necessary requirement and policy that applicants for the position of Police Officer pass all of the pre-employment tests. Please keep in mind that the testing process may take up to one (1) year. If you fail any part of our testing selection, your application will not be processed further. However, you are eligible to reapply one year from the date on which you failed part of our testing procedures, unless otherwise stated.

All applicants are required to take and successfully pass the following tests given through Broward College Criminal Justice Institute:

Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT Test): Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT Test) and achieve a passing score.

Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test: Basic Motor Skills Test and Swim Test

PLEASE NOTE: In order to participate in the Basic Motor Skills Test, Broward College Criminal Justice Institute requires you to present a properly completed and signed "PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT" form, completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida. The physical examination must be within 90 days of the date of the Basic Motor Skills Test.

You MUST submit a copy of the verification of test scores along with your application to the Human Resources Department.

Application Screening: Applications are reviewed to determine if applicants meet the Police Department's minimum standards.

Oral Board: Only applicants who meet the Police Department's minimum standards will be considered for an oral board interview.

The following steps in the examination process may NOT be repeated unless the unsuccessful candidate receives written approval from the Chief of Police:

CVSA Examination: Prior to the CVSA examination being administered, a conditional job offer is presented. The extensive pre-CVSA polygraph examination will concern the applicant's honesty and integrity. Areas of questioning will include, but not be limited to:
Background Investigation: Applicants will be required to sign a Background Investigation release form for a social security check. As part of the selection process, the background investigation is one of the most important tools for evaluating the qualifications of an applicant. A thorough background investigation will yield job-relevant information concerning an individual's past behaviors, experience, education, performance and other critical factors important in the overall selection process. The background investigation is utilized in conjunction with other screening criteria, which are equally important in determining applicants that best meet the needs of the Plantation Police Department.

The background investigation may include but is not limited to the following:

• Criminal conduct
• Moral Turpitude
• False Information
• Employment History/Credit Check
• Moral Character
• Military Service Record
• Education

Psychological Evaluation: The in-depth psychological evaluation will test the applicant's ability to perform under stress and his or her general mental and emotional suitability for this position.

Medical Examination: Prior to being employed, applicants will be examined by a physician designated by the City. Applicants whose physical and condition is found by the physician to be such that they are unable to perform the essential functions of the position or that they would pose a direct threat to their own safety or that of others will have their conditional job offer revoked.

Drug Testing: The medical examination also includes drug and alcohol testing of all applicants who are being considered for a position with the City. If testing indicates that traces of drugs or controlled substances are present in an applicant's blood or urine and such drugs have not been obtained and taken as directed by a valid prescription, an applicant's conditional job offer will be revoked.

Personal Interview: Applicants who complete the preceding steps will be scheduled for a personal interview with the Chief of Police.

NOTE: The above information is subject to change without prior notice.

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