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Town of Davie
Certified Police Officer (Out of State Certified) 25-061
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What they do
A Law Enforcement Officer enforces jurisdictional laws, maintains public safety, and protects property and people in the community. Patrols neighborhoods, responds to emergency calls and crime scenes, watches for traffic and driving violations. Authorized to arrest criminals; prepares cases and testifies in court.
$65,193 / year median in Florida
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. General Statement of Job Under 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. Description $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 Officer 2.
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.
REPAYMENT 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 3
- An 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
- Candidates currently attending a State of Florida Comparative Compliance course shall receive reimbursement for the course upon successful completion of the FTO program Hours of Work Have the ability to work shifts, evenings, weekends and holidays.