POLICE OFFICER (CERTIFIED)

Salary: $61,662.06 - $100,608.14 Annually
Location : Miramar, FL
Job Type: Public Safety
Department: Police
Opening Date: 12/02/2021

Job Summary
A Police Officer performs responsible law enforcement functions as assigned, including enforcing federal and state laws and local ordinances relating to public safety and welfare. Participates in special programs and projects as assigned. Reports to the Sergeant as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Certified Police Officers must be a State of Florida Certified Police Officer or have a State of Florida Proof of Comparative Compliance. All others are considered Non-certified. Any applicant that fails any portion of the hiring process, once placed on the Civil Service register, is prohibited from re-applying for a period of one year.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responds to emergency or high-risk situations; participates in criminal and other investigations. Performs general law enforcement duties, including patrolling assigned areas, checking property for security, maintaining order and public safety, responding to traffic accidents/incidents and issuing citations, serving injunctions and other legal papers, apprehending and arresting suspects, questioning suspects, interviewing witnesses and victims, assisting crime and accident victims, investigating alarms, processing crime scenes and collecting evidence, taking statements, etc.
Participates in criminal / traffic investigations.
Participates in special teams, programs and projects as assigned.
Reports all conditions which may affect community safety, including pedestrian and traffic obstacles, hazardous conditions, traffic light problems, etc.
Performs various public service duties, including directing traffic at school crossings and during special events, providing police escort, assisting stranded motorists, providing security at City events, providing traffic control, etc.
Provides court testimony as required.
Receives and responds to citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for assistance; refers public to persons or agencies which can provide further assistance as required.
Promotes crime prevention and safety theories and practices that can be implemented in communities to deter criminal activity. Plans and/or participates in safety / educational programs and presentations at local businesses, schools, community meetings and events.
Promotes favorable public relations and police/community relations through personal contact with community residents, civic organizations, community/government agencies, social agencies, schools and representatives of business/industry.
Assists with new officer training as assigned.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
Works under stressful, high-risk conditions.
Remains abreast of all federal and state laws, and ordinances of the city of Miramar.
Attends required training and continuing education classes.
Rotates to various positions, which may include but are not limited to Detective, Training Officer, DARE Officer, Community Police Officer, Crime Prevention / Community Programs Officer, K-9 Handler. Completes duties unique to these positions as assigned and as scheduled.
Prepares and submits various records and reports including incident/accident reports, citations, work orders, daily activity sheets, observation reports, various other logs, reports, memos, etc.
Operates a police vehicle, bicycle and/or motorcycle; operates police radar, firearms, chemical and impact weapons, restraining devices, two-way radio, camera, and other police-issued equipment, as well as a variety of other equipment including a computer, typewriter, copier, telephone, calculator, etc. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks.
Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, Police Chief, other department supervisors and employees, other City personnel, court personnel, attorneys, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency response personnel, medical personnel, community leaders and organizations, suspects, victims, witnesses, and the general public.

Position Requirements/Qualifications
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST BE A "CERTIFIED" STATE OF FLORIDA POLICE OFFICER . BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN AND PASSED THE CJBAT (WE DO NOT ACCEPT FBAT), AGILITY & SWIM TESTS.
IF YOU HAVE NOT TAKEN THESE TESTS, AND IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AUTOMATICALLY.
A Police Officer applicant must pass a basic aptitude test, a physical agility test, a swimming test, a background examination, and a video assessment.

These 3 tests are required by the State of Florida for all applicants seeking to become law enforcement officers. The requirements must be completed prior to submitting an application.

• The Agility and Swim tests are administered by the Broward College Institute for Public Safety Criminal Justice Testing Center.
  
• The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test is administered by FDLE/Pearson VUE

To register for these required pre-application tests through Broward College's Criminal Justice Training Center, you must register by creating an account. You may also call CJTS Director Jeff Whitehurst at (954) 201-6429 for more information on the process.

Once completed, please proceed to apply.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
All applicants must:
- be at least nineteen (19) years of age at time of application.
- be a Citizen of the United States at the time of application.
- be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or have obtained a GED.
- have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment.
- be of good moral character.
- have no felony convictions.
- not have committed any acts of violence.
- not have been dishonorably discharged from the military.
- pass a background investigation.
- pass a physical examination and drug screening.
- pass a psychological screening.
- possess an FDLE certificate or proof of comparative compliance (if certified).
- complete and submit personal history questionnaire.
- pass a B-PAD (Behavioral Personal Assessment Device) video assessment.
- achieve a passing score on the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) test.
GENERAL BENEFITS:
The City of Miramar provides benefits for its permanent full-time and part-time employees. Benefits will differ dependent upon the job classification and representation, which include union and unrepresented. Information about the exact benefits applicable to a particular job classification may be obtained from the City of Miramar Human Resources Department.

Vacation
Permanent full-time employees earn up to ten days of vacation during their first year of employment.

Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Sick Leave
Permanent full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of one day per month.

Accrual begins from the first month of employment, but cannot be used until after the third month of employment.

Health Plan
The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna.

Permanent full-time employees have the option of electing coverage from three plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO), High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with HSA and Open Access Managed Choice Plan (POS).

The City pays the health insurance premium for the employee and 50% of the premium for dependents.

The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.

Pension Plans
Permanent full-time employees are automatically enrolled in one of the City sponsored pension plans. In addition to mandatory contributions made by the City, the employees are required to contribute to the Plan each pay.

Employee Assistance Program
The City of Miramar provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Child Care Provider Discounts
As a City of Miramar employee, you may be eligible to receive a discount on tuition and/or registration fees from one of the City's childcare centers.

Flexible Spending Accounts
The City offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA's that provide employees the ability to make pree-tax payroll deposits to be used for the following expenses:

• Medical - Qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental and vision expenses
• Dependent Care Reimbursement - Qualified childcare or dependent care expenses

Additional Benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays, including 2 Floating Holidays
• Education Incentives
• Clothing Allowance ($300/yr Uniform Officer, $600/yr Plain Clothes)
• Shift Differential Pay @ 8%, 9% or 10%
• No State or Local Income Tax
• Specialized Assignment Pay (e.g. K-9, Detective,Training)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Direct Deposit
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Legal Plan
• AFLAC

01

Do you have current passing scores on the physical ability, swimming, and C.J.B.A.T. (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test)? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

02

Did you receive a passing score on your Physical test? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

03

What is the date of the Physical test? (Reminder: the Physical Agility test expires within one (1) year). IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
04

Did you receive a passing score on your Swim test? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

05

What is the date of the Swim Test? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
06

Did you pass the C.J.B.A.T. test? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
07

What date did you pass the C.J.B.A.T. test? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
08

Do you currently live in Miramar? (proof of residency will be required)

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a citizen of the United States? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

10

Are you 19 years old or older?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you possess State of Florida Law Enforcement Certificate or proof of graduation from a State of Florida Police Academy, or State of Florida Proof of Comparative Compliance? IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THESE QUALIFICATIONS, YOU SHOULD NOT APPLY UNTIL YOU HAVE OBTAINED YOUR FLORIDA CERTIFICATION. ALSO, IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED. THANKS

• Yes
• No

12

Have you previously taken the BPAD Test at the City of Miramar? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
13

What date did you take the BPAD Test at the City of Miramar? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
14

Did you pass or fail the BPAD Test? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
15

Are you aware that if you fail the BPAD Test you are disqualified from reapplying for a period of one year? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.

• Yes
• No

16

ln regards to your driving history, have you had five or more "moving "violations within the past five years? Explain. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
17

Have you used any type of illegal drugs within the past 3 years? Explain. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
18

Have you ever been arrested? If so, what was the charge and disposition of the case? Explain. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
19

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a previous employer? If so why? IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
20

Do you have any visible tattoos? Explain. IF YOU DO NOT ANSWER THIS QUESTION YOU WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY DISQUALIFIED.
Required Question