Police Officer Cadet Apprentice

The Plantation Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Police Officer. This role involves protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers follow departmental rules and regulations and receive instructions from higher-ranking police personnel.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers perform work in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank. All applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Plantation Police Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Following departmental rules and regulations.
• Receiving assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.
• Must have a good driving record with no license suspensions in the last 2 years and no more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).
• Must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime that would question your moral character.
• If certified by the FDLE, provide FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).
• If not currently certified as a police officer by the FDLE, must possess certification from another federal or state law enforcement agency and submit the academy curriculum.
• Must pass the Basic Motor Skills Test, Swim Test, and Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) unless exempt due to qualifications.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

To Apply, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:U.S. Citizen: Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.Valid Florida Driver’s License: Must have a good driving record.No license suspensions in the last 2 years.No more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).No Felony Convictions: Must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime that would question your moral character.Certification and Written Test:If certified by the FDLE, applicants must provide their FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).If not currently certified as a police officer by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), applicants must possess certification from another federal or state law enforcement agency and submit the academy curriculum.Applicants must also pass the following tests administered by the Broward College Criminal Justice Institute (unless exempt due to qualifications):Basic Motor Skills Test (must be completed within 6 months before application).Swim Test (no time limit).Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) (must pass within 4 years). Note: The CJ BAT test is waived for applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher, or honorable military discharge.

OTHER

Prerequisite testing must be completed at Broward College Institute of Public Safety. https://www.broward.edu/academics/public-safety/ips/testing-center.html