Non-Certified Police Officer

F / T Non-Certified Police Trainee

The City of Aventura is hiring! Official City application required. Candidates receive further communication via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.

The City is accepting applications for F / T Non-Certified Police Trainee for openings and to establish an eligibility list for future openings. Applications will only be accepted in their entirety. Applications submitted without proper required documentation will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. Non-certified Police Trainees must be able to successfully complete the Police Academy and State of Florida Police exam. Employees successfully completing the Police Academy and State of Florida Police exam will be promoted to the Certified Police Officer position.

Performs police patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulation and enforcement, enforces criminal laws and makes arrests for felony and misdemeanor offenses and other law enforcement activities. Police officers may be assigned to various units within the police department to include but not limited to : Road Patrol, Detective Bureau, Traffic Unit, Training Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Marine Patrol, etc.

The following documents are required with the employment application :

• Transcripts reflecting a minimum of 60 college credits that include general studies or a High School Diploma and 2 years of U.S. Military Service;
• Physical Agility Test results;
• FBAT
• results;
• Swim test results

Non-certified Trainee must be able to successfully complete the Police Academy and State of Florida Police exam. Must pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical, and drug screen. Must successfully pass a physical agility test within the last 6 months prior to application as administered by a certified FDLE training center. Applicants must have successfully completed a swim test administered by a certified FDLE training center. Passing scores must be submitted at time of application.

Minimum 21 years of age; Valid Florida driver's license w / no record of DUI, suspension, or revocation in any state; US Citizen; Good physical condition; Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy, and courtesy in dealing with a variety of people; Must be able to read and write the English language; Ability to use mobile or hand-held radio & related communication equipment; Ability to exercise good judgment; Ability to maintain objectivity in making decisions; Good moral character without felony conviction, or misdemeanor, conviction for perjury or false statement.

Applicants that reside within Miami-Dade, Broward, Monroe or Palm Beach counties must pass a full physical agility test (modified agility test not accepted) and swim test prior to application. The swim test is waived for a lateral if the candidate has taken and passed a swim test at least once in their career. Applicants who reside outside of the aforementioned counties must pass a full physical agility test and swim test as part of the second phase of their background investigation.

Must have a minimum of 60 or more completed college credits that include general studies or a High School diploma / GED and have 2 or more years of U.S. military service with an Honorable Discharge.

Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment if already a certified law enforcement officer; Skill in operating the tools and equipment listed below; Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations; Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition; Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and supervisors; Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions; Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; Ability to meet the special requirements listed below; Ability to learn the City's geography.

Successful completion of any required FDLE or CJSTC and / or School of Justice requirements, i.e. Police Academy, FBAT, and any other test or requirement that is required. The FBAT must be taken by all applicants prior to submitting their application with the exception of military veterans or if applicant holds an associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.