Cadet – Department of Law Enforcement

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Sheriff

Salary: $2,187.04 Biweekly

Closing Date: 12/19/2025

Position Summary:

This is entry level work which provides the opportunity for practical experience and broad exposure to the fundamentals of law enforcement functions within the Broward County Sheriff’s Office. Work involves attending a Police Academy intended to provide preparatory training for a career in law enforcement. Position participates in training programs and performs varied routine and technical non-sworn tasks in support of sworn law enforcement functions.

Essential Functions:

  • Attends a Police Academy intended to provide preparatory training for a career in law enforcement.
  • Participates in training programs and performs varied routine and technical non-sworn tasks in support of law enforcement functions.
  • Instills an understanding and appreciation of the criminal justice system and the professional ethics applied to law enforcement.
  • Participates in firearms, defensive tactics and driving training.
  • Operates an agency vehicle when appropriate.
  • Performs related duties as directed.
  • Depending on functional area of assignment, the following physical requirements may apply:
  • Tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the dragging, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects, such as in the event of chasing and subduing a suspect resisting arrest.
  • Tasks may involve standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, animals. Tasks include working around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is essential in the preservation of life and property. Tasks may include regular exposure to traffic conditions, where heightened awareness to surroundings and observance of established safety precautions is essential in avoidance of injury or accidents.
  • Standard body gear and equipment applies in the preservation of life and property, as does special equipment based on assignment including, but not limited to, various types of body armor and safety gear.

Requirements:

  • Minimum age of 19 years.
  • United States Citizen at time of application (F.S.S.943.13(2)).
  • High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
  • Must not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement as an adult. All other arrests and convictions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
  • All candidates must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation (F.S.S. 943.13). If ever arrested, candidates must submit official court documents and police reports with the application. A written statement explaining the arrest and the outcome must also be attached to the application for review.
  • Official court documents can be obtained from the Clerk of the Court in the county in which the incident occurred. Documents must be submitted with your application.
  • Must successfully pass the swimming and physical agility tests prior to submitting an application. Your test results must be submitted with your application.
  • Must successfully pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) prior to submitting an application. Your test results must be submitted with your application.
  • Military veterans with an honorable discharge from the military or candidates with at least an Associate’s Degree are exempt from having to complete the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT).
  • If you are a military veteran with an honorable discharge from the military or if you hold an Associate’s Degree (or higher), you must submit a copy of your DD214 Member 4 form or a copy of your Associate’s Degree (or higher) with your application in lieu of the CJBAT test.
  • If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form to the online application.
  • Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance.
  • Driver license must show current address. All candidates must submit with the application, a Certified Department of Motor Vehicles “entire” driving history.