Cadet – Department of Law Enforcement
Salary: $2,187.04 Biweekly
Closing Date: 12/19/2025
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.
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).
- Must successfully pass the swimming and physical agility tests prior to submitting an application.
- Must successfully pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) prior to submitting an application.
- Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.