Cadet – Department of Law Enforcement

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Sheriff

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:

  1. Minimum age of 19 years.
  2. United States Citizen at time of application (F.S.S.943.13(2)).
  3. High school diploma or equivalent. An evaluation of foreign high school diploma may be required.
  4. 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).
  5. Must successfully pass the swimming and physical agility tests prior to submitting an application.
  6. Must successfully pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) prior to submitting an application.
  7. Must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license without any restrictions affecting job performance. Driver license must show current address.