Cadet – Department of Law Enforcement

Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Broward County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement

Salary: $2,123.20 Biweekly.

Closing Date: 12/20/2024.

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.

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). 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.
  5. Documents must be submitted with your application.
  6. Must successfully pass the swimming and physical agility tests prior to submitting an application. Your test results must be submitted with your application.
  7. Must successfully pass the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) prior to submitting an application. Your test results must be submitted with your application.
  8. If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form to the online application.
  9. 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.