Police Cadet

Crestview, FL
Crestview Police Department

Salary range: $17.50 per hour ($36,420.80 – $48,332.54).

Position Summary:

The Cadet will be sponsored by the Crestview Police Department to attend as a full-time Cadet with a local Law Enforcement Police Academy. Progression to a full-time, regular position upon successful completion of the Police Academy and becoming certified as an officer in the State of Florida, depending on the number of vacancies.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Possession of a State of Florida valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • United States Citizenship and at least 19 years of age.
  • No convictions of a felony or a misdemeanor which involved perjury or a false statement.
  • Not have pled guilty or nolo contendere after July 1, 1981, to a felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a false statement, whether or not adjudication was withheld or sentence suspended.
  • Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
  • A Cadet must pass a background check AND One of the following:
    1. College Degree
    2. Military Experience
    3. Meet an area of under representation of the City of Crestview
    4. Bi-Lingual (Spanish/Portuguese/Creole or ASL)
  • Ability to observe situations analytically and objectively and record them clearly and completely.
  • Ability to remain calm and react quickly in emergencies.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with the public and enforce laws and ordinances tactfully, firmly, and impartially.
  • Ability to effectively speak in public as well as set up and deliver presentations in public settings.
  • Skilled in communicating with others, both verbally and in writing.
  • Skilled in the use of hand gun, impact weapon, police radio, and related standard issue equipment.