Police Cadet

Lauderhill, FL
Lauderhill Police Department

Salary: $72,192.75 Annually

Position Summary:

The purpose of this position is to prepare a non-certified applicant (Police Cadet) to receive the necessary training and education through The Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training (Police Academy) to become a prospective Police Officer. The Police Academy prepares the cadet to become an entry-level law enforcement officer in the State of Florida. Employees in this classification perform practical skills and simulated activities that complement the classroom instruction. This minimum standards program is regulated by the Florida statutes and is a highly structured and disciplined program. Upon successful completion of the Basic Training Program, a cadet is eligible to take the Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification exam. This position is under the general supervision of the Chief of Police or designee. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

  • Attends all required courses at the Police Academy. While at the Police Academy, Cadets are supervised by Academy Staff and required to perform any related duties the Academy deems necessary.
  • Required to complete the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit training (Florida Police Academy) in an effort to become eligible to take the state of Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Officer Certification exam.
  • Performs routine office functions such as filing, faxing, answering phones, and copying.
  • Performs related duties as directed.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; AND
  • Completing and achieving passing scores on the Basic Abilities Test (BAT, CJBAT, or FBAT) or Associate’s Degree or higher or military (if an applicant possess an Associate’s Degree or higher, they do not need to take the BAT, CJBAT or FBAT); AND
  • Passing a physical fitness ability test (Basic Motor Skills), swim test; AND
  • Successful completion of background investigation; AND
  • Must be 19 years old; AND
  • Must be a United States (U.S) Citizen (pursuant to FSS 943.13); AND
  • Valid State of Florida Driver License