Police Cadet

Clermont, FL
Clermont Police Department

Salary: $18.50 Hourly

Position Summary:

The selected applicant agrees to attend all classes and labs required to successfully pass the curricula of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. During periods of class recess, the selected applicant agrees to perform work for the Clermont Police Department as assigned by the CPD Administrative Services Commander or their designee.

Essential Functions:

  • Recruit withdraws from the Academy, or is terminated by Academy authorities, or fails to complete the Academy in a timely fashion; or
  • Recruit fails to obtain Law enforcement / Corrections Officer certification from FDLE; or
  • Recruit voluntarily resigns or abandons his/her position before working as a certified officer for the Clermont Police Department for a period of two years following successful completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy and successful passing of state examination; or
  • The Chief of Police revokes the applicant’s appointment during that period of time.

Requirements:

  • Must be 20 years of age for Law Enforcement before graduation from the academy.
  • A United States citizen.
  • High School Diploma or an acceptable equivalency diploma/GED.
  • No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statement.
  • Not have a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Must be able to take and pass a physical exam, physical abilities test and drug screen.
  • Must successfully complete the CPD hiring / background process, including a polygraph examination and psychological examination.