Police Officer Cadet

Salary: $33,280.00 Annually

Position Summary:

Selected applicants will receive a full sponsorship for all costs associated with attending a Basic Law Enforcement Academy to include tuition, books, uniforms and fees. Plus employment as a Lake City Police Dept (LCPD) Cadet, 40 hours per week, with benefits, while enrolled in the Academy. Upon acquisition of their Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Law Enforcement Officer Certification, the selected applicant will be appointed as a full time Police Officer with LCPD and will receive pay and benefits commensurate with that classification. Sponsorship is performed under the supervision of the Lake City Police Department’s Office of Professional Standards Training Sergeant. Participation in the LCPD Police Officer Cadet Sponsorship requires the applicant to agree to and sign a five (5) Year employment agreement contract.

Essential Functions:

• The selected applicant agrees to attend all classes and labs required to successfully pass the curricula of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Failing of the academy requirements will result in immediate termination of employment. During periods of class recess or when the class hours are less than a 40-hour work week, the selected applicant agrees to report for assignment at the Lake City Police Department as determined by the Office of Professional Standards. The Cadet will keep the Training Sergeant in the Office of Professional Standards informed of their schedule.
• The Lake City Police Department will pay for one (1) state certification examination.
• Ability to attend full-time (40-hours per week) the FDLE Basic Law Enforcement Academy, location of academy to be determined by LCPD (usually Florida Gateway College Public Safety Campus).
• Must successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification bypassing the required State Officer Exam no later than (60) days after graduation from a Florida Law Enforcement Academy.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Must be a high school graduate or possess a General Education Diploma (GED).
• Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action to be taken
• Ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions
• Ability to read, write and speak effectively
• Ability to meet physical requirements and standards
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to pass basic firearms qualifications