Job description
The City of Aventura is accepting applications for F/T Certified Police Officers for openings and to establish an eligibility list for future openings.
**Please review the full job description and requirements online at www.cityofaventura.com/jobs**
Official City application required and available online at www.cityofaventura.com/jobs.
Performs police patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic regulation and enforcement, enforces criminal laws and makes arrests for felony and misdemeanor offenses and other law enforcement activities. Police officers may be assigned to various units within the police department to include but not limited to: Road Patrol, Detective Bureau, Traffic Unit, Training Unit, Street Crimes Unit, Marine Patrol, etc.
Requirements/Qualifications
Must pass thorough background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical and drug screen. Must successfully pass a physical agility test within the last 6 months prior to application as administered by a certified FDLE training center. Applicants must have successfully completed a swim test administered by a certified FDLE training center. Passing scores must be submitted at time of application.
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Must have a minimum of 60 or more completed college credits that include general studies; or, a High School diploma/GED and have three (3) or more years of military service with an Honorable Discharge; or three (3) years law enforcement experience as a Certified Police Officer.
- Valid Florida driver’s license w/no record of DUI, suspension or revocation in any state.
- US Citizen
- Good physical condition
- Ability to exercise tact, diplomacy and courtesy in dealing with a variety of people
- Must be able to read and write the English language.
- Ability to use mobile or hand-held radio & related communication equipment.
- Ability to exercise good judgment
- Ability to maintain objectivity in making decisions
- Good moral character without felony conviction, or misdemeanor, conviction for perjury or false statement.*
Individuals currently attending/enrolled in a Police Academy may apply for the position. Applicants attending/enrolled in a Police Academy must provide documentation verifying enrollment.
The following documents are required with employment application: High School Diploma and 3 years Military Service or AA/AS Degree (copy of diplomas); Physical Agility Test results; Swim test results; and job specific certificates.
Out of State applicants must submit written statement indicating an acknowledgement of requirements for physical agility and swim test to be completed at a later date when uploading the required documents with application.
EOE
Official City of Aventura application required. Apply online at www.cityofaventura.com/jobs
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,820.47 - $103,708.75 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
License/Certification:
- State of Florida Law Enforcement certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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