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City of Plantation Police Department

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Police Officer Cadet Apprentice

Location

Plantation, FL

Summary description:

The Plantation Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Police Officer. This role involves protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers follow departmental rules and regulations and receive instructions from higher-ranking police personnel.

Job description:

This is general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers perform work in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank. All applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Plantation Police Department.

Prerequisite testing must be completed at Broward College Institute of Public Safety. https://www.broward.edu/academics/public-safety/ips/testing-center.html

Eligibility factors:

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To Apply, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:U.S. Citizen: Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.Valid Florida Driver’s License: Must have a good driving record.No license suspensions in the last 2 years.No more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).No Felony Convictions: Must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime that would question your moral character.Certification and Written Test:If certified by the FDLE, applicants must provide their FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).If not currently certified as a police officer by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), applicants must possess certification from another federal or state law enforcement agency and submit the academy curriculum.Applicants must also pass the following tests administered by the Broward College Criminal Justice Institute (unless exempt due to qualifications):Basic Motor Skills Test (must be completed within 6 months before application).Swim Test (no time limit).Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) (must pass within 4 years). Note: The CJ BAT test is waived for applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher, or honorable military discharge.

Florida

Typical pay $61K – $93K/yr

Median pay: $74K/yr

What Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers typically earn in Florida — from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data (May 2025). It's the going rate for this line of work, not this employer's offer.

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