Certified Police Officer

Signing Bonus Officers who are already Certified Police Officers at the time of hire by the City of Wilton Manors will receive a $5,000 signing bonus paid upon successful completion of Field Training. Out-of-state officers and certified officers who have not previously worked for an agency in Florida may be eligible for an additional $,5000 bonus as determined and provided by the State of Florida.

Note: The following two documents MUST be completed, signed, notarized, and attached to your application:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Background Investigation Waiver Form

Accuracy & Truth Statement
Sworn officers joining WMPD with previous experience will be eligible for an increased starting salary according to the following guidelines:

Salary - Certified Police Officer
Starting salaries for Certified Police Officer:
- $58,222 with less than 5 years of experience
-$65,558 with 5 to 10 years of experience
- $72,900 with 10 or more years of experience

Top out salary for Certified Police Officer: $89,294

Under direction, performs general duty police work involving crime detection, prevention, and investigation. Employee functions at journey level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of all citizens within the assigned patrol area. Position is accountable for enforcing all laws and responding to various violations and traffic infractions appropriately. Employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations within the scope of established laws, and all applicable rules, regulations, and procedures of the Police Department. Performs related duties, as necessary.

Use the online Help Guide or contact the Applicants Support Line at 855-524-5627 or Email: support@governmnentjobs.com if your need assistance with your online applicant account. Applicant Support is available between 9:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

For other inquiries, the Human Resources Department can be reached at (954) 390-2107 or jobs@wiltonmanors.com.

The City of Wilton Manors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Essential Job Functions

Because it is difficult if not impossible to present a finite list of every possible function to be performed by employee, the City of Wilton Manors reserves the right in its sole and absolute discretion to modify and update this job description and to ask employee to perform tasks beyond the duties presented herein. In the event a change is necessary to update the essential functions of the job, the City will provide as much notice as practicable to the employee.

• Patrols assigned area on foot or by vehicle, responds to and assists emergency calls, answers citizen complaints and/or general inquiries.
• Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws, issues and explains citations for violations.
• Protects the lives and property of all citizens, responds to emergency calls, administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons, provides assistance to stranded motorists.
• Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons and stolen property, investigates suspected illegal activity, prepares depositions, testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals, and prisoners to county jail and court hearings.
• Investigates crime scenes and accidents, administers breathalyzer tests, administers polygraph tests, searches for and preserves evidence.
• Directs traffic and assists pedestrians at intersections, escorts funerals and parades, assists with natural disaster preparedness and emergency response, directs evacuation traffic.
• Promotes crime prevention through public awareness efforts, solicits cooperation of citizens to report crime and illegal activity.
• Reviews and investigates public establishments for compliance with applicable laws governing alcohol consumption, traffic, and parking regulations, etc.
• Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms, maintains logs, completes forms, prepares speed reports.
• Attends training sessions and seminars as directed, assists with the training of new officers.
• Performs related work as directed.

• Must be a citizen of the United States and be age 19 or older
• High School Diploma of GED
• Florida State Law Enforcement Certification
• Possess and maintain valid Florida Driver's License

The City of Wilton Manors is currently accepting applications for certified Certified Police Officer applicants. Note: The following two documents MUST be completed, signed, notarized, and attached to your application:

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Background Investigation Waiver Form

Accuracy & Truth Statement
Sworn officers joining WMPD with previous experience may be eligible for an increased starting salary according to the following guidelines:

• 5-9 years of sworn officer experience = $5,000 increase in starting salary
• 10+ years of sworn officer experience = $10,000 increase to starting salary