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City of Plantation, Florida lists this DOD SKILLBRIDGE POLICE CADET APPRENTICE opportunity in fort lauderdale, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
DOD SkillBridge ProgramThe DOD SkillBridge program offers eligible service members a valuable pathway for gaining hands-on job training, employment skills development, apprenticeships, and internships during the final 180 days of their military service. Through this program, qualified participants may enroll in the Broward College Police Academy, working toward the standards set by both Broward College and the City of Plantation. Upon successfully completing the SkillBridge program and meeting all certification requirements, service members may be selected for a full-time position as a Certified Police Officer with the Plantation Police Department. Employment with the City of Plantation is contingent upon meeting all minimum position requirements and successfully completing the Police Academy. Completion of the SkillBridge program does not guarantee employment, and the City is not obligated to hire participants at the end of the 180-day period.Typical QualificationsDOD SkillBridge Requirements:Service Member Application and Recruitment Process The service member must first apply to the DOD SkillBridge program and complete the entire recruitment process, which includes extensive background checks. If recommended for hire, they enter as a contracted, unpaid trainee for the initial 180 days due to the structure of the SkillBridge program, with no associated pay or benefits.Responsibility During SkillBridge Program While participating in SkillBridge, the service member remains accountable to their assigned military unit or command. Program managers may assist in overseeing their progress, but all administrative, ethical, and legal responsibilities remain with the service member's commander.Employment Post-Completion The SkillBridge program is designed to prepare service members for civilian employment through hands-on training and career development. While it increases the likelihood of employment within a related field, program completion does not guarantee a position with the specific industry partner.Ethical Conflicts of Interest Service members may work with civilian industry partners through the SkillBridge program, but must adhere to ethical standards. Commands typically provide ethics briefings covering topics such as pay, allowances, and gifts to ensure compliance with all guidelines.Authorization for Enrollment Industry partners are required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Department of Defense, and each service member must receive written authorization from their unit commander before enrolling in the program.Medical Care and Compensation Throughout SkillBridge, the service member remains an employee of the Department of Defense, which continues to provide pay, benefits, medical care, disability coverage, and workers' compensation.Billing for Labor Provided Industry partners are prohibited from charging the government for any time or work provided by service members while participating in the SkillBridge program.Non-Compete Agreements Service members participating in SkillBridge should not sign any non-compete agreements. Partners who request such agreements risk compromising the integrity of the program. (For legal clarification: the program does not cover the costs of the academy if a service member does not stay with the Plantation Police Department after training due to the lack of a non-compete clause.)City of Plantation DOD Skillbridge Police Cadet Apprentice Requirements: To apply for the position of DOD Skillbridge Police Cadet Apprentice applicants MUST meet the following requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen 21 years of age or older on date of application.Must have completed the application online at and have received written authorization and approval from their military chain of command.Must be able to provide an approval letter from their supervisor which states their release date from the military and authorized time period to participate in the program.Complete our city's application online at and attached required documentation.Currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver's license with an overall good driving record. No single suspension of driver's license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) year history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or clerk of court error).DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY: (Applications, which do not include all documents specified below WILL NOT be processed)Birth CertificateHigh School Diploma or G.E.D. certificate recognized by the State of Florida (G.E.D. transcript of test results required)Social Security Card (with current name)Driver's License (current name/address)Applicant Background Information Form with notarized signature.FDLE Waiver CJSTC58.Written authorization from military chain of command with release date and showing in good standing.Proof of Service Verification Letter from military branch.College/University and/or Vocational Diploma and official transcripts from an accredited college or university which should be mailed directly to the City of Plantation, Police Department, 451 NW 70 Terrace, Plantation, Florida (a).All legal documents indicating all name changes, including, but not limited to: Marriage License, Divorce Decree, Court documents indicating name change.If a naturalized citizen, original naturalization papers must be shown at the Human Resources Department.TESTING SELECTION PROCESS: It is a necessary requirement and policy that applicants for the position of DOD Skillbridge Police Cadet Apprentice pass all of the pre-employment tests within one month of hiring. If you fail any part of our testing selection, your apprenticeship will be terminated and you will be released back to your military branch. All applicants are required to take and successfully pass the following tests given through Broward College Criminal Justice Institute: Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT Test): Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT Test) and achieve a passing score. Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test: Basic Motor Skills Test and Swim Test PLEASE NOTE: In order to participate in the Basic Motor Skills Test, Broward College Criminal Justice Institute requires you to present a properly completed and signed "PHYSICIAN'S STATEMENT" form, completed by a physician licensed to practice medicine in the State of Florida.Oral Board: Only applicants who meet the Police Department's minimum standards will be considered for an oral board interview. If the applicant is not able to travel for an in-person Oral Board, a virtual interview with be conducted prior to hiring. Background Investigation: Applicants will be required to sign a Background Investigation release form for a social security check. As part of the selection process, the background investigation is one of the most important tools for evaluating the qualifications of an applicant. A thorough background investigation will yield job-relevant information concerning an individual's past behaviors, experience, education, performance and other critical factors important in the overall selection process. The background investigation is utilized in conjunction with other screening criteria, which are equally important in determining applicants that best meet the needs of the Plantation Police Department. The background investigation may include but is not limited to the following:Criminal conductMoral TurpitudeFalse InformationEmployment History/Credit CheckMoral CharacterMilitary Service RecordEducationPsychological Evaluation: The in-depth psychological evaluation will test the applicant's ability to perform under stress and his or her general mental and emotional suitability for this position. Medical Examination: Within the first month of hiring, applicants will be examined by a physician designated by the City. Applicants whose physical and condition is found by the physician to be such that they are unable to perform the essential functions of the position or that they would pose a direct threat to their own safety or that of others will have their conditional job offer revoked. Drug Testing: The medical examination also includes drug and alcohol testing of all applicants who are being considered for a position with the City. If testing indicates that traces of drugs or controlled substances are present in an applicant's blood or urine and such drugs have not been obtained and taken as directed by a valid prescription, an applicant's conditional job offer will be revoked. Personal Interview: Applicants who complete the preceding steps will be scheduled for a personal interview with the Chief of Police.NOTE: The above information is subject to change without prior notice. Any of the following convictions or admissions may be grounds for disqualification from the hiring process:DUI or DWILeaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury
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