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Police OfficerThe City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it's a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We're committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida's premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you're helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you'll be part of a team that's passionate about service excellence and community pride.We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.This is generalized law enforcement and public safety work in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and apprehension of criminal offenders. An incumbent in this classification of work is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the employee is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Incumbents are involved in either patrolling an assigned area in a radio-equipped vehicle, or performing administrative, communications, public information and/or complaint duties. Under general supervision of a sergeant or other police supervision, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The incumbent is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Some positions in this class may include receiving in-service training in preparation for promotion or special assignment. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained. Note base salary as shown includes 2.5% First Responder Pay and 2.5% Accreditation Pay.Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a G.E.D. equivalency diploma. Proof of the highest level of completed education must be submitted as an attachment with application. Applications without attached proof of education and required documents listed below will not be processed for consideration.Experience: Ability to meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. Current certification as a state of Florida Law Enforcement Officer or Basic Recruit Certificate. Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If out of state, must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.Florida Experience: The department is willing to start at a higher rate dependent on your resume / experience level compared to the regular duties of a Sunrise Police Officer.Out of State Experience: The department is willing to start at a higher rate dependent on your resume / experience level compared to the regular duties of a Sunrise Police Officer.E.O.T. (Equivalency of Training) after being hired: The applicant will need to provide the Exemption From Training approval form (CJSTC 76) with the application. The department is willing to schedule / sponsor a hired applicant for the EOT (Equivalency of Training) Proficiency course after the hire date. Upon completion, the applicant will be issued an Exemption from Training Proficiency & Demonstration form (CJSTC 76A). Failure to complete the Proficiency Course will lead to termination form employment. The department is willing to schedule / sponsor a hired applicant for the State Exam (SOCE) after the hire date. Failure to pass the State exam will lead to termination from employment.E.O.T. (Equivalency of Training) Pre-Hire : Equivalency of Training (EOT) can also be completed by the applicant before applying for the position. The state currently offers a reimbursement of $ for EOT expenses covered by the applicant. The reimbursement is applied for by the agency post hire date. The applicant needs to provide the Exemption From Training form (CJSTC 76) and Exemption from Training Proficiency & Demonstration form (CJSTC 76A) before or during the hiring process. The applicant needs to provide a Score Sheet for the State Exam (SOCE) displaying a Passing score.Required Documents The following documents MUST be attached as (1) complete .pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE - 10MB) and submitted with your application (NOTE: If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (i.e. Background Questionnaire – Part 1, Background Questionnaire – Part 2, etc.) with each part being less than 10MB to be able to upload your documents): Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire. This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link. Please note it must be typed AND notarized. Proof of Citizenship – List of Acceptable Documents: U.S. Birth Certificate or Certificate of Naturalization or Current U.S. Passport Social Security Card Driver's License Florida Police Officer Certificate or Basic Recruit Certificate High School Diploma or GED Certificate required Transcripts preferred College Diploma (if applicable) Transcripts preferred CJBAT Test results Must have passed the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). The following applicants are exempt from the CJBAT requirements: Veterans with an "Honorable" Military discharge (DD214) Applicants with an Associates Degree or higher Florida Certified Police Officers are not required to retake test Physical Agility Test results Must pass swimming (SWIM) and Physical Abilities Test (PAT Tests must be taken at Broward College Institute of Public Safety PAT results are valid for six (6) months SWIM results are valid for life Military DD214 (if applicable)Physical Requirements Work Environment: Duties are performed in multiple locations including police precincts, City offices and outdoors – may be required to conduct patrol duties by foot, bicycle or patrol car. Work shifts hours vary and may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. High degree of exposure to potentially hazardous conditions including inclement weather and severe temperatures. Officers may be subject to dangerous and stressful situations on a daily basis.Physical: Ability to sit in a patrol car for prolonged periods of time. Ability to physically manipulate cadavers as required to process evidence. Occasional lifting of over 70 lbs. may be required. Prolonged carrying of articles weighing between 10 to 25 lbs. Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time. Occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and running. Ability to operate city issued vehicles.Physical Fitness Testing: Applicants must pass a physical agility test that may include extensive exercise and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, muscular strength, endurance and a cardiovascular program. Applicants must be able to swim and demonstrate proficiency in a swim test.Sensory: Corrected visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes; no marked red-green deficiency of color vision and no dimming of red objects; normal depth perception; no significant interference with night vision; no significant loss of peripheral vision; strabismus which is accompanied by double vision and not correctable. This will also include no hearing loss of greater than 46 decibels in the 3,000 cps range. The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devicesBenefits Package Summary Police Officers & Sergeants Hired On Or After 10/1/23 City-Paid Medical Benefits: Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employees hired on or after 9/30/15 receive a monthly stipend of $500 per month until age sixty-five (65), and $350 per month thereafter; applicable toward retiree health coverage. Life Insurance: $25,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $25,000 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral Retirement: Employee Contribution = 8.5% Vesting = 10 Years Average Final Compensation (AFC) = highest five (5) years of the last ten (10) years of creditable service Maximum Benefit = 70% of AFC Normal Retirement = Age 55 and ten (10) years of creditable service, or 25 twenty-five years of creditable service, regardless of age Early Retirement = Age 50 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age 13th check based on monthly
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