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Certified Police Officer

United States, Hollywood 71664.69 - 110923.35 USD / Year · Job Posted April 22, 2026
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Job Description

Come to a City that Builds Careers! As one of the largest cities in Broward County, the City of Hollywood provides an energetic, innovative and collaborative work environment for its employees.

Job Responsibility

  • Under the general supervision of a Sergeant and in cooperation with the community, performs a variety of policing and law enforcement activities
  • Tasks are primarily service oriented and include patrol, investigative, and enforcement functions, to generally provide for the safety of the public
  • Duties include an element of personal danger, exposure to adverse weather conditions, apprehending criminals, directing traffic, and transporting prisoners
  • Incumbents perform duties in accordance with Florida Statues and established departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines
  • The incumbent must be able to act without close supervision and must be able to exercise independent judgement
  • May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence

Requirements

  • Must Be A Current State of Florida Certified Police Officer
  • United States Citizen
  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • High School Graduate or G.E.D. equivalency
  • Pass Physical Agility Test (PAT)
  • Pass Swim Test
  • Pass Oral Board Examination
  • Pass Polygraph Examination
  • Pass Psychological Screening (Law)
  • Pass an extensive background investigation
  • Pass a Chief and/or Command Staff review
  • Pass an extensive medical evaluation
  • Pass drug detection by urinalysis test
  • Meet current State training requirements as necessary
  • Stable work history
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
  • Must possess ability to exercise discretion
  • Be of good moral character, have no felony convictions, and committed no incidents of violence
  • Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
  • Military discharge must be "Honorable"

What we offer

  • Low cost health insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans
  • 4-Day Work Week
  • Award Winning Wellness Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave
  • Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
  • Pension plan

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