Certified Police Officer

The Position

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. Want Top Notch Insurance? We offer low cost health insurance giving you the best value - Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Plans. Need Work Life Balance? We have got you covered with a 4-Day Work Week and an Award Winning Wellness Program. And We Don’t Stop There. The City of Hollywood provides a generous Paid Time Off Program inclusive of 13 Paid Holidays, Vacation Leave, Personal Leave, and Sick Leave. Repaying Student Loans? Employees at the City with 10 years of public service and on-time payments qualify for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program. Let’s Partner Together and Come Grow with the City of Hollywood. Apply Now!

For more information about this position and our competitive pay, benefits package and pension plan, refer to this job posting or our City website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hollywoodfl .

***NOTE: The City, through the discretionary authority of the Chief of Police and the Director of Human Resources, has the right to place newly hired Police Officers within the C/starting step ($61,229.95 Annually) and the G/4 step ($74,425.38 Annually) of the pay scale range for Police Officers, based on the newly hired officer's previous law enforcement experience.***

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, and to perform essential functions as required. 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. Work is reviewed through observation, conferences and review of written work product for results obtained and adherence to established policies and procedures. May be authorized to assume the duties of a Sergeant in their absence.

The Requirements

MINIMUM 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 Basic Motor Skills Test (BMST) for physical agility
• 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"
• Certified Police Officers previously employed by the City of Hollywood who successfully passed the Hollywood Police Department's hiring process may have certain hiring requirements waived

APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT

1. Police Personal History Statement (PHS) Booklet (27-Pages) . This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link.

The Personal History Statement booklet must be completed in legible handwriting. Once the PHS is completed and notarized, applicant must scan and upload, as one (1) complete .pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE ~ 10MB) , the PHS followed by all applicable documents in list order on page 2 from the PHS to the online application before submitting it. (Submitted Online ONLY - We are no longer accepting hardcopy PHS booklets)

2. City of Hollywood Employment Application (Online Application ONLY)

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Once you have completed the Police Personal History Statement (PHS) booklet with all required documents and notarization, you must upload it as one (1) complete .pdf document (MAX FILE SIZE ~ 10MB), and attach it to your online employment application prior to submitting it. NOTE: Please retain your original PHS and supporting documentation as it will be required at point of interview.

The Examination

TESTING

EXAMINATION: Candidates must pass the Physical Agility (BMST) and Swim Test prior to their application being submitted .

To determine whether your training meets the FDLE standards, you must submit your training along with your complete online application and required documents at the time of application. You may also access the FDLE website and follow the listed steps or contact them directly at (850) 410-8600.

Candidates must present documentation from the Criminal Justice Testing Center at Broward Community College Institute of Public Safety or any other state-wide acceptable testing institution indicating their passing score of each component with their application. See information below from the Criminal Justice Institute.

BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE CRIMINAL JUSTICE TESTING CENTER

AT THE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETY

3501 Davie Road, Building 21

Davie, Florida 33314

Testing Center Telephone Numbers and Hours of Operation

Information Desk 954-201-6931 M-F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Registration Desk 954-201-6790 T-F 8:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Click on the link for the TESTING CENTER INFORMATION GUIDE .

The Criminal Justice Testing Center is NOT a hiring agency, it is a testing center for persons wanting to enter Law Enforcement positions in Broward County. The Criminal Justice Testing Center administers theBASIC MOTOR SKILLS TEST (AGILITY), and SWIM TEST to candidates for employment in cooperation with Broward County Chiefs of Police Association. Successful completion of required tests may make you eligible for consideration of further evaluation by participating agencies.

REGISTRATION : To register for testing, applicants must first create an account. Account creation and test registration can ONLY be completed online.

Register with IPS Testing Center for the PAT & Swim OR login HERE .

Applicants must present a completed "CJSTC 75" form, a valid photo I.D., and pay appropriate fees to become eligible for written test appointments (appointments are mandatory and must be scheduled in advance).

TESTING SCHEDULES :

• BASIC MOTOR SKILL (AGILITY TEST)

Monday 9:00 AM (appointment required)

Thursday 9:00 AM (appointment required)

• AGILITY PRACTICE (no charge for practice sessions)

Wednesday 9:00 AM
Thursday 1:30 PM

• SWIM TEST

Wednesday 12:00 PM (appointment required)

Upon request the Testing Center will also provide printed documentation of your test scores AFTER you have PASSED all of the necessary tests.

The BASIC MOTOR SKILLS TEST (Agility) score is valid for six (6) months.

The SWIM score is valid for life.

ELIGIBILITY LIST

The City of Hollywood will determine if you meet the minimum requirements for the position. Following meeting the minimum requirements for the position, an examination will take place that will consist of the following test: Evaluation of Training and Experience. The scoring will be as follows:

70 points - for meeting the minimum qualifications of the position as stated above.
5 points - for 1 to 4 years of previous Sworn local, state or federal law enforcement experience.
10 points - for 5 to 9 years of previous Sworn local, state or federal law enforcement experience.
15 points -for 10 to 14 years of previous Sworn local, state or federal law enforcement experience.
20 points - for 15 to 19 years of previous Sworn local, state or federal law enforcement experience.
25 points - for 20 to 24 years of previous Sworn local, state or federal law enforcement experience.
30 points - for 25 years or more of previous Sworn local, state or federal law enforcement experience.

Your Training and Experience score will establish your rank on the CITY'S CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY LIST. Your rank may change as we continuously take applications & update the eligibility list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs .

DISQUALIFYING FACTORS

FACTORS WHICH WILL DISQUALIFY YOUR APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD'S POLICE DEPARTMENT

Prior to being considered for employment by the Hollywood Police Department, all applicants must successfully pass the following: a Police Personal History Booklet review (to include an extensive criminal history and driving record check); an oral board examination; a polygraph examination; a psychological screening; an extensive background investigation; a Chief and/or Command Staff review; a medical exam; and a drug screening. Failure to pass any one of these exams will render you disqualified from employment with the Police Department.

The following are background automatic disqualifiers according to the Police Department's established rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Automatic Background disqualifiers (to include, but not limited to):

. Five (5) or more traffic moving violations in the last five (5) years or a
poor overall driving history.

. Two (2) OR more drivers' license suspensions in the last five (5) years.

. Any D.U.I. arrest and/or conviction in the last five (5) years.

. Any visible tattoos on the hands, neck or face.

. Any ARREST AND/OR CONVICTION involving domestic violence issues.

. Failure to disclose any traffic tickets, convictions, past employer information, or any other pertinent/relevant information in your background.

. Recent use of any illegal controlled substance.

. If you have failed our background investigation or psychological screening (sworn only) in the past year.

. If you have any discharge other than "Honorable" from the military.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Your application will remain on file for 6 months.

Those applicants who are disqualified may not reapply for one year.

Additional Information

All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.

Employment of Relatives: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:

• The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
• The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
• The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.

As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco or tobacco products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.

All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).

The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS FOR POLICE OFFICERS, SERGEANTS & LIEUTENANTS

• Police employees shall accrue vacation leave upon completion of continuous years of service as a Police Officer at the following rates:

• • • • 1 to 3 years 80 hours/year
      • 4 to 10 years 132 hours/year
      • 11 to 15 years 164 hours/year
      • 16 to 20 years 180 hours/year
      • 21 or more years 220 hours/year

• All police officers, sergeants and lieutenants may request, not later than August 1st of each calendar year, to redeem up to a maximum of forty (40) hours of unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption is to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.

• Police employees accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month with no limit on the amount of sick leave is accumulated.

• Accrued sick leave may be cashed out upon termination of employment. Employees will be paid at the following rates in relationship to years of service as a Police Officer with the City:

Accrued Sick Leave Payout

• Less than ten (10) years 20% sick leave
• Ten (10) to twenty (20) years 40% sick leave
• Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave

• Police employees shall receive the following paid holidays:

New Year's Day | Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday | President's Day | Memorial Day | Juneteenth | Independence Day | Labor Day | Veteran's Day | Thanksgiving Day | Day after Thanksgiving | Christmas Eve | Christmas Day | New Year's Eve | One (1) Personal Day (use it or lose it)

All police employees shall receive ten (10) hours of holiday pay or time, at the option of the employee, to be added to annual leave as each designated holiday occurs. Members shall not receive any other compensation for the designated holiday; whether they are on or off duty on the actual holiday date is immaterial. Holidays must be used within 365 days of earning the holiday.

All police employees shall be entitled to cash out up to 130 hours holiday time per year if unused. Employees must choose to cash out the unused holiday time in the pay period which it was earned.

• Police employees will receive 40 hours of paid bereavement leave in the event of an immediate family member passing.

• Police employees will receive two paid wellness workdays (either 8 or 10 hour days) each fiscal year. These days are provided to promote well-being and wellness. These paid workdays must be used within the fiscal year in which they are earned or will be lost.

• Police employees and families shall be provided the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

Enrollment Tier |Medical OAP |Medical OAPIN
Employee Only|$87.89 |$0
Employee +1|$175.78 |$39.34
Employee + 2 or More|$281.24 |$86.56

• Each member shall have the option of completing an annual wellness preventative physical through the City’s contracted provider currently named Life Scan with the costs of the scan paid for by the City up to $395 for each member which includes a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.

• Police employees shall be provided group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. For 2024, the biweekly rates are as follows:

Enrollment Tier |Dental DPPO Low |Dental DPPO High |Dental DPPO Buy UP
Employee Only | $5.17 | $21.37 | $25.11
Employee +1 | $14.80 | $40.68 | $46.82
Employee + 2 or More | $23.69 | $58.51 | $66.86

• Police employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered.

Enrollment Tier | VSP Option 1 | VSP Option 2 | VSP Option 3
Employee Only | $2.36 | $3.87 | $4.44
Employee +1 | $4.73 | $7.73 | $8.87
Employee + 2 or More | $7.61 | $12.45 | $14.28

• Police employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Flexible Spending Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000.

• The City and the Police employee will make contributions into the employee's Retiree Health Saving Account based on the employee's years of service as follows:

• From 1 - 9 years of service = $10 bi-weekly
• From 10 to 19 years of service from = $25 bi-weekly
• 20 or more years of service = $35 bi-weekly

• Police employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $100,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.

• All Police employees are required to participate in the Police Pension Plan as defined in the Hollywood City Charter. An employee will be required to contribute 9.5% pretax dollars to the retirement fund. An employee is vested in the pension plan after ten years of continuous service. To be eligible for normal retirement an employee must be age 55 with 10 years of service or 22 years of service. An employee’s pension is determined by averaging an employee’s highest 5 consecutive year’s annual salary (including overtime pay not to exceed 200 hours per year, longevity pay, assignment pay, payments for accrued holiday time not to exceed 130 hours but not to include payments for accrued blood time, annual “cash out” payments for vacation time, payments for accrued compensatory time, and payments for unused sick time or for unused vacation time) over the last 10 years of the employee’s service using a 3% multiplier. Details of the pension plan benefits can obtained from the police pension administrator.

• Other departmental benefits may include:

Take Home Car (if eligible) Uniform Allowance or Clothing Allowance Service Awards
Call-Back to Duty Compensation Full uniform & Equipment Issuance Bereavement Leave
Private-Duty Detail Pay ` Court Time Pay Short-Term Disability
On-duty physical workout time Replacement Uniforms & Equipment Career Development Program

• Special Assignment or Shift Differential Pay is paid for the following with an increase to base pay of either 2 ½ % or 5% dependent on assignment or shift.

Street Crime Unit Neighborhood Team Leaders
Traffic Unit Marine Patrol
Detectives/Investigators School Resource Officers
Field Training Officer Training and Professional Development Unit
VIN Unit Downtown and Beach Unit
Public Information Officer Internal Affairs
Downtown and Beach Units assigned to the midnight or evening shift (Alpha or Charlie Shift)
Road Patrol Officer assigned to the midnight or evening shift (Alpha or Charlie Shift)
Canine Officers assigned to the midnight or evening shift (Alpha or Charlie Shift)

• Police employees assigned the following in addition to their primary and regular assignment shall receive an annual non-pensionable payout each year. Payments will be biweekly. Members who are not assigned for a full year will receive a pro-rated payment.

• SWAT: $1500
• Hostage Crisis Negotiator: $500
• Dive Team: $800
• Field Force Officer: $500

• Police employees advance in pay based on years of service as an officer with the City of Hollywood.

• Police employees may receive educational incentive up to $120 per month based on Florida Statute 943.22.

• Police employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $3,000.00 for tuition annually:

Graduate and Undergraduate Benefit

Grade of B or better 100% reimbursement at State tuition rates
Grade of Pass 100% reimbursement at State tuition rates
Grade of C 50% reimbursement at State tuition rates

Employees will be eligible to receive reimbursement for books with approval of the City Manager/designee.

Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City's employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the cost of this benefit.

• Police employees may enter into a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
• Police employees may be eligible for a take home vehicle.
• Police employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
• Police employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
• Police employees have the option of participating in Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans and Supplemental Insurance through voluntary payroll deductions.
• Police employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support.

IMPORTANT NOTICE - This document is intended only as a summary of some of the benefits employees may be entitled to as an employee of the City of Hollywood. This is NOT a legal document, does NOT represent any guarantees, and is subject to change at any time.

Closing Date/Time: 5/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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