Police Officer Trainee

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: City of Naples Police Department Police Officer Trainee(s) is hired into a non-sworn status, in order to complete the State of Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program, pass the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Exam, and complete all Naples Police Department pre-deployment training. Upon successful completion of the Basic Recruit Training Program, the Law Enforcement Certification Exam, and all Naples Police Department pre-deployment training, Police Officer Trainee(s) will be eligible for promotion to (Sworn) Police Officer status. This is general duty police work General duty police work responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention, detection and investigation of crime, maintenance of law and order and other duties associated with the protection of life, property and public safety. Law enforcement officers perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes, City of Naples policy & procedures and departmental policies & procedures. Position performs essential functions as outlined in the official position description and applicable to assigned functional area. Performs related work as required. Persons hired into this position will be expected to work on rotating shifts, including holidays and special events, as assigned or needed. THE CITY OF NAPLES IS OFFERING THE FOLLOWING: A 5,000 signing bonus that will be paid in two (2) installments as outlined below:$2,500 on newly hired Police Officer Trainee’s first paycheck.$2,500 after successful completion of the basic recruit training program. Up to $2,500 reimbursement for moving expenses to individuals that currently reside 100 or more miles from Naples. All uniforms and equipment provided by the department with the exception of duty boots. Non-probationary officers with one (1) year of service will receive uniform maintenance allowance of $1,000 annually. Ability to utilize onsite fitness center on-duty. Ninety-six (96) hours of lump-sum paid holiday pay and separate holiday bonus. Bi-weekly longevity pay begins on the 10th anniversary date of hire with the police department. Educational reimbursement of up to $5,000, including tuition and textbooks, per calendar year for college or advanced education courses taken in the pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree. Other pay incentives available to employees totaling up to $4,500 annually, for those that operate and/or train in certain specialties that enhance the services provided to the public to include: Field Training Officer (FTO), Master Officer designation, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Criminal Investigations Division (CID), Defensive Tactics Instructor, Driving Instructor, Firearms Instructor, First Aid Instructor, and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT). THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS OFFERING THE FOLLOWING: Applicants employed on or after July 1, 2022, and who have never been previously employed as a law enforcement officer in the State of Florida, will be eligible to receive a one-time bonus payment of $5,000 paid through the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.Recipients must maintain continuous full-time employment for at least two (2) consecutive years with no break in service more than 15 calendar days or must repay bonus. PLEASE NOTE:  The City of Naples issued signing bonus, reimbursement of moving expenses, and any costs incurred by the Department associated with the basic recruit training program must be repaid if voluntary separation from the City of Naples occurs within the first twenty-four (24) months of employment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Non-certified/Police Trainee Applicants (seeking Agency sponsorship or currently enrolled in a police academy) must meet the following requirements: Must be a United States citizen. Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Must be a high school graduate or possess an acceptable equivalency diploma.  Must possess an associate degree (or completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours) from an accredited college/university with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Prior to selection, the candidate must provide proof of a passing score on the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) for Law Enforcement Officers. Candidates are exempt from this requirement if they can provide a DD214 form or other military documentation indicating an honorable discharge from the armed services; transcripts or copy of an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university indicating degree conferred. Must currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida Driver’s license and have received no more than three (3) traffic citations during any twelve (12) month period within the past five (5) years. No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions in the past five (5) years. Any of the following convictions or admissions may be grounds for disqualification from the hiring process: * Driving under the influence (DUI/DWI). * Leaving the scene of an accident (with or without injury). * Failure to report an accident involving injuries. * Failure to render aide at an accident. * Vehicular homicide. * Fleeing or attempting to elude law enforcement. * Reckless driving. * A history of “at fault” accidents. * Any failure to disclose any driver’s license information without reasonable explanation. Must not have been convicted of any felony; any misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement; or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, is not eligible for employment pursuant to Florida State Statute 943.13. Must not have been convicted of a misdemeanor in the past five (5) years. Must not have used any Marijuana or THC derivative within two (2) year of the date application submitted. No abuse of any prescription drug within three (3) years of the date application submitted. No use of more than one cycle of steroids or human growth hormone, without a prescription, during within a five-year (5) period from the date application submitted. Other than marijuana, no past illegal use of a Schedule I or Schedule II drug as defined by the Florida State Statutes, used in an illicit or recreational manner. Any disclosure related to the sale, delivery, growth, or manufacture of any illegal controlled substance at any time, as defined by Florida State Statutes, is grounds for disqualification from the hiring process. Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a Comprehensive Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA). Must pass a pre-employment psychological screening, medical examination, and drug testing. Must not have any tattoo on an applicant, including those not readily visible, indicating membership in a criminal gang or hate, racist, or subversive organization, or any symbol, including those not readily visible, that can be commonly associated with a criminal gang or hate, racist, or subversive organization. Must not have any visible tattoo(s) on the head, face, neck, scalp, or hand; or  any tattoo(s) that can be deemed reasonably offensive or morally objectionable, including but not limited to, racially oriented, drug related, or sexually explicit words, pictures or symbols. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY Applications submitted that do not include all documents listed below WILL NOT be processed. Birth certificate. High school diploma or acceptable equivalency certificate (G.E.D transcript of test results required). College transcript indicating an associate degree (or completion of a minimum of 60 credit hours) from an accredited college/university with a minimum 2.0 GPA. Social security card (showing current name). Driver’s license (showing current name/address). Test results of the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test for Law Enforcement (CJBAT-LE). Complete lifetime driving abstract from any state where you have received a driver’s license. DD 214, reflecting character of service and Veteran’s Preference Certification FDVA form VP-1. All legal documents indicating all name changes, including, but not limited toMarriage license.Divorce decree.Court documents indicating name change.