Police Officer Cadet Apprentice
The Plantation Police Department is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Police Officer. This role involves protecting life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers follow departmental rules and regulations and receive instructions from higher-ranking police personnel.
This is general police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Police Officers perform work in accordance with the departmental rules and regulations and receive assignments and instructions from police personnel of higher rank. All applicants must meet all requirements of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and those of the Plantation Police Department.
To Apply, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:U.S. Citizen: Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.Valid Florida Driver’s License: Must have a good driving record.No license suspensions in the last 2 years.No more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).No Felony Convictions: Must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime that would question your moral character.Certification and Written Test:If certified by the FDLE, applicants must provide their FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).If not currently certified as a police officer by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), applicants must possess certification from another federal or state law enforcement agency and submit the academy curriculum.Applicants must also pass the following tests administered by the Broward College Criminal Justice Institute (unless exempt due to qualifications):Basic Motor Skills Test (must be completed within 6 months before application).Swim Test (no time limit).Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) (must pass within 4 years). Note: The CJ BAT test is waived for applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher, or honorable military discharge.
Prerequisite testing must be completed at Broward College Institute of Public Safety. https://www.broward.edu/academics/public-safety/ips/testing-center.html
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Interview prep for this program▸
- ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
- ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
- ▸ "The listing says 121 - 150 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
- ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
- ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
- ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
- ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
- ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
- ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway