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Police Officer Cadet

Under the City of Sanford Police Sponsorship Program, the purpose of this position is to prepare the Police Officer Cadet in Police work with the City of Sanford involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. As a Police Officer Cadet in the Florida Law Enforcement Academy, the employee is required to successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification by passing the required State Officer Exam.

Must successfully complete the academy curriculum and obtain the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification by passing the required State Officer Exam no later than (60) days after graduation from the Florida Law Enforcement Academy. Must abide by and comply with the Laws of the State of Florida; City ordinances, department directives of the Sanford Police Department and the City of Sanford; and all rules and regulations applicable to members of the Sanford Police Department. Must follow all policy and procedures set forth by the attending educational institution hosting the Florida Law Enforcement Academy. Must work 40 hours per week and keep the Sanford Police Department Training Coordinator informed of their schedule. During times that the Cadets schedule is reduced to less than 40 hours per week by the educational institution, report to the Sanford Police Department's Training Coordinator for assignment.

High School Diploma or GED. Current and valid Florida Driver's License. No convictions of any felony; or of any misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, domestic violence, or have plead guilty to or nolo contendre to any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, not withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Must have been free of tobacco products for at least one (1) year immediately preceding your application for employment with the City of Sanford. Must be at least 20 years of age to enter employment with the City of Sanford as a Police Officer Cadet; 21 years of age at the time of appointment to Police Officer. Must be a US Citizen. Must not have been Dishonorably Discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Required vision of 20/20 or corrected vision to 20/40. Requires candidate to sign the City of Sanford Police Officer Cadet Agreement. Must successfully complete the Criminal Justice Basic Ability Test (CJBAT) prior to beginning the Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Must successfully complete the City of Sanford due diligence process to include satisfactory information found in the Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check including FBI background review, driving record, pre-employment physical, stress test/x-ray, drug screen, and behavioral screening. Cadets that do not successfully complete the Law Enforcement Academy and pass the State Officer Exam are required to reimburse the City for any and all costs incurred by the City of Sanford per the Police Office Cadet Agreement. IMPORTANT: On your application you must account for all periods of time for at least the last ten (10) years of employment history. Employee shall obtain the National Incident Management System ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System and IS-700 National Incident Management System, An Introduction within six (6) months of employment. The following courses are designed to provide a baseline, as they introduce basic NIMS and ICS concepts and provide the foundation for higher-level Emergency Operations Center (EOC), MACS, and ICS related training.

Knowledge of First Aid procedures and equipment. Knowledge of business English, e.g., spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Skill in both written and oral communications. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, giving close attention to detail and accuracy. Skill in the inspection, inventory, and operational testing of all equipment, firearms, apparatus, tools, appliance, and supplies/materials of the assigned squad. Ability to foster a team environment by supporting cohesive work relationships and providing effective conflict resolution. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS While performing duties of a Police Officer Cadet, tasks involve the intermittent performance of extremely physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, running, climbing, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of extremely heavy objects (200+ pounds), such as in the academy exercise of chasing and subduing a suspect resisting arrest. Some tasks are performed with potential for intermittent exposure to disagreeable elements including, but not limited to, heat, humidity, inclement weather, loud noise, toxic/chemical agents, electrical currents, pathogens, violent behavior, weapons, explosives, traffic and animals. Tasks include exposure to and around moving parts, vehicles, equipment, carts, and materials handling, where extremely heightened awareness to surroundings and environment is required. THE CITY OF SANFORD IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Part of the City of Sanford's success is due to the efforts and loyalty of employees of our City. The City of Sanford offers a comprehensive benefits package to its classified full-time and part-time employees, elected officials, and retirees. City benefit offerings provide a competitive edge for employment recruitment and retention. In some cases the City funds 100% of the benefits; in most cases City subsidies are common. Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Account, Tuition Assistance Reimbursement, FRS Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (General/Fire Employees), Paid Sick Leave/Paid Vacation Leave (Police), Bereavement Leave, Paid Military Leave, EAP Program, Short Term Disability Insurance, Paid Employee Life Insurance (1 x annual salary), Paid Holidays, Paid Jury Duty, Worker's Compensation, Social Security/Medicare (50%), Protective Safety Equipment, Uniforms. Supplemental Benefits Hospitality Indemnity Plan, Personal Cancer Indemnity Plan, Critical Illness, Voluntary Employee Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance, 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan, Short Term Disability, 10 Year Level Term Life Insurance. Other Benefits Fitness Center, Wellness Center for members of City's Health Insurance program, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Assistance Program, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks, Direct Deposit, Employee Recognition Events, Free Flu Shot, Free Parking, Bi-Lingual Pay, Recruitment Bonus (Police), Safety Incentive program. Flexible Spending Account Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) allow employees to set aside dollars on a pre-tax basis to pay for dependent day care and medical, dental, and vision expenses that are not covered by insurance. Employees can contribute up to $3,400 on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses. Dependent day care expenses are set by the IRS at a maximum of $3,750 per plan year. Employees should estimate expenses to be incurred carefully, as penalties may be imposed by the IRS. For more information please contact our benefits department.

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