The Human Resources/Career Development Unit (HR/CD) is responsible for providing training to police personnel and, in conjunction with the Personnel Administration Department, recruiting new officers and civilian personnel to fill vacant positions within the department. The HR/CD Unit is staffed with a Police Sergeant, a Police Officer, and a civilian Training Specialist. The police department has on staff several certified trainers who are dedicated and highly motivated to supply the highest quality of training possible.

The staff of the HR/CD Unit is responsible for coordinating the entire department's training needs and maintaining the training records of the agency. Training is provided on recurring basis in areas of high liability and to satisfy Florida Department of Law Enforcement mandatory training and retraining requirements. Updated training is also offered in firearms, impact weapons, chemical agents, defensive tactics, police driving, and a wide variety of other useful tools in order to maintain our officers competitive edge in the law enforcement field.

The recruiting function of this unit is of utmost importance because we endeavor to hire the best-qualified individuals to represent our department and the community we serve. Our staff attends job fairs at state and local colleges and advertisements are placed in the local newspapers and on minority radio stations in an effort to reach a greater cross-section of the community.

The North Miami Police Department strives to maintain the most professional image possible through much effort and scrutiny into the hiring process.

Police Officer Job Description

This is a highly responsible position within the City of North Miami that involves the protection of life and property with a focus on proactive, community based enforcement strategies. Routine assignments include vehicle patrol in assigned zones, motorcycle traffic enforcement, marine patrol, bicycle or foot patrol. Officers are often asked to participate in community programs, provide lecture services to local schools, clubs, and businesses. Officers are supervised by a higher ranking officer and perform work in accordance with City and Department policies and standard operating procedures.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the position of Police Officer with the North Miami Police Department, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:

Be 21 years of age or older
Be a citizen of the United States<
Posses a High School Diploma or its equivalent
Posses a valid Florida driver's license
Have no felony convictions or certain misdemeanors
If a veteran, must have a honorable discharge

Selection Process

Test of Adult Basic Education
Florida Basic Assessment Test
Drug Screening
Behavioral Assessment
Truth Verification
Psychological Screening
Background Investigation
Medical Screening
Interview with Chief of Police

Benefits*

Competitive Salary
Health and Dental Insurance, no cost to employee
Flexible Benefits Program
Workers' Compensation
Paid Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Vacation and Sick Leave
Educational Incentive and College Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Pension
Uniform Allowance
Deferred Compensation
Credit Union Eligibility
Direct Payroll Deposit
Awards Program

*Subject to collective bargaining agreement and may be changed from time to time

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the prerequisite as a patrol officer, the following career opportunities are available:

Investigations
Auto Theft Investigations
Vice, Intelligence & Narcotics
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
Traffic Enforcement (Motorcycle)
Field Training Officer
Marine Patrol
Domestic Violence
Canine
School Resource
Parks Police
Human Resources/Training
Internal Affairs

Other Career Opporunities within the Police Department:

Public Service Aide
Communications Operator
Crime Scene Technicians
Crime Analyst
Quartermaster
Secretary
Records Technicians
School Crossing Guards
Crime Watch Coordinator
Clerical Technicians

How To Apply

Official City of North Miami applications will be accepted and received at the Police Administration Department, City Hall, 776 N.E. 125 Street, North Miami, FL 33161
Phone: (305)893-6511
Job Information Line (305)891-4636 ext. 4999

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