Job Summary
Job Description
Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Required Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED); college coursework in criminal justice or related fields is preferred.
Age: Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of application.
Citizenship: U.S. citizen.
Driver’s License: Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and maintain a good driving record.
Background: Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including fingerprinting, drug screening, medical examination, and psychological evaluation.
Physical Requirements: Must meet department and Basic Law Enforcement Academy physical standards, including vision, hearing, strength, and agility requirements.
Academy Enrollment: Must be able to commit to and successfully complete the required Basic Law Enforcement Academy.
A 2-year commitment is required upon successful completion of the state exam and induction as a law enforcement officer.
Law Enforcement Officer Trainee Additional Information:
Pay Grade 16
Upon completion of the Basic Law Enforcement Academy, candidates must pass the State Officer Certification Examination (SOCE) to be eligible for full-time employment as a Police Officer.
*If the Law Enforcement Officer Trainee does not successfully complete or does not pass the State Officer Certification Examination, the trainee will be terminated from employment.
Additional Job Description
Eligible candidates will be contacted via email with further details. Qualified candidates will participate in the Physical Abilities Test. Upon completion of the Physical Abilities test, candidates will be scheduled to take a written exam. Candidates must have a passing score of 70% or higher on the written exam to be invited for an interview.
In order to pass, the Physical Abilities test must be completed in 6.04 minutes or less and will include the following:
1. Exiting a vehicle/opening a trunk
2. Running 220 yards
3. Completing an obstacle course
4. Dragging a 150 pound dummy; drag sled
5. Obstacle Course
6. Running 200 Yards
7. Dry firing a weapon six times with each hand; and
8. Placing items in a trunk/entering a vehicle.
Join our team and enjoy the benefit of accruing leave hours every biweekly pay period, fostering work-life balance and well-deserved rest for our dedicated staff!
FGCU offers a comprehensive benefit platform:
HMO or PPO Health Insurance options with $50/month premium for individual coverage or $180/month premium for family coverage.
Pre-tax health savings account and flexible spending accounts.
Optional dental, vision, accident, cancer, hospitalization and disability insurance.
FGCU paid life insurance at 1.5X annual earnings and $25,000 State life insurance.
Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan with a fixed percentage employer contribution or Investment Plan with an employer contribution of 8.3%.
Voluntary Retirement Programs – 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457.
Paid time off.
Special Compensation time accrual.
9 paid holidays per year.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days per year.
Voucher for up to 6 credits per semester at FGCU.
Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.