The Fort Lauderdale Police Department will be holding an information session at the Charles H. Wright Museum on March 17, 2007 from 10:00 AM -2:00 PM. Certified Michigan Officers are not required to take any pre-employment tests or go to an academy in Florida if they have more the 1 year of experience. For more info call 954-828-4015 or email recruiter@fortlauderdale.gov

City of Fort Lauderdale
IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

ANNUAL SALARY - $42,868.80 - $63,897.60

Non-Certified Officers Pay Range $42,868.80 - $63,897.60
In the Police Academy $1,648.80 Bi-weekly, plus overtime

Top pay is based on the FOP negotiated 2004 – 2007 contract and may be reached within 6 years of service

Certified Officers Pay Range $45,032.00 - $63,897.60
1 to 2.9 years of fulltime experience $48,734.40
3 to 4.9 years of fulltime experience $52,540.80
5 or more years of fulltime experience $56,284.80

BENEFITS
• 67.6% Pension @ 20 years to a maximum of 81% @ 23.9 years
• (5year DROP PLAN)
• Up to 5 weeks vacation
• Tuition reimbursement of up to 100% of the State tuition rate
• No state of local employment taxes
• Excellent health, vision & dental plan
• 17 days paid military leave
• Paternity/Maternity leave
• Personally assigned vehicle
• Civil Service Protection
• Full pay in the academy
• Educational incentives
• In house fitness center
• Union representation
• Shift differential

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• U.S. citizen at the time of application
• Be at least 19 years of age upon appointment (no maximum age)
• Be of good moral character
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors involving perjury or domestic violence
• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education

This advertisement is not intended to replaced or supersede the official City of Fort Lauderdale Police Officer/ Certified Police Officer job announcement. Please obtain this document to obtain a complete list of minimum qualifications, benefits and salary.

For additional information you may contact us at:
www.flpd.org recruiter@fortlauderdale.gov (954) 828-FLPD recruiter@fortlauderdale.gov

The City of Fort Lauderdale is an equal opportunity employer.