Job Announcement

*THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO RESIDENTS OF THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: SUMTER, LAKE, MARION, CITRUS, HERNANDO*

WILDWOOD, FLORIDA

POLICE DEPARTMENT

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 

SPONSORED POLICE CADET (BASIC RECRUIT/CORRECTIONS CROSSOVER)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum age of 20 years old by start of academy program
• High school diploma / GED
• Optional - corrections certified with interest in completing crossover into law enforcement program
• Be able to effectively communicate information orally and written.
• Excellent physical and mental condition, successfully passing physical examination and psychological examination.
• Must reside in one of the following Florida counties to be considered for this position:
  • Lake County
  • Sumter County
  • Marion County
  • Citrus County
  • Hernando County

About This Position

• Full sponsorship for the police academy - all tuition and fees paid for by the agency
• We are considering applicants for the basic law enforcement recruit program and the corrections crossover program
• Hired as a City of Wildwood Employee at the start of the academy program - you will be paid $15 an hour throughout the duration of the academy program
• Upon successful completion of the police academy and State Law Enforcement Certification exam, you will begin the Field Training Program with our agency
• Starting salary upon finishing the program will be $51,000 a year

Testing Requirements:

• Physical Abilities Test - basic agility course *must finish course within 6 minutes 4 seconds*
• Written Exam - basic math and reading comprehension test - *must pass exam with a minimum grade of 70%*
• Oral Board Interview - interview with selected panel of command staff
• Written Personal Statement - short essay explaining your upbringing, values, and why you should be considered for the sponsorship

Hiring Process:

• Physical Abilities Test
• Written Exam
• Oral Board Interview
• Background Investigation 
• Drug Screening
• Physical Medical Exam
• Polygraph
• Psychological Evaluation

The City of Wildwood is an EEO/AA/V/H/M/F/Drug-Free Workplace

Please direct questions regarding this position to jvalenzuela@wildwood-fl.gov

Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.

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