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Police Officer

    DUTIES: Performs police services including the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

    REQUIREMENTS:
     

    • All applicants must be of good moral character with no felony or misdemeanor convictions involving "moral turpitude" and must complete all requirements established by the Miami Shores Police Department.
    • All applicants will be required to pass an in depth background investigation.
    • Possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Graduation from the United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) is acceptable when accompanied by a transcript of grades. Out-of-state GED or the USAFI equivalency must be acceptable by the State of Florida Police Standards Council.
    • Military must present proof of honorable discharge or release.
    • Be a U.S. citizen.
    • Be at least 19 years of age.
    • Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record and must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to employment.
    • Meet vision requirements: Binocular and monocular vision of 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 or better corrected. Must have color vision.
    • Florida certified police applicants must have a State of Florida Basic Law Enforcement Certification in good standing. All out-of-state certified officers and Federal Officers must have at least one (1) complete year of full time police experience and must meet the minimum requirements governed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to determine training exemptions and an Equivalency of Training.

    SELECTION PROCESS:
     

    • Non-certified applicants must pass the Adult Basic Education Test (TABE) and the Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT).
    • All applicants must pass a physical agility test, a credit check, polygraph test, psychological test, medical examination and written exam. 

    APPLY:
    Miami Shores Police Department, 9990 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33138. An online application may be submitted to this above location.

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    DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number has been received.

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Police Dispatcher

    DUTIES: Performs duties to assist residents in requesting police services, routes incoming calls to the police department and responds to requests from field personnel.

    REQUIREMENTS:

    • Must be at least 19 years old.
    • United States Citizen.
    • High School graduate or equivalent.
    • Good moral character and no felony or misdemeanor convictions for perjury of false statement.
    • No dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
    • Pass a background investigation, physical exam, drug screening, polygraph and oral board interview.

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Crime Watch Coordinator

      

DUTIES: Performs duties to assist residents secure their homes against criminals. Coordinate neighborhood watch program.


REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be at least 19 years old.
  • United States Citizen.
  • High School graduate or equivalent.
  • Good moral character and no felony or misdemeanor convictions for perjury of false statement.
  • No dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces.
  • Pass a background investigation, physical exam, drug screening, polygraph and oral board interview.

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