Police Officer Cadet Apprentice

At a glance

Open to

All branches

Format

In person

Length

151 - 180 days

Locations

1 location in Florida

Job locations

Florida

Career field

Protective Service

About the program

Jobs this program prepares you for

Eligibility & prerequisites

To Apply, Applicants Must Meet the Following Requirements:U.S. Citizen: Must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old at the time of application.Valid Florida Driver’s License: Must have a good driving record.No license suspensions in the last 2 years.No more than 2 suspensions in the last 5 years (unless due to error).No Felony Convictions: Must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime that would question your moral character.Certification and Written Test:If certified by the FDLE, applicants must provide their FDLE certification and pass the Basic Motor Skills and Swim Test (if not previously submitted).If not currently certified as a police officer by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), applicants must possess certification from another federal or state law enforcement agency and submit the academy curriculum.Applicants must also pass the following tests administered by the Broward College Criminal Justice Institute (unless exempt due to qualifications):Basic Motor Skills Test (must be completed within 6 months before application).Swim Test (no time limit).Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ BAT) (must pass within 4 years). Note: The CJ BAT test is waived for applicants with an Associate's Degree or higher, or honorable military discharge.

Prerequisite testing must be completed at Broward College Institute of Public Safety. https://www.broward.edu/academics/public-safety/ips/testing-center.html

Locations & contacts

• Plantation, FL 33317
  Joseph Cuccia

  jcuccia@psd.plantation.org