Police Officer I - $46,002 - $66,808
Police Officer II - $49,682 - $72,152
Police Officer III - $53,657 – $77,924

This is a highly responsible position with the City of Miami Gardens that involves networking with the community and the protection of life and property. This is accomplished through patrol work, criminal investigation, community policing, code enforcement responsibilities and enforcement of the laws of the State of Florida and the Ordinances of the City of Miami Gardens. Assignments may typically involve routine motor patrol, bicycle or foot patrol, or criminal investigations. Officers receive assignments and instructions from police officers of a higher rank and perform work in accordance with Department policies and standard operating procedures. Participates in special programs and projects as assigned. NOTE: The duties of this position will include all of those duties set forth in the official job description.

1. Be a United States citizen at time of application.

2. Be at least 19 years of age upon appointment.

3. Possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida driver’s license and have an acceptable driving record.

4. Be of good moral character and never have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or domestic violence shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, in spite of suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.

5. Requires a high school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) equivalent (Police Officer I); or Associates degree (Police Officer II) or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Police Officer III) with major study in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, Psychology, or closely related field.

6. Proof of FDLE Certification or Police Officer Certification with training curriculum from home/state academy. Out of State Certified candidates must have one year of full-time certified work experience to be considered for the 92-hour Exam Qualification Course.