General Description

This is a training position in which the incumbent will attend the Law Enforcement Academy. The trainee will be responsible for completion of the City Police Officer Trainee Program and become a certified police officer for the City.

Police Officers, under general direction, perform duties -- such as foot patrol and motorized patrol within the City of Casselberry; prevent crime; detect and arrest the perpetrators of crimes; regulate traffic; provide public assistance; perform all additional functions for the rank as prescribed by relevant laws, city ordinances, departmental rules and regulations, orders and directives of the Police Department.

IMPORTANT !! - YOU MUST READ THE SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO DETERMINE YOUR APPLICATION ELIGIBILITY: 

Examples of Essential Functions

- Completes the Trainee Program.
- Attends and successfully completes the Law Enforcement Academy.
- Prepares for and successfully passes the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination.
- Completes prescribed law enforcement training program.

Typical Qualifications

- High School or GED (Applicant with a college degree are preferred)
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
- Must pass the State Officer Certification Exam within six months of employment.
- Must pass the POST (Police Officer Selection Test) examination, complete the writing sample and a physical fitness examination (CJSTC Physical Abilities Test).
- Must meet minimum age requirement in accordance with F.S.S. of 19 years of age.
- Must become certified as a law officer within six months of appointment to trainee position.
- Must sign and have notarized a City form attesting that you have not consumed tobacco products within the previous 12 months.
- Must complete the City pre-qualification questionnaire and testing process.

- Qualify in a written examination.
- Qualify in a physical fitness test.
- Qualify in an Oral Review Board
- Qualify in a CVSA Interview/Examination
- Qualify in a physical examination and medical testing administered by the City of Casselberry
  approved agent prior to employment
- Qualify in a drug screen test
- Qualify in a psychological fitness test administered by the City of Casselberry approved agent
   prior to employment.