EMPLOYMENT
All applicants have the option of downloading the Police Opportunity Packet or obtaining an application package from Human Resources located at the Miramar Towncenter 2300 Civic Center Place, Miramar, Florida, 33025. Additionally, you can go on-line to www.MiramarJobs.us . You can then review the open positions by clicking on each posting. . Applications can also be obtained by visiting the Miramar Police Department at 3064 North Commerce Parkway, Miramar, Florida 33025.
Hiring Process
Prior to submitting an application, applicants must complete CJBAT testing at the Institute of Public Safety Criminal Justice Institute located at Broward Community College Central Campus in Davie, Florida. You can also access information on the schools website @ www.broward.edu/locations/central/instpubsafe.jsp. Your scores will determine your placement on the Civil Service Register. Prior to submitting their application, all applicants must complete a physical agility and swim test.
The next step in the process is the BPAD. This involves interactive role playing which is video taped for scoring at a later time by qualified evaluators. This test is scheduled by HR at the time the applicant drops his/her completed application.
Upon completion of BPAD, applicants are given a personal history questionnaire (PHQ). Upon receipt of the PHQ by the Personnel Unit located at the Police Department, and after review, you are then scheduled for a CVSA (voice stress analyzer). This test takes approximately one and one half hours and is conducted by qualified examiners, who will determine if further testing is required.
The next step is the background phase; this is where you and your information are personally and physically checked by trained background investigators. Once the background is completed, the file is presented to the personnel command staff and evaluated. If found in order, you will then be scheduled for a psychological exam followed by a drug screening, physical examination, and hair sample testing.
Upon successful completion of the testing, the applicant is scheduled for the final step which is an interview with the Chief of Police.
Training
The police academy session is a comprehensive course lasting approximately 760 hours; the community service aide academy is a 206 hour course. Upon successful completion and graduation from the police academy the candidate will then be required to pass the State certification exam. This usually takes place the week after graduation. After graduation the new officers will report for their FTO Program (Field Training) where they will be assigned to an experienced officer trained as a Field Training Officer for the next fours months. This is a process that is designed to gradually build new officer’s skills to the point that they can perform their job functions without assistance. As a community service aide you will also enter into a Field training program lasting approximately two months and upon successful completion be assigned a shift position.
Continuing Education & Training
The Miramar Police In-Service training program is provided to all sworn personnel and select non-sworn support personnel. The sworn officers are provided with 40 hours of training. Each year this training is changed to meet the needs of the agency and required standards set forth by FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement). Classes include scenario based training, CPR recertification, Patrol Tactics, Legal updates, Pursuit/Non-Pursuit Driving, Biased Based Policing, Human Diversity, Less than lethal options, DUI investigation, Crash investigation, and Use of Force standards. This training is conducted in-house by qualified instructors.
Officers are also provided additional training opportunities at the local Criminal Justice Academy attending selected classes in special areas of interest. Some examples are: Radar Operator, Traffic Homicide, Line Supervision, Special Tactical Problems, supervisory classes as well as personal wellness and skills development. The academy works in conjunction with FDLE to provide the most current information and classes. |
