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Seasonal School Resource Officer (06-2025)
Government Jobs, Pompano Beach, Florida, United States, 33073
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The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 230 police officers and over 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses, and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem-solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work, and raise a family. $7,000 retention bonus $3,000 payable in December and $4,000 payable in June* Under the direction of a Police Sergeant, the School Resource Law Enforcement Officer will be tasked with the general safety and security of their assigned school. The School Resource Law Enforcement Officer will be partnered with a full-time School Resource Officer from a neighboring school to assist in the execution of their duties. The School Resource Officer holds the same level of authority and responsibility imparted upon full-time Law Enforcement Officers. The School Resource Law Enforcement Officer's authority is not limited to the confines of their assigned school. As such, they are expected to take action when circumstances dictate or when called upon to do so by a Commanding Officer of the Department. To be considered for hire, the candidate must have previous full-time certified law enforcement experience. Should candidate selected for hire not currently hold Florida State Law Enforcement certification, certification must be successfully attained within first year of employment to remain employed. Candidate will be reimbursed for fees/costs associated with required comparative compliance course and state certification. Additional Requirements: Must have separated or retired from all prior law enforcement agencies in good standing. Must have successfully completed the modified or full agility course at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety within the preceding 6-months of their application date. Must have successfully completed the swim test at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety (does not expire). Salary: $38.88 per hour plus $7,000 retention bonus: $3,000 payable in December and $4,000 payable in June* and awarded for full school year. This position also receives 16 wellbeing hours which are non-accruing and not payable at separation. All equipment necessary in the execution of the S.R. Law Enforcement Officer's duties will be provided by the Department. A take-home vehicle will be provided for a nominal monthly fee to offset fuel cost. The vehicle is only to be used during the school-year, exclusively for traveling to and from work and for any other official business. There are NO BENEFITS assigned to the position of S.R. Law Enforcement Officer (i.e. health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, etc.). The position of S.R. Officer is not typically eligible for overtime pay. In the event of a significant state of emergency or other similar circumstance, overtime may be issued at the direction of the Chief of Police or his designee. Any necessary court appearance required of the S.R Law Enforcement Officer will occur during their normal working hours. No overtime or supplemental pay will be offered for mandatory court appearances. S.R Law Enforcement Officers will receive up to 40 hours annually of paid training. Training will typically occur over school holidays, teacher workdays or during summer break. The S.R Law Enforcement Officer will receive quarterly reviews for their first year of employment. Reviews thereafter will be issued on a bi-annual basis. The position of S.R Law Enforcement Officer is an "at-will" position. As such, your employment may be discontinued at any time. Up to 1488 hours plus 40 hours of training annually. The work schedule will run concurrent to the school in which the School Resource Law Enforcement Officer is assigned. This may include hours for activities that occur outside of the school's standard school schedule/hours. The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Apply via our online application Application review Request sent to candidate for required documents and Extended Application to be completed Review of Extended Application and documents Oral Board Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints Interview with Chief of Police Extensive Background Investigation ** Post-Offer Medical Examination and Drug Test Completion of 12 month probationary period ** If Florida LE Certificate was earned by means of comparative compliance, a psychological exam will be required. Officers with current, active Florida LE certification and 20+ years of verified experience will not be required to undergo a psychological exam. The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment-related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed. Family Friendly: Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs City employee enrollment preference at Coral Springs Charter School Employee Recognition: Annual performance feedback and merit increases Shining Star and Bright Spot monetary recognition awards Well Being: Paid Holiday Hours Behavioral Health Access Program Comprehensive Wellness Program Employee Health & Wellness Center (For employees 20+ hours/week $25/month) Free Gym Membership Free Yoga Classes Wellness Portal Wellness Education (Lunch & Learns) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free onsite health coaching Discounts through Tickets at Work Retirement: 457 Roth & Roth IRA plan (For employees 20+ hours/week) 01 Do you currently hold an active certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida? Yes No 02 Season School Resource Officers work approximately 1,440 hours per school year. The schedule of a Seasonal School Resource Officer mirrors that of the Broward County School Board school schedule. You will work when students are in school and will be off when they are off. Are you able to comply with this schedule? Yes No 03 Seasonal School Resource Officers will receive up to 40 hours annually of paid training. Training will typically occur over school holidays, teacher work days or on designated school half-days. Are you able to comply with this requirement? Yes No 04 Have you ever been the subject of an internal investigation, citizen's complaint, etc.? Yes No 05 If you answered YES to the question above, list from most recent to oldest, indicating month/year and reason for each occurrence. 06 I understand that the position of Seasonal School Resource Officer is an "at-will" position. As such, your employment can be terminated at any time. Yes No 07 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No 08 Have you used ANY drugs (including steroids) without a doctor's prescription or ANY illegal drugs within 24 months of the date of this application? Yes No 09 If you answered YES to the question above, list month/year, type of drug and number of times. 10 Do you have any tattoos on your neck, face or hands? Yes No 11 Any accidental or intentional omission of prior employment experience or information relating to termination, voluntary resignation or discipline associated with current or prior employment will be cause for automatic dismissal from the consideration process and if already hired, immediate termination. Have you reviewed your responses on this document to ensure they are honest and accurate? Yes No 12 You are applying for a position with a law enforcement agency. You will be fingerprinted in the course of the hiring process which will reveal your full criminal history, including items
The Coral Springs Police Department has a diverse workforce, with an authorized strength of 230 police officers and over 99 civilian members, who are dedicated to providing the highest level of professional service to our citizens, businesses, and the visitors we serve. We are nationally accredited, as an Accreditation with Excellence Agency in both Law Enforcement and Communications, through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) as well as a Meritorious Agency at the state level through the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA). This level of service has allowed Coral Springs to enjoy one of the lowest crime rates in Florida for cities with a population of over 100,000 residents. By incorporating a number of problem-solving initiatives throughout the community, such as the Burglary Enforcement And Reduction Unit, the Make a Call Make a Difference community crime campaign and having a School Resource Officer in every public school, our staff is committed to the City of Coral Springs' mission statement: to be the premier city in which to live, work, and raise a family. $7,000 retention bonus $3,000 payable in December and $4,000 payable in June* Under the direction of a Police Sergeant, the School Resource Law Enforcement Officer will be tasked with the general safety and security of their assigned school. The School Resource Law Enforcement Officer will be partnered with a full-time School Resource Officer from a neighboring school to assist in the execution of their duties. The School Resource Officer holds the same level of authority and responsibility imparted upon full-time Law Enforcement Officers. The School Resource Law Enforcement Officer's authority is not limited to the confines of their assigned school. As such, they are expected to take action when circumstances dictate or when called upon to do so by a Commanding Officer of the Department. To be considered for hire, the candidate must have previous full-time certified law enforcement experience. Should candidate selected for hire not currently hold Florida State Law Enforcement certification, certification must be successfully attained within first year of employment to remain employed. Candidate will be reimbursed for fees/costs associated with required comparative compliance course and state certification. Additional Requirements: Must have separated or retired from all prior law enforcement agencies in good standing. Must have successfully completed the modified or full agility course at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety within the preceding 6-months of their application date. Must have successfully completed the swim test at the Broward College Institute of Public Safety (does not expire). Salary: $38.88 per hour plus $7,000 retention bonus: $3,000 payable in December and $4,000 payable in June* and awarded for full school year. This position also receives 16 wellbeing hours which are non-accruing and not payable at separation. All equipment necessary in the execution of the S.R. Law Enforcement Officer's duties will be provided by the Department. A take-home vehicle will be provided for a nominal monthly fee to offset fuel cost. The vehicle is only to be used during the school-year, exclusively for traveling to and from work and for any other official business. There are NO BENEFITS assigned to the position of S.R. Law Enforcement Officer (i.e. health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, etc.). The position of S.R. Officer is not typically eligible for overtime pay. In the event of a significant state of emergency or other similar circumstance, overtime may be issued at the direction of the Chief of Police or his designee. Any necessary court appearance required of the S.R Law Enforcement Officer will occur during their normal working hours. No overtime or supplemental pay will be offered for mandatory court appearances. S.R Law Enforcement Officers will receive up to 40 hours annually of paid training. Training will typically occur over school holidays, teacher workdays or during summer break. The S.R Law Enforcement Officer will receive quarterly reviews for their first year of employment. Reviews thereafter will be issued on a bi-annual basis. The position of S.R Law Enforcement Officer is an "at-will" position. As such, your employment may be discontinued at any time. Up to 1488 hours plus 40 hours of training annually. The work schedule will run concurrent to the school in which the School Resource Law Enforcement Officer is assigned. This may include hours for activities that occur outside of the school's standard school schedule/hours. The following includes all steps required to process for the position. Continuing on with each step of the process is contingent upon successfully completing the previous step. Candidates can be dismissed at any point throughout the consideration process. Apply via our online application Application review Request sent to candidate for required documents and Extended Application to be completed Review of Extended Application and documents Oral Board Computerized Voice Stress Analysis Examination and Fingerprints Interview with Chief of Police Extensive Background Investigation ** Post-Offer Medical Examination and Drug Test Completion of 12 month probationary period ** If Florida LE Certificate was earned by means of comparative compliance, a psychological exam will be required. Officers with current, active Florida LE certification and 20+ years of verified experience will not be required to undergo a psychological exam. The Coral Springs Police Department is firmly committed to offering an equitable, drug-free work environment. We do not discriminate in any employment-related decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability or other similar factors that are not job-related. This commitment is practiced in all aspects of our personnel policies, programs, practices, recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention and other related activities. When requested, the Coral Springs Police Department will make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Unit at policeemployment@coralsprings.org if special assistance is needed. Family Friendly: Flexible hours and schedules to accommodate employee and City needs City employee enrollment preference at Coral Springs Charter School Employee Recognition: Annual performance feedback and merit increases Shining Star and Bright Spot monetary recognition awards Well Being: Paid Holiday Hours Behavioral Health Access Program Comprehensive Wellness Program Employee Health & Wellness Center (For employees 20+ hours/week $25/month) Free Gym Membership Free Yoga Classes Wellness Portal Wellness Education (Lunch & Learns) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free onsite health coaching Discounts through Tickets at Work Retirement: 457 Roth & Roth IRA plan (For employees 20+ hours/week) 01 Do you currently hold an active certification as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida? Yes No 02 Season School Resource Officers work approximately 1,440 hours per school year. The schedule of a Seasonal School Resource Officer mirrors that of the Broward County School Board school schedule. You will work when students are in school and will be off when they are off. Are you able to comply with this schedule? Yes No 03 Seasonal School Resource Officers will receive up to 40 hours annually of paid training. Training will typically occur over school holidays, teacher work days or on designated school half-days. Are you able to comply with this requirement? Yes No 04 Have you ever been the subject of an internal investigation, citizen's complaint, etc.? Yes No 05 If you answered YES to the question above, list from most recent to oldest, indicating month/year and reason for each occurrence. 06 I understand that the position of Seasonal School Resource Officer is an "at-will" position. As such, your employment can be terminated at any time. Yes No 07 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? Yes No 08 Have you used ANY drugs (including steroids) without a doctor's prescription or ANY illegal drugs within 24 months of the date of this application? Yes No 09 If you answered YES to the question above, list month/year, type of drug and number of times. 10 Do you have any tattoos on your neck, face or hands? Yes No 11 Any accidental or intentional omission of prior employment experience or information relating to termination, voluntary resignation or discipline associated with current or prior employment will be cause for automatic dismissal from the consideration process and if already hired, immediate termination. Have you reviewed your responses on this document to ensure they are honest and accurate? Yes No 12 You are applying for a position with a law enforcement agency. You will be fingerprinted in the course of the hiring process which will reveal your full criminal history, including items