Police Officer - Non-Certified (Cadet)
Salary
$56,752.14 Annually
Location
North Port, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
202600098
Department
Police Department
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
General Description
Police Cadet Scholarship recipients will attend the Basic Recruit class at one of the FDLE Criminal Justice Training Centers to receive training for State of Florida certification as a law enforcement officer. Training classes are typically held Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and lasts approximately 6 months. Those selected will be hired as a City of North Port employee in a Police Cadet position and will receive pay and benefits during the training period. A Police Cadet would also be those who need to attend the FDLE Criminal Justice Training Centers for the Corrections to Law Enforcement Cross-over Academy and those qualified to attend the FDLE Equivalency of Training Course.
Police Cadets who successfully complete all training required by the State of Florida to obtain certification as a law enforcement officer and pass the State examination will be reclassified as Police Officer. At the time the Police Cadet is sworn-in as a Police Officer, all benefits of the current labor contract will be afforded.
Essential Job Functions
Attends and successfully completes the full-time Basic Recruit Training Program at a Florida Criminal Justice Training Center. Passes the State of Florida's Law Enforcement Certification Exam within sixty days of graduation from the training program.
May be assigned to specific units within the department in a support role requiring the performance of specialized duties while on breaks from school or in an emergency situation. Performs related work as required.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as assigned, including City-directed work assignments in the event of a declared emergency.)
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of police work, the criminal justice process, laws and ordinances.
Education, Experience, Licenses and Certifications
Education and Experience:
Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and a citizen of the United States.
Be of good moral character with no felony arrest(s) or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, domestic violence and perjury of false statements.
Candidate is required to pass all background checks along with successful passing of drug test, polygraph test and psychological evaluation.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Florida drivers license by date of hire.
All benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days.
Aetna - Health Insurance
The City offers eligible employees the choice of 2 Open Access In Network plans and 1 Open Access PPO Plan. Premiums and co-pays are dependent upon your plan choice.
Cigna Dental- Dental Insurance
The Citys dental plan is a PPO plan providing eligible employees with in network or out of network options. You are entitled to two (2) preventive care treatments per calendar year (6 months apart). There is a $1,500 lifetime maximum for Orthodontia (children up to age 19). Premiums will depend on which tier you choose.
EyeMed Vision Care - Vision Insurance
The Citys vision plan allows eligible employees to stay in network or go out of network. Your co-pays will vary depending on the network you use. You are entitled to an exam, frames and lenses once every 12 months.
Cigna Life - Life, Voluntary Life, Dependent Life Insurance
The City offers eligible employees a basic term life insurance benefit equal to their annual salary up to a $75,000 maximum at no charge. You can purchase additional voluntary life insurance for yourself and your dependents.
Cigna - Short Term Disability
The City provides short term disability coverage to all eligible employees at no cost to the employee. This coverage is used in the event of an accident or illness outside of work. The plan pays 66.67% of your weekly salary up to a maximum of $1,000. Benefits begin on the 31st day of your disability. The City offers a buy-up to the Short Term Disability Benefit with a 7 day wait period.
E-Flex - Flexible Spending Account
A flexible spending account helps you pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, eye care, daycare and other expenses, with tax deferred money deducted from your paycheck each payroll. The maximum annual election is $2,500.00. Over-the-counter medications must be accompanied by a doctors prescription although other medical supplies will still be eligible for reimbursement. This is a voluntary benefit.
Trustmark- Supplemental Polices
Trustmark Insurance Company offers voluntary supplemental Critical Illness/Cancer, Accident and Universal Life policies which are paid for by the employee.
LifeLock Benefit Solutions
Protect your personal information and defend against attacks with 24/7, proactive identity theft protection from LifeLock. This is an employee paid voluntary program.
ICMA-RC - Deferred Compensation Plans
The City offers eligible employees the opportunity to enroll in a deferred retirement plan. The money that is deducted from your paycheck each payroll is put into this account and is tax deferred at the end of the year. One-on-one meetings with each company are held quarterly so employees can speak with the representative confidentially on preparing for their retirement. This is a voluntary program.
Florida Retirement System - FRS
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Florida Retirement System with an 8 year vesting period. Employees contribute 3% of their gross earnings per payroll which is subject to change with the IRS.
Cigna - Employee Assistance Program
The City offers this program to all employees. This is a confidential counseling program for employees and their families. The City pays for 3 visits and if you choose to continue, you would use the specialist co-pay on your insurance plan. Counseling can include stress, alcoholism, family problems, marriage difficulties, financial trouble, depression, work/life and more.
VPI - Veterinary Pet Insurance
The City offers Pet Insurance as a voluntary benefit. This benefit is not payroll deducted.
Florida Prepaid College Board
Employees are eligible to enroll in college savings programs as well as 529 plans.
Educational Assistance Program
Employees are eligible for job-related or degree required educational assistance reimbursement up to $2,500 per fiscal year (subject to the availability of funds).
Paid Holidays
The City observes 13 paid holidays per year.
Sick Leave and Annual Leave
Full time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month starting on the first day of employment. Accruals and usage will appear on your pay stub each payroll. Full time employees accrue annual leave (vacation) bi-weekly, based on years of service.
Sick Leave Incentive
Employees receive an incentive of up to four (4) days per calendar year for every 250 hours remaining in their sick leave bank. Sick leave incentive days cannot be carried over to the next year.
Personal Leave
Employees are eligible for a maximum of two (2) personal leave days per calendar year when they have accrued 96 or sick more hours. This leave is approved by the department director through the department leave approval process.
Bereavement Leave
Employees are entitled to five (5) days of bereavement leave in the event of the death of an immediate family member. Employees should check the personnel policy or union contracts, whichever is applicable, for the definition of an "immediate family member".
Employer City of North Port
Address 4970 City Hall Blvd
North Port, Florida, 34286
Phone (941) 429-7200
Website http://www.northportfl.gov