Ft. Lauderdale PD

[billy8878]

Hey guys maybe you can help me out. I posted a question in the job forums but recieved no response. I am an LEO in MI with 5 yrs expierence. I was wondering if any of you have heard or have been through the Ft. Lauderdale hiring process. Is it tough to get in? Is there any internal problems? Is it a good place to work? How is the cost of living compared to the pay? Any other info you can give would be great. Thanks.

[APDSgt]

Ft Lauderdale has a good reputation. Their pay is about the same as other local agencies. Around $40k to start, more with experience. There are other agencies close by that are hiring. Housing has gotten REALLY expensive lately. It will not be uncommon for a house to run upwards of $400k.

There were talks of layoffs and budget problems, I don't know if this ever happened or not. Their hiring process takes several months, for people out of twon they try to schedule 3 - 4 days for you to take all of their tests.

There are many agencies down here really hiring. Miami-Dade County and Broward County are two local counties that are constantly hiring.

[billy8878]

I am sure it will be beneficial but is Spanish a must? I heard I wouldnt have a chance of getting hired because I dont know Spanish. How true is that?

[APDSgt]

Spanish would be a plus... but I can only ask someones name, date of birth and some basic questions in spanish and even then very poorly. There is always back-up that can help out with translation. So no, spanish is not a requirement by any stretch.

There is a department in Miami-dade (The City of Hialeah) that it would almost be a necissity to speak spanish, not because of hiring requirements, but because of the local population - like if you walk into a McDonald's and try to order in English they don't understand you - it's almost entirely hispanic.

Alot of departments would be interested to get an experienced officer with a few years of experience under their belt, rather than taking a chance on an unknown "rookie" with no experience.

[MDPD PCAS]

Spanish would be a plus...
Alot of departments would be interested to get an experienced officer with a few years of experience under their belt, rather than taking a chance on an unknown "rookie" with no experience.

very true statement

[DGNR8]

I applied to FLPD a number of years ago...Over 2500 took the test. I ended up 21st on the list...
Of course they took all city residents first, then county, then Florida, then those with higher education. Education is great, but now they had a bunch of 3rd grade teachers playing police...
I was living in Pa. at the time..I am now on West coast SO.....
Great move..Good pay, and weather is OFS !!!!!
Cost of Housing is same as Broward....$400K median range for a 3/2
Central Florida pay less, but homes are cheaper..

Good Luck...

[navycop04]

if anybody out there know if fort lauderdale still hiring out-of state LEO or just plain hiring ???

[ftlaudcop]

friend of mine got hired in august 2005,
with retirements and stuff i'd imagine they are hiring
however competition is tough....!!!





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[MDPD PCAS]

Job Title: Police Officer
Requisition: 9320019 Job Code: 004201
Department: Miami-Dade Police Department
Closing Date: Friday, September 29, 2006 Work Location: Various
Trainee Salary: $33,243 (Trainee Positions Only)
Salary Entry: $34,829 Salary Maximum: $60,612
Salary Basis: Annually Salary Options:

Position Type: Full-Time Position Status: Trainee
Who Can Apply: Open To The Public
How to Apply: Employment Applications
Job Information:
For Certified Police Officers: Employed in a full-time sworn classification by (or separated within preceding 24 months from) another police agency, possession of a Basic Recruit Certificate of Compliance from the State of Florida or its equivalent, completed probation with a Florida law enforcement agency, and one year of police experience. For Non-Certified Police Officers: High school diploma or GED. Minimum age of 19. The following requirements for Certified and Non-Certified Police Officers must be presented at the time of application: Social Security Card, Acceptable Photo Identification (such as a Driver license), Proof of all Formal Education (including official college transcripts), a Driver license, Proof of U.S. Citizenship, Proof of Veterans Preference (if applicable) and Basic Recruit Certificate of Compliance from the State of Florida or its equivalent (for Certified Police Officers Only).Applicants must meet minimum County medical standards. Must possess visual acuity not exceeding 20/100 uncorrected, corrected to 20/30 or better. Contact lenses are permitted. Applicants must be able to distinguish between the colors red, green, and yellow. Weight must be in proportion to height. Applicants successfully completing a background investigation will be administered a psychological evaluation to determine suitability and compatibility to perform the basic job functions.



Applicants requesting Veterans' Preference must submit Veterans' Preference documents and complete a Veteran's Preference Claim Form at the time of application. As a condition of employment, applicants qualifying for positions requiring a Commercial Driver License (CDL) will be required to sign a Release of Controlled Substances and Alcohol Test Information Form. Photo identification is required at the time of application. Employment applications accepted at: Miami-Dade Police Department, Personnel Management Bureau, 9105 N.W. 25 Street, Miami, Florida from Monday, May 22, 2000 until further notice, 8:30 a.m to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Applicants who previously applied for the Police Officer classification and who are currently active on the eligible list may not sign up for this recruitment until your name has been removed from the list.

This announcement supersedes the previous announcements under this requisition number and those who previously applied need not reapply. Applicants who may have qualified on the civil service examination will be required to take the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJ-BAT) prior to entering the Police Academy. Those applicants that are currently Florida State Certified Police Officers and meet the lateral requirements of the Miami-Dade Police Department are not required to take the CJ-BAT.This is general law enforcement and public safety work in the protection of life and property and execution of orders issued through the authority of the Director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, with positions in various locations. Residency Requirement: As sworn personnel in the Miami-Dade Police Department, Police Officers are not required to establish and maintain residency in Miami-Dade County. Applicants may visit MDPD website (www.mdpd.com) or call (305) 471-1945 for inquiries.

[FHPjock]

Do they have a swim test?

How long is their hiring process?

[MDPD PCAS]

Do they have a swim test??

at MDPD yes

How long is their hiring process?

Not sure but you can visit MDPD website (www.mdpd.com)
or call (305) 471-1945 for inquiries.

[ftlaudcop]

miami-dade county

you have to live in that county.............. :mad:

the hiring process is way to long...... :confused: :rolleyes:

american police in a 3rd world banana republic.... :eek:





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[MDPD PCAS]

miami-dade county
you have to live in that county.............. :mad:

As sworn personnel in the Miami-Dade Police Department, Police Officers are not required to establish and maintain residency in Miami-Dade County

the hiring process is way to long ...... :confused: :rolleyes:

you have a point but isnt every big department like that :confused:

[LAWENFORCER]

MDPD, do you work 8 hour shifts or 10 hour shifts? Also, what about take home cars?

[MDPD PCAS]

MDPD, do you work 8 hour shifts or 10 hour shifts??
Depends on what district you'r working

Also, what about take home cars?
not sure but I believe after you finish probation

[navycop04]

Depends on what district you'r working


not sure but I believe after you finish probation

SO every district works a diff shift ??? I'll have to say thats a first :) ......On a other note MDPD is a reallly good department. I always hear or see them on the news putting away a dirt bags. and keeping the mean street of miami safe

[jfern022]

All the regular Uniform Patrol districts operate on a 8 hour day. The individual FTO squads, one per watch, operate on a 4-10 schedule. The talk of 4-10's going throughout uniform patrol is still under discussion apparently. And you are scheduled to recieve a take-home after probation is completed, but not automatically assigned (i.e. vehicle shortages, etc). And I did not know the dept. required a swim-test just as part of the physical exam. I thought only BSO did that.

[Fl academyrecrt]

[QUOTE=MDPD PCAS]Job Title: Police Officer
Requisition: 9320019 Job Code: 004201
Department: Miami-Dade Police Department
Closing Date: Friday, September 29, 2006 Work Location: Various
Trainee Salary: $33,243 (Trainee Positions Only)
Salary Entry: $34,829 Salary Maximum: $60,612
Salary Basis: Annually Salary Options:

I dont mean this in a negative way but can you live in Miami on 34,000 a year. I hear miami housing is off the charts.

How long does i take to reach the max salary?

[DerekFiveO]

Would having a 4 Year Degree improve chances of being hired by Miami Dade Police and would it also mean higher starting pay?

[ftlaudcop]

yr 4 yr degree is worth 80 dollars a month, and that is a state salary incentive, the police dept's and sheriff's dept only care if you have
a h.s. diploma and yr 19 or 21.

[DerekFiveO]

Does anyone know how long the hiring process at both Miami Dade and Ft. Lauderdale? Chicago is over a year sometimes 2.

[ftlaudcop]

well with ft lauderdale....schedule you for testing....back ground./.etc, long civil service list....could be close to a year.

also don't forget your competing with local police officers
who are jumping ship who are are already certified.
so they may sponsor and send to the academy 10 for a year.