Police ; Position

Position: Police Recruit (Sponsored Position)
Salary: $21.50 Hourly
Location : Clermont, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 01263
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 01/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

General Description
Selected applicants will receive a full sponsorship for all costs associated with attending a Basic Law Enforcement Academy to include tuition, books, and fees not covered by the GI Bill (if applicable); plus employment as a CPD Recruit, 40 hours per week, while enrolled in the Academy. Upon acquisition of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) law enforcement officer certification, the selected applicant will be appointed to Police Officer and will receive pay and benefits commensurate with that classification.

This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply.


* Please be sure to complete the CJSTC Form 58 and attach before submitting this application.*
Per Florida Statute 295.065, certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Primary Duties

• Participates and completes the Florida Law Enforcement Certification.
• Participate and completes Minimum Standards Course set forth by the Florida Police Standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 19 years old by Academy graduation.
• A United States citizen.
• Medically cleared by candidate's physician to participate in the Clermont Police Department's physical abilities test.
• Successful completion of the Clermont Police Department's physical abilities test.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statement.
• Not have a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Must be able to take and pass a physical exam, physical abilities test and drug screen.
• Must successfully complete the CPD hiring / background process, including a polygraph examination and psychological examination.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver's License.

Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions

Physical Demands

• Walking, standing, running, climbing, jumping, bending, crawling, kneeling, stooping.
• Light to moderate lifting (up to 45 pounds).
• Meets and maintains all physical requirements needed to complete the Florida Law Enforcement Certification.
• Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without correction).
• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to smell.
• Moderate driving of City vehicle.
• Endure sustained acts of physical exhaustion and endure periods of duty under unfavorable and life threatening situations.
• Maintain a high level of physical fitness, strength and agility, which meets the physical requirements of the Florida Law Enforcement Certification.

Work Environment

Works part of the time inside in an environmentally controlled space. The other part of the time will also work outside in adverse weather conditions (e.g. heat, cold, wet or humid conditions, bright/dim lights, dust or pollen, odor, slippery or uneven surfaces, heights, and traffic). In or with moving objects or vehicles. In hazardous and stressful conditions. Some tasks are performed in highly critical and hazardous conditions where fire and/or other life threatening situations occur.

The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary.

Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description.
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