A Message from the Chief ... A police officer's fundamental duty is to protect and serve the community. Sunrise Police Officers perform their duties with respect, integrity, courage and justice, and have maintained this proud tradition since 1961. We strive to continue this legacy of excellence in our hiring efforts and select only those individuals with the highest standards and qualifications.
The Sunrise Police Department offers exceptional training, numerous opportunities for professional development, and an excellent salary and benefits package. You must meet certain requirements and complete testing for job employment. As a Sunrise Police Officer, you protect the community, while securing your future.
I am proud to serve as the Chief of Police for the City of Sunrise, and honored to work with such a strong, diverse group of men and women. I believe that the Sunrise Police Department is the best and most professional organization in the country. If you want a challenging and rewarding career, I invite you to apply for a Sunrise Police Officer position.
John E. Brooks Chief of Police
Make a Difference: Become a Sunrise Police Officer and Make a Difference!
Sunrise! Second to None... The City of Sunrise reflects character and offers a high quality of life. The cultural diversity in the South Florida area ensures an abundance of leisure options including professional and recreational sports, and many performing visual arts. The City of Sunrise is the home of the National Hockey League's Florida Panthers, and other professional sports franchises are in the local area as well. The City of Sunrise and the South Florida area has something for everyone.
Take Pride... A career in law enforcement is like no other job. You can see the results of your efforts. You are part of the community, solving problems, meeting people, changing the world we live in for the better.
If you possess integrity, strong communication skills, a firm reassuring manner, and sound judgment under pressure, you can make a difference as a Police Officer. Most of all, you must be committed to public service, professionalism, and a peaceful community. By helping to make the City of Sunrise a better place to live, you'll earn the respect of the citizens you serve.
Participate In... Upon completion of your field training program, probationary period, and the length of time required in patrol you can apply for one of these or other specialized positions in the Department:
Criminal Investigations
Street Crimes Unit
Vice, Intelligence, and Narcotics
K-9
Traffic Enforcement
Community Relations
Honor Guard
Training Unit
SWAT
Recruiting
Crisis Negotiation Unit
Mobile Field Force
Bicycle Patrol Unit
School Resource Officer
A Sunrise Police Career Your career as a Sunrise Police Officer begins with extensive training at the Criminal Justice Institute located on the campus of Broward College. During the 22-week Police Academy, you will learn subjects ranging from criminal law, report writing, principles of investigations, defensive tactics, police vehicle operations and firearms training.
Following successful completion of the Police Academy you will put what you have learned to the test during a 14 week In-Service Training period. You will apply what you have learned in the academy alongside a Field Training Officer who will provide on-the-job training, guidance, and evaluations.
As your career develops, promotional opportunities to the rank of Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and beyond become available. In addition, you may qualify to perform in specialized areas such as tactical operations, training, criminal investigations, or community policing.
Minimum Qualifications Citizenship. Applicants Must be U.S. citizens.
Age & Education Be at least 19 years of age. Be a high school graduate or its equivalent (G.E.D. under Florida Educational Standards).
Criminal History
Must not admit to, been convicted of, or placed on deferred adjudication for any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence.
No Family Violence.
Be of good moral character as determined by the Department and by the State of Florida regulatory guidelines.
Military Must have been honorably discharged from the military and DD214 must accompany your application.
Other Requirements
Must be fingerprinted by the Sunrise Police Department.
Must meet our very restrictive drug testing standard.
Possess good reading comprehension, writing and communication skills.
Ability to pass an extensive pre-employment screening and background investigation.
The Hiring Process Pre-Application Testing: CJBAT (test score above 79%) SWIM Test PHYSICAL AGILITY Test
Testing provided by the Police academy at the Institute of Public Safety located Broward College.
Results of all Pre-Application testing must be included with your application packet.
Documents required with Application:
Valid State of Florida Drivers License (with good diving record)
Social Security Card
Official College Transcripts (if applicable)
Birth Certificate (original or certified copy)
High School Transcript (certified or official) or G.E.D.
DD214 - member 4 page, if applicable (copy)
City of Sunrise Employment Application
Official case disposition documentation on any criminal cases
Letters of recommendation / commendation (if available)
Proof of U.S. Citizenship (if not native born)
Any of Supportive documents / letters for entries made in the questionnaire that were not addressed in the list (as appropriate)
**Applicants MUST have all applicable documents prior to further review. **
Post-Application Testing:
Oral Board Examination
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Examination
Medical Examination (Including Drug Screening)
Comprehensive Background Investigation
Information pertaining to open positions within the Police Department can be obtained on line at this website or by calling the job line at 954-746-3320.
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