Law Enforcement Officer - Certified ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus) (2026)

$10,000 Hiring Bonus Eligibility for EXPERIENCED Florida State Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates: You must currently be employed by a law enforcement agency within the State of Florida and have a minimum of ONE YEAR full-time sworn, law enforcement experience from a Florida law enforcement agency (not including time spent in the police academy). Payment - $5,000 will be paid upon hire and $5,000 will be paid upon successful completion of field training. *You must meet the criteria above and hired after January 1, 2025. Bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All monies are subject to repayment if employment ends for any reason within the first 2-years. Eligibility for OUT OF STATE Certified Law Enforcement Officer Candidates: Candidates may be eligible for a one-time payment of up to $5,000 if hired as a newly employed full-time Certified Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida on or after July 1, 2022 through The Department of Economic Opportunity. For payment information, please refer to The Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program regarding this bonus opportunity. In addition, The Coral Springs Police Department will match the State of Florida's hiring bonus. To qualify, you must currently be employed by a law enforcement agency and have a minimum of TWO YEARS full-time sworn law enforcement experience (not including time spent in the police academy). Payment - $2,500 will be paid upon hire and $2,500 with be paid upon successful completion of field training. *You must meet the criteria above and hired after January 1, 2025. Bonus is subject to applicable payroll taxes. All monies are subject to repayment if employment ends for any reason within the first 2-years. Department Overview: 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. For more information on our City and Police Department, please visit the following sites: Coral Springs Police Department Employment Information: https://www.joincspd.com Coral Springs Police Department website : https://www.coralsprings.org/Government/Departments/Police Coral Springs Police Department Facebook Page: facebook.com/coralspringspolice Coral Springs Police Department Instagram: instagram.com/coralspringspd This position is offered to candidates who are either experienced, certified Law Enforcement Officers or have attended the Police Academy in the State of Florida and obtained their Florida Law Enforcement Certification. Under direction of a Police Sergeant, performs general duty police work involving crime detection, prevention and investigation. Employee functions at journey staff level to perform law enforcement duties and is responsible for protecting the lives and property of citizens. Specific assignments are received from a Police Sergeant or superior officer, however, employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations. Enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; issues and explains citations for violations. Protects the lives and property of citizens; administers first aid to injured or afflicted persons; provides assistance to stranded motorists. Searches for and investigates wanted and missing persons, and stolen property; investigates suspected illegal activity; prepares depositions; testifies and presents evidence in court. Searches for and apprehends offenders; escorts suspects, criminals and prisoners to county jail, court hearings, etc. Investigates crimes scene and accidents; administers breathalyzer tests; administers CVSA tests; searches for and preserv