Miami-Dade Police Department now hiring police officers

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MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – The Miami-Dade Police Department announced in a news release Thursday they are looking to hire more police officers.

A MDPD spokesperson said they are offering a wide variety of specialized entities such as K-9, motorcycle unit, investigations, bomb squad, crime scene, aviation, marine patrol, divers and special response team members.

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According to the news release, new hires will receive “great medical and retirement benefits.”

According to the MDPD, applicants must meet the following requirements when applying for a position:

  • Be at least 20 years old to apply and 21 years old at the time of hire.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.  An evaluation of a foreign school diploma may be required.
  • Have one or more of the following:
    • An associate degree or at least 60 college credits.
    • Two years of active or reserve military duty.
    • Three years of consistent, post-high school experience.
    • One year of full-time sworn law enforcement experience.
  • Cannot be convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
  • Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Must meet all of the requirements during the background investigation, to include drug testing.
  • The applicant must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician.
  • Must conduct a Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT).
  • Complete a physical ability Job-Related Task Assessment (JTA).

Applications may be submitted until Sept.18, 2023. To apply, please visit: www.Miami-Dade.gov/Jobs.


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