Miami Police Department looking to hire nearly 100 officers with various working backgrounds

MIAMI – The Miami Police Department announced Wednesday that they are looking to hire nearly 100 police officers.

It’s the largest number of openings at the agency in more than half of a decade.

Local 10 News spoke with Miami police officer and academy instructor Luis Gonzalez, who said the department wants to ensure that their new recruits are ready for real-world scenarios.

“People don’t know how long three seconds is until you ‘ride the lighting’ as they call it,” when talking about the effects of a Taser.

Abigayle Marrero, a Miami police officer trainee, told Local 10 News that she has always enjoyed serving the community, which is why she chose to be an officer.

Miami police are now seeking to hire even more trainees like Marrero, who are guided by a desire to give back.

“We are looking to hire between 90 and 100 officers within the next year. It is the largest number of officers we have hired since 2017,” said Miami Police Assistant Chief Armando Aguilar. “More cops equal less crime and especially if those police officers are assigned in a smart manner.”

The department says they are looking for people to work with their homeless empowerment assistance team and crisis intervention team.

“You are dealing with individuals who may be in that point in time going through horrific time in their life, possibly a mental break,” said Aguilar.

Aguillar said the department is not only looking for people with police-related experience but are also looking to hire others who are service oriented, and service minded.

“The most fulfilling feeling that i have is when able to assist individual experience in homelessness and give them back on their feet,” said Officer McClean of the MPD.

“If you are somebody who has always dreams of being a Miami police officer, we want you to apply, but also, if you are somebody who has worked as a teacher, if you have done social work or if you have worked in non-profit organizations and you are looking for a career change, we want to hear from you.”

The application window for the department opens on Dec. 4. Click here for more information.

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