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ABOUT OUR CITY

The City of Sunrise is more than a workplace — it’s a community built on our Three Pillars: Customer Service, Collaboration, and Transparency. We’re committed to creating an environment where innovation thrives, teamwork is celebrated, and every employee has the opportunity to grow and make a lasting impact.

As a full-service municipality and one of South Florida’s premier cities, Sunrise offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a strong culture of recognition. Whether you’re helping residents, shaping policy, or improving city operations, you’ll be part of a team that’s passionate about service excellence and community pride.

We take pride in being home to the back-to-back NHL Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers, a vibrant arts and entertainment district, and a diverse community that truly embodies what it means to Live, Work, and Play in Sunrise.

Effective January 2026, the City is has launched an Alternative Work Schedule designed to further support employee work-life balance — providing eligible staff with two three-day weekends per month through an every-other-Friday-off model. This initiative reflects our continued focus on flexibility and employee well-being.

NATURE OF WORK

This is generalized law enforcement and public safety work in the prevention of crime, protection of life and property, and apprehension of criminal offenders.

An employee in this class of work is responsible for performing tasks of more than average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the employee is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities. Incumbents are involved in either patrolling an assigned area in a radio-equipped vehicle, or performing administrative, communications, public information and/or complaint duties. Under general supervision of a sergeant or other police supervision, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment as well as tact, courtesy and self-control in performance of duties. The employee is also expected to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Some positions in this class may include receiving in-service training in preparation for promotion or special assignment. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained.

Police Recruits

NON-CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER SALARY:

Base pay: $34.39 hourly/$71,540.31 annually (Recruits are paid two steps below the starting salary of a Police Officer while attending City-sponsored Police Academy)

Upon Completion of the Police Academy:

Base pay: $36.20 hourly/$75,305.51 annually x supplemental pay (includes 2.5% First Responder and 2.5% Accreditation Pay) = $38.01 hourly/$79,070.79 annually

Examples of Duties

Essential Job Functions

When assigned to uniform zones: initiates preliminary investigation of incidents requiring police action; preserves the crime scene; renders first aid; interviews subjects and witnesses; searches for and arrests offenders; records all relevant facts; appears in court; patrols every area of assigned zone as often as possible, giving particular attention to crime hazard areas; applies knowledge of state statutes, departmental policies, rules and regulations and standard operating procedures to situations which occur; promptly takes appropriate action against all persons who are seen violating the law; assists persons who are lost, senile or mentally deficient and makes proper dispositions; takes lost, stolen or abandoned property into custody and makes disposition of same; enforces traffic laws and conducts accident investigations; patrols assigned area to eliminate the opportunity for crime to occur; responds to and attempts to settle domestic disturbances or refers individuals involved to appropriate social agency; advises citizens on protection of self and property; maintains an awareness of active felons in assigned area, their whereabouts and methods of operation.
When assigned as School Resource Officer in the schools: investigates criminal complaints reported/occurring in assigned schools; conducts accident and criminal investigation on the scene; inspects establishments suspected of contributing to school crime for the purpose of detecting conditions of prostitution, vice or gambling; interviews necessary persons to elicit information regarding crimes involving students; prepares court cases and appears in court as a prosecution witness; develops a friendly relationship with students and parents; counsels students and parents on school related and personal problems; refers students and parents to an appropriate social agency for help if necessary; assists in locating missing or wanted students; assists in the recovery of stolen school property; performs routine patrol or other duties when necessary; maintains necessary records; prepares reports; make crime prevention presentations.
When assigned to the selective enforcement unit; participates in crowd and traffic control of major events; assists vice control section in investigation and enforcement; assists Vice Control in investigation and enforcement activities; utilizes informants in latent investigations; participates in stakeouts and surveillance of burglary and robbery targets in high crime areas; works in conjunction with federal, state, and other local agencies to coordinate joint police activities; protects political candidates and other dignitaries.
The Police Officer also performs various clerical and administrative tasks and provides numerous human services, general information, and assistance to the public. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED equivalency diploma.
PROOF OF HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

Experience

Must be a United States Citizen
Must be 19 years old
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- If out of state, must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire

Required Documents

The following documents MUST be attached as (1) complete .pdf file (MAX FILE SIZE - 10MB) and submitted with your application (NOTE: If the file size of your Background Questionnaire and supporting documents is larger than 10MB, please separate into parts (i.e. Background Questionnaire – Part 1, Background Questionnaire – Part 2, etc.) with each part being less than 10MB to be able to upload your documents):

Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire. This booklet can be downloaded by clicking the link. Please note it must be typed AND notarized.
Proof of Citizenship – List of Acceptable Documents:
- U.S. Birth Certificate or
- Certificate of Naturalization or
- Current U.S. Passport
Social Security Card
Driver’s License
High School Diploma or GED Certificate required
- Transcripts preferred

College Diploma (If applicable)
Transcripts Preferred

CJBAT Test results
Must have passed the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). Scores are valid for 4 years. The following applicants are exempt from the CJBAT requirements:
- Veterans with an “Honorable” Military discharge (DD214)
- Applicants with an Associates Degree or higher
Physical Agility Test results
Must pass swimming (SWIM) and Physical Abilities Test (PAT)
- Tests must be taken at Broward College Institute of Public Safety
- PAT results are valid for six (6) months
- SWIM results are valid for life
Military DD214 (if applicable)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment

Duties are performed in multiple locations including police precincts, City offices and outdoors – may be required to conduct patrol duties by foot, bicycle or patrol car. Work shifts hours vary and may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. High degree of exposure to potentially hazardous conditions including inclement weather and severe temperatures. Officers may be subject to dangerous and stressful situations on a daily basis.

Physical

Ability to sit in a patrol car for prolonged periods of time.
Ability to physically manipulate cadavers as required to process evidence.
Occasional lifting of over 70 lbs. may be required.
Prolonged carrying of articles weighing between 10 to 25 lbs.
Sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time.
Occasional squatting, climbing, kneeling, and running.
Ability to operate city issued vehicles.

Physical Fitness Testing

Applicants must pass a physical agility test that may include extensive exercise and progressive resistance training, flexibility exercises, muscular strength, endurance and a cardiovascular program.
Applicants must be able to swim and demonstrate proficiency in a swim test.

Sensory

Corrected visual acuity of 20/30 in both eyes; no marked red-green deficiency of color vision and no dimming of red objects; normal depth perception; no significant interference with night vision; no significant loss of peripheral vision; strabismus which is accompanied by double vision and not correctable. This will also include no hearing loss of greater than 46 decibels in the 3,000 cps range.
The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through personal contact, the use of the telephone and/or other City-issued technology devices.

Supplemental Information

Benefits Package Summary

POLICE OFFICERS & SERGEANTS

HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/23

City-Paid Medical Benefits

Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employees hired on or after 9/30/15 receive a monthly stipend of $500 per month until age sixty-five (65), and $350 per month thereafter; applicable toward retiree health coverage.
Life Insurance: $25,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $25,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement

Employee Contribution = 8.5%
Vesting = 10 Years
Average Final Compensation (AFC) = highest five (5) years of the last ten (10) years of creditable service
Maximum Benefit = 70% of AFC
Normal Retirement = Age 55 and ten (10) years of creditable service, or 25 twenty-five years of creditable service, regardless of age
Early Retirement = Age 50 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age
13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%.
Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum
DROP Interest Rate = Based on Actual Plan Return up to 4% max if plan is fully funded

Longevity

Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*

10 Years 5.0%

15 Years 2.5%

20 Years 2.5%

Longevity Benefit calculated on employee’s base rate of pay

Holidays

In lieu of paid day off, employees receive payout of up to six (6) non-designated Holiday Days/48 hours the first six (6) months and up to seven (7) non-designated Holiday Days/56 hours the second six (6) months per year (13 Days/104 hours annually). Employees may bank all or a portion of their hours to Annual Leave Accrual Bank.

Annual Leave

Annual leave may be taken as earned. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 290 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours Accrued Annually

Up to and including first 60 months 96 hours

Greater than 60 months through 120 months 136 hours

Greater than 120 months through 180 months 176 hours

Greater than 180 months 216 hours

Annual Leave Cash Out

Employee can opt to receive a one-time per year cash payment for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays

Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize one (1) floating holiday per fiscal year. Floating holiday shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Sick Leave

Each employee earns (96) hours of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and unlimited accrual. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee’s current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Day Bonus Plan (Perfect Attendance)

For every three (3) month period (October 1 – December 31; January 1 – March 31; April 1 – June 30; or July 1 - September 30) in which, no sick is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited for each three (3) month period (Up to 40 hours annually.)

Bereavement

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:

In State = Up to 3 Days
Out of State = Up to 4 Days - Employees on an eight (8) hour schedule may use up to five (5) consecutive work days.

Take Home Vehicle

Assigned City-issued take home vehicle; no personal use

Tuition Reimbursement

After one (1) year of full-time employment

100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
50% reimbursement for a grade of C
Reimbursement covers tuition, books and laboratory fees

Credit Union

We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union – 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL. 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid By The Employee)

Single or Family Medical Insurance Coverage
Single or Family Dental Insurance Coverage
Single or Family Vision Insurance Coverage
Accident Advantage
Life Insurance Coverage – Additional Voluntary
AD&D – Additional Voluntary
Short Term Disability
Critical Care Protection
Cancer Protection Assurance
MissionSquare Retirement Compensation Programs o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

Supplemental Incentives

Qualifying Incentive Pays – Shift Differential Pay, Education Pay, Certification Pay, First Responder Pay, Accreditation Pay, Safe Driving Award, Assignment Pay
$300 Annual Uniform Allowance, and $200 Quarterly for Plain Clothes Officers.

01

Are you a United States Citizen?

02

Are you 19 years old or older?

03

Have you passed the CJBAT (valid for 4 years)?

Yes
No
DD214 or AA Degree or Higher

04

Have you graduated from an accredited high school or received a GED equivalency diploma?

05

Are you aware that if your diploma/degree is out of country that you must have it translated, evaluated and notarized?

Yes
No
Not Applicable

06

Have you passed the Physical Agility Test (PAT) and is it still active (valid for 6 months)?

07

Have you passed the Swim Test?

08

Are you aware that the SWIM and PAT Tests MUST BE TAKEN at Broward College Institute of Public Safety?

09

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

10

Do you possess an acceptable driving record?

11

Have you been convicted of any felony OR of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude?

12

Are you aware that you must scan and upload the Sunrise Police Department Background Questionnaire AND required documents to this online application prior to submitting it? (If not, please review the job posting for instructions on how to do this). Your application will not be referred to the Police Department for review without a completed Police Department Background Questionnaire attached.

Yes
No
Required Question

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