Hiring Practices
General Hiring Practices
Sunrise follows a merit employment system, whereby each applicant is considered on the basis of his or her qualifications. Applications are screened by the Personnel Department for completeness and reviewed to determine if the applicant meets the positions minimum requirements listed on the job posting. If all requirements are met, a copy of the application is sent to the hiring department. It is up to the hiring department to contact applicants for interviews. Due to the large number of applicants, the City will only be able to notify applicants who are considered for further processing.
The hiring department reviews the applications to determine who may be the "best match" for the position, and then contacts only those candidates selected for an interview. After the interview process, the hiring department recommends the person they deem most qualified.
The applicant may then be given a conditional offer of employment, and may thereafter be required to have a physical examination and drug screening, both provided by the City. A conditional offer of employment is not binding until a candidate has passed a physical examination based on City standards for performance of duties. Any applicant who fails a required drug test will not be hired. Police officers and firefighters may be required to undergo additional screenings, including polygraph and psychological examinations.
After the successful completion of all required screenings/exams, the applicant will be contacted to establish a start date. A probationary period of at least nine months is required for all full-time, non-management employees. Police officers and firefighters must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period.
Original applications remain on file for approximately six months to a year. To be considered for future vacancies (other than Police Officer or Firefighter), you may contact the Personnel Department at (954) 838-4522 to verify your application is still on file, and obtain the forms required to apply for a new position.
EEO and ADA Compliance
As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Sunrise encourages diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation or disability.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the City is required to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. The requirement applies to the application process, any pre-employment testing, interviews and actual employment (but only if the City knows that an accommodation is needed). If you are disabled and require an accommodation, you may request it at any time by contacting the City of Sunrise Personnel Department at (954) 838-4522. Because some types of accommodations may require preparation, we suggest that you make any requests as early as possible.
Veterans' Preference
As provided in the Florida Statutes, preference in initial appointment will be given to applicants who are eligible for Veterans' Preference. Eligible applicants must complete the Veterans' Preference section of the application at the time it's submitted, and include a copy of their DD214 (separation papers) indicating character of service and any additional applicable documents to support the applicants level of preference eligibility.
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