Longboatkey
The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides hiring preference to eligible veterans and their family members. It maintains a strong drug-free workplace and alcohol abuse policy.
Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.
The Town is accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer. Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment physical, drug test, polygraph, thorough background check, and psychological evaluation.
Position Details
Title:
Experienced Full-Time Police Officer
Date Posted:
October 1, 2024
Annual Compensation:
$76,892.20 (includes shift differential and holiday pay)
Additional Laundry Allowance:
$780 annually
Employee Health Insurance:
Paid in full; dependent premiums vary, with 83% to 89% employer-paid based on plan
State Education/Training Incentive:
Up to $1,560 annually
Take Home Vehicle Program
Relocation Bonus:
$5,000 for out-of-state officers relocating to Florida
Training Reimbursement:
$1,000 for equivalency of training certification class
Job Responsibilities Performs general duty police work enforcing laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes, and maintaining law and order.
Expectations for All Employees
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Be service-minded, value teamwork, and demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
Show mutual respect and bring a positive attitude.
Embrace continuous improvement.
Additional Duties Patrols assigned areas, enforces laws, investigates crimes, serves subpoenas and warrants, escorts prisoners, directs traffic, and responds to emergencies. Employees may be required to perform duties not explicitly listed.
Qualifications and Skills
Basic knowledge of police principles and practices, with a Certificate of Completion from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training.
Ability to react calmly in emergencies, establish effective relationships, and meet physical requirements.
Ability to provide emergency medical care as trained.
Preferred and Minimum Qualifications
Preferred: Florida law enforcement experience.
Minimum: Three years of law enforcement, corrections, or military experience; valid Florida driver’s license; meet Florida standards.
Working Conditions Mainly patrol work in vehicles or on scene, limited office work. Call-back duty is essential, with pay for time worked during off-hours. Shift work includes 8 or 12-hour rotations.
Additional Information Applicants must pass physical, drug, polygraph, background, and psychological tests. Additional requirements include hepatitis B vaccination or declination, and signing an employment agreement if hired full-time. The Town is committed to a drug-free workplace and complies with relevant laws and regulations.
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Additionally, where appropriate, the Town may waive post-secondary education requirements for certain service members and veterans.
The Town is accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer. Successful candidates must complete a pre-employment physical, drug test, polygraph, thorough background check, and psychological evaluation.
Position Details
Title:
Experienced Full-Time Police Officer
Date Posted:
October 1, 2024
Annual Compensation:
$76,892.20 (includes shift differential and holiday pay)
Additional Laundry Allowance:
$780 annually
Employee Health Insurance:
Paid in full; dependent premiums vary, with 83% to 89% employer-paid based on plan
State Education/Training Incentive:
Up to $1,560 annually
Take Home Vehicle Program
Relocation Bonus:
$5,000 for out-of-state officers relocating to Florida
Training Reimbursement:
$1,000 for equivalency of training certification class
Job Responsibilities Performs general duty police work enforcing laws and ordinances, protecting life and property, preventing, detecting, and investigating crimes, and maintaining law and order.
Expectations for All Employees
Support the organization’s mission, vision, and values.
Be service-minded, value teamwork, and demonstrate professionalism and integrity.
Show mutual respect and bring a positive attitude.
Embrace continuous improvement.
Additional Duties Patrols assigned areas, enforces laws, investigates crimes, serves subpoenas and warrants, escorts prisoners, directs traffic, and responds to emergencies. Employees may be required to perform duties not explicitly listed.
Qualifications and Skills
Basic knowledge of police principles and practices, with a Certificate of Completion from the Florida Criminal Justice Standards & Training.
Ability to react calmly in emergencies, establish effective relationships, and meet physical requirements.
Ability to provide emergency medical care as trained.
Preferred and Minimum Qualifications
Preferred: Florida law enforcement experience.
Minimum: Three years of law enforcement, corrections, or military experience; valid Florida driver’s license; meet Florida standards.
Working Conditions Mainly patrol work in vehicles or on scene, limited office work. Call-back duty is essential, with pay for time worked during off-hours. Shift work includes 8 or 12-hour rotations.
Additional Information Applicants must pass physical, drug, polygraph, background, and psychological tests. Additional requirements include hepatitis B vaccination or declination, and signing an employment agreement if hired full-time. The Town is committed to a drug-free workplace and complies with relevant laws and regulations.
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