Police Officer

Police Officer Position

The City of Palm Bay is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. This is a highly responsible position that involves networking with the community and the protection of life and property. This is accomplished through patrol work, criminal investigation, community policing and enforcement of the laws of the State of Florida and the Ordinances of the City of Palm Bay. Starting Salary for State of Florida Certified Police Officer $56,292.

Requirements for the Position:

• Applicants must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to employment and maintain a safe and acceptable driving record.
• Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:
• Hold a current State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification ~ OR
• Hold a current Out of State Law Enforcement Certification ~ OR
• Accepted into, currently attending or completed a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency of Training Program ~ OR
• In process of enrollment to a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency of Training Program ~ OR
• Hold a Conditional Offer of Employment from the City of Palm Bay Police Department for an LEO position

Candidates must obtain Florida certification within 6 weeks of academy graduation date. See Website for detailed minimum requirements. Applicants must complete a City of Palm Bay Employment Application. Resumes alone are not acceptable. Please attach your DD214, proof of college degree, FDLE certification, and State of Florida Law Enforcement certification, if applicable. Certifications/Documents should be attached electronically. Note: Palm Bay Police Department has a policy regarding tattoos which states: Tattoos will not be permitted on the head, face, neck, scalp, and hands. Non-offensive tattoos are permitted on the arms. Therefore, applicants with tattoos that show above a shirt collar or below the wrist and are considered offensive would not meet this requirement.

Hiring Process:

• Applicants complete an Employment Application and answer all questions on the application. Any admissions made which would violate Police Department Employment Standards will automatically cause the applicant to be disqualified.
• Applicants who progress through the background investigation without adverse information will be interviewed.
• Applicants still in process at this phase will undergo a physical agility testing, a comprehensive background investigation; polygraph examination; medical examination; drug test, and a psychological evaluation. The city continually evaluates applicants and may place them on an eligibility list. Applicants who have not received a conditional offer letter will be removed from the eligibility list after one year.

Please ensure that you have provided both a current and accurate email address and telephone number on your employment application for contact purposes. Drug Free Workplace EOE M/F/D/V/E-VERIFY Veterans Preference Eligible Position

Benefits

This position is covered under the FOP Florida State Lodge, Police Officers or Police Sergeants or Police Lieutenants Collective Bargaining Agreements. Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna. Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans. Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses. Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000. Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost. Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks. Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period. Fire & Police Pension: Sworn police officers and certified firefighters participate in a defined benefit pension plan. Holidays: 11 holidays, 1 floating holiday and 1 birthday holiday. Paid Leave: You accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 11 years of service. Tuition Reimbursement: Upon completion of the initial probationary period, employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement for college level courses for Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. (Currently frozen due to budget)