Police Officer - Police Operations

Summary

Police Officer

Salary: $18.86 Hourly

Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Division: Melbourne Police Department - Police Operations

Closing Date: Continuous

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 19 years of age and a United States citizen. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Applicants may possess a valid out of state driver's license and obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment. Must currently be certified as a Police Officer in the State of Florida, or currently attending a Florida CJSTC Basic Law Enforcement Recruit course or Equivalency of Training course, or possess a Letter of Acceptance to attend the next scheduled Florida CJSTC Basic Law Enforcement Recruit course or Equivalency of Training course. Must meet all FDLE requirements to be certified as a Police Officer. Must pass physical fitness assessment, background investigation, and polygraph and psychological examinations. Candidates must pass FrontLine testing consisting of Situational Judgment and Human Relations, Written Report Writing, and Reading Video-Based Tests, and pass a Physical Abilities Test. Candidates are responsible for paying a $30 FrontLine testing fee.

Benefits

A pension fund that allows officers to retire at 75% of their salary after completing 25 years of service. An additional benefit is a five year DROP program.

A pre-tax Deferred Compensation program to assist you in saving and planning for retirement.

• A tuition reimbursement plan for continuing college education.
• Choice of Health First Health plans for the employee and dependents as well as Healthways Prime Fitness, which provides access to 8,500 gym locations.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual beginning at 104 hours and up to 200 hours annually
• 96 hours paid annual sick leave
• Optional dental insurance plan
• Up to 120 hours per year of comp time accrual
• Take Home Cars
• Department-Issued Weapons

Job Description

Police Officer

Salary: $18.86 Hourly

Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Division: Melbourne Police Department - Police Operations

Closing Date: Continuous

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 19 years of age and a United States citizen. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License. Applicants may possess a valid out of state driver's license and obtain the Florida license within 10 days of employment. Must currently be certified as a Police Officer in the State of Florida, or currently attending a Florida CJSTC Basic Law Enforcement Recruit course or Equivalency of Training course, or possess a Letter of Acceptance to attend the next scheduled Florida CJSTC Basic Law Enforcement Recruit course or Equivalency of Training course. Must meet all FDLE requirements to be certified as a Police Officer. Must pass physical fitness assessment, background investigation, and polygraph and psychological examinations. Candidates must pass FrontLine testing consisting of Situational Judgment and Human Relations, Written Report Writing, and Reading Video-Based Tests, and pass a Physical Abilities Test. Candidates are responsible for paying a $30 FrontLine testing fee.

Benefits

A pension fund that allows officers to retire at 75% of their salary after completing 25 years of service. An additional benefit is a five year DROP program.

A pre-tax Deferred Compensation program to assist you in saving and planning for retirement.

• A tuition reimbursement plan for continuing college education.
• Choice of Health First Health plans for the employee and dependents as well as Healthways Prime Fitness, which provides access to 8,500 gym locations.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual beginning at 104 hours and up to 200 hours annually
• 96 hours paid annual sick leave
• Optional dental insurance plan
• Up to 120 hours per year of comp time accrual
• Take Home Cars
• Department-Issued Weapons