Police Officer; Certified

Overview

THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION (Funded from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2028). The City of Boynton Beach's Police Officers are responsible for maintaining peace and safety, protecting life and property, and promoting community engagement and trust for the third largest municipality in Palm Beach County with an estimated population of approximately 75,000 residents. Boynton Beach Police Officers serve a highly diverse and multicultural community, which includes African Americans, Hispanics, French Creoles, Indigenous Americans, and Asians among its residents.

Officers carry out these responsibilities by patrolling an assigned area, responding to emergency calls, resolving conflicts, engaging in community policing and community relations, investigating crimes, rendering medical assistance, writing reports using software and portable technology devices, handling crises or stressful situations (which may involve juveniles, the elderly, or the disabled), testifying in court, and enforcing Florida State laws and City Ordinances.

Officers may perform these tasks individually or as part of a team under the direction of a supervisor. With patrol experience, Officers may be eligible to join specialized units (e.g., community policing, bicycle patrol, marine/boat patrol, motorcycle traffic enforcement, narcotics, criminal investigation, crime prevention, and others).

To accomplish this important work, all Police Officers are expected to maintain their physical and mental fitness. All work is performed in accordance with City and Police Department policies and standard operating procedures.

Position Starting Annualized Salary: Police Officer (Certified): $76,650.00

Notes: For newly hired officers, the Chief of Police has the discretion to decide starting pay level, including those hired after October 1, 2022, up to a maximum level of step
5. Step placement is applied going forward (no retroactive pay).

Certified Police Officer Incentive: Eligible to receive a $5,000 incentive, paid as follows:

• $2,500 upon hire
• $1,500 after six months of employment (after successful completion of FTO)
• $1,000 after successful completion of probation

• Knowledge of approved principles and practices of police work.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the City of Boynton Beach's geography, physical, cultural, and social characteristics.
• Knowledge of basic first aid methods, Stop the Bleed, and Mental Health First Aid.

This specific knowledge may be acquired during employment and is not necessary to have at the time of application.

• Police Officer (Certified):
  Be a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized).
• High school diploma or GED; equivalency of non-U.S. education must be approved by the Florida CJSTC.
• FL Department of Law Enforcement Certification (out-of-state certification considered with supporting training).
• Be at least 19 years old at time of application.
• Possess, or be eligible to obtain within seven calendar days of hire, a valid Florida driver's license.
• Successfully complete any hiring process assessments.
• Additional training or certification may be required as appropriate to assignment.

Additional Minimum Requirements for Out-of-State or Federally Certified Candidates: Provide verifiable proof of at least one year of full-time, independent law enforcement experience within the past eight years (excluding academy training). Include this information in the Work Experience section of the application.

• Completed at least sixty college credit hours toward a two-year degree or higher with a documented GPA of 2.0.
• Be at least 21 years of age at time of hire.
• At least one year of experience in which you established and maintained positive, effective relationships with others (teamwork). Document additional information in the Supplemental Questions in the application.
• Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish, French Creole, Portuguese, Asian/Indo-European languages, and/or American Sign Language. The City reserves the right to verify fluency.

Candidates selected for hire receive a conditional offer and must complete:

• Physical Exam
• Drug Screen
• Psychological Evaluation
• Comprehensive Background Investigation
• Computer Voice Stress Analysis (CVSA) or similar assessment tool

Additional Post-Offer Requirements for Out-of-State or Federally Certified Candidates: Equivalency of Academy Training (92 hours), including High Liability;
State Officer Certification Exam.

Below is a list of factors that will disqualify you from employment as a Police Officer for the City of Boynton Beach. This is not exhaustive; other factors, such as moral character, may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Within the past 3 years (36 months), you must NOT have had any of the following:

• 8 or more points on your driving record
• Traffic-related suspension of your driver's license
• Revocation of…