Police Officer

Overview

The Town of Longboat Key is an Equal Opportunity Employer with hiring preference for eligible veterans and their families. The town maintains a strong drug-free workplace policy. Where appropriate, post-secondary education requirements may be waived for certain service members and veterans.

The Town of Longboat Key is accepting applications for a Full-Time Police Officer. Successful completion of pre-employment physical, drug test, polygraph, thorough background check, and psychological evaluation is required.

Position Title
:
Experienced Full-Time Police Officer

Date Posted
:
October 1, 2024

Annual Compensation
: $78,550.60 (includes shift differential and holiday pay)

Additional Laundry Allowance
: $780 Annual

Employee Health Insurance paid in full – Dependent premium varies by 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 BONUS PAYMENT FOR OUT OF STATE OFFICERS RELOCATING TO FLORIDA

Equivalency Training Reimbursement
: $1,000 reimbursement for equivalency of training certification class

Performs general duty police work enforcing laws and ordinances. An employee in this position is responsible for the protection of life and property; for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime; and for maintaining law and order.

• Supports the organization’s mission, vision and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
• Be Service Minded
• Value Teamwork
• Be Professional
• Have the Utmost Integrity
• Demonstrates Mutual Respect
• Bring a Positive Attitude to Work
• Embrace Continuous Improvement

Patrols an assigned area; checks doors and windows of business establishments; enforces vehicle parking and operating laws; watches for and makes investigations of wanted and missing persons and property.

• Visits scenes of crimes and accidents; searches for and preserves evidence; investigates and searches for clues; searches for and apprehends violators.
• Serves subpoenas and warrants; escorts funerals and persons transporting money; assists children at street crossings and controls pedestrian compliance with safety laws; escorts prisoners to police stations; books and escorts prisoners to court; testifies and presents evidence in court.
• Directs traffic; enforces traffic laws and provides information concerning the location of streets, routes and buildings.
• Investigates places and persons suspected of illegal activities; checks on operation of public places for compliance with law; develops and maintains sources of information.
• Report to work on emergency call back when assigned to On Call status, and when notified in accordance with departmental procedures. Employees who violate the town’s Drug Free Workplace Policy should report the condition to their supervisor for alternative coverage. Employees are expected to perform all essential functions of their job, including on-call duty. Employees who are unable to respond to call back duty may be subject to a performance review, including disciplinary action up to termination.
• Report to work as required by the Disaster Plan Recovery Guide and maintain regular attendance during normal schedule, excluding excused or work-related absences.
• Any other functions deemed essential by the Town and communicated by the supervisor or department head.

Incidental duties not specified may be required by the Town at its discretion. Basic knowledge of police work principles, evidenced by a Florida Certificate of Completion from the State Florida Commission on Criminal Justice Standards & Training. Ability to perform duties after training; observe situations analytically, report clearly in English; respond quickly in emergencies; establish working relationships with the public; make forcible arrests;

meet state physical requirements; deliver emergency medical care per guidelines.

Florida law enforcement experience.

Three years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer, corrections officer, or military service. Must meet Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training minimum standards and maintain a valid Certificate of…