Police Officer

Requirements

• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to employment and maintain a safe and acceptable driving record.
• Must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Hold a current State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification
  • Hold a current Out of State Law Enforcement Certification
  • Accepted into, currently attending or completed a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency Training Program
  • In process of enrollment to a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency of Training Program
  • 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)

Qualifications

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.

Pay

Starting Salary for State of Florida Certified Police Officer: $56,292.

Schedule

N/A

Benefits

Health Insurance: HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.
Dental Insurance: Three plans including DHMO & PPO High/Low
Vision Insurance: Annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.
Life Insurance: One time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage available at employee's cost up to $250,000.
Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage available at employee's cost.
Short Term Disability: 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.
Long Term Disability: 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.
Fire & Police Pension: Defined benefit pension plan for sworn police officers and certified firefighters.

Additional Information

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

EEO M/F/D/V

Equal Opportunity

EEO

Eligible Position

This position is covered under the FOP Florida State Lodge, Police Officers or Police Sergeants or Police Lieutenants Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Contact Information

Please ensure that you have provided both a current and accurate email address and telephone number on your employment application for contact purposes.