Police Officer (Non-Certified)

Salary : $63,000.00 Annually

Location : Boynton Beach, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : 2025-0117

Department : Police

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Purpose of Classification

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 more than 75,000 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, computers, portable technology devices, and mobile data computers); 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 do this individually and sometimes as a member of a team, under direction of a supervisor. Once Officers have patrol experience they may be eligible to serve as part of a specialized unit (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.

Essential Functions

KNOWLEDGE

• 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 the Police Academy and / or employment and is not necessary to have at the time of application.

SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Supplemental Information

POST-OFFER REQUIREMENTS

Candidates who are selected for hire are first provided a "conditional offer" and are then required to successfully complete all of the following :

DISQUALIFYING CONDITIONS

Below is a list of factors that will disqualify you from being considered for employment as a Police Officer for the City of Boynton Beach. This is not an exhaustive list, and other factors, such as moral character, may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Moral character may include, but is not limited to, factors such as criminal activity (e.g. crimes against society, persons, or property) as well as prior work history or general life experiences. These factors are considered on a case-by-case basis which may include, among other elements, the facts of each case, your age at the time, and the number of incidents.

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

At any time, you must NOT have had any of the following :

Covers your head, neck, or hands.

Must NOT currently :

VETERANS' PREFERENCE :

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

Full-time employees (those regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week) are eligible for the City's benefit package.

The City of Boynton Beach's comprehensive benefits package includes :

Dismemberment Insurance

Student Loan Forgiveness

Let your City of Boynton Beach employment work for you! Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, your student loan balance may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time with a governmental agency. Visit StudentAid.gov / publicservice for more information or to see if you qualify.

Health Insurance

The City pays the entire premium for an eligible employee. The employee may elect to cover a spouse and / or dependent children by paying the applicable premium for the dependent(s).

Dental Insurance

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent are paid by the employee with a contribution by the City.

Vision Care Plan

Premiums for eligible employees are paid by the City. Premiums for any covered dependent(s) are paid by the employee.

Life Insurance / Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

The City provides each eligible employee with term life and accidental death insurance.

Supplemental Life Insurance / Supplemental AD&D Insurance

Employees may purchase supplemental term life insurance on an individual-choice basis with premiums based on age. A matching amount of Accidental Death insurance may also be purchased.

Dependent Life Insurance

Employees who select supplemental coverage for themselves may also purchase coverage for their spouse and dependent children.

City Retirement / Pension Plans

The City has pension plans for general employees, police, and firefighters. Each plan is contributory with both the employee and the City contributing to the program.

Supplemental Plans

Supplemental plans provide direct cash payments regardless of any other coverage you may have, and are designed to help fill in any gaps in a medical plan. The employee pays the premiums for these supplemental plans.

Short and Long Term Disability

The City provides Short and Long Term Disability insurance to eligible employees. The plan is designed to cover a disability sustained on or off the job.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The City contracts with an employee assistance program (EAP) to provide employees and their dependents with free, confidential and professional counseling to help resolve personal or family problems.

Deferred Compensation Plans (457 Plans)

The City makes available three deferred compensation plans that the employee may voluntarily contribute to on a tax-deferred basis.

Vacation

All full-time employees accrue time toward paid vacation leave. Accrual begins immediately and vacation may be taken after six months of employment.

Holidays

The City observes 12 paid holidays throughout the year.

Sick Leave / Family Sick Leave

Full-time employees accrue one day of sick leave per month. An employee may elect to use up to 5 days per year of accrued sick time for illness in his / her immediate family.

Tuition Assistance

The Tuition Assistance Program reimburses eligible employees for successful completion of approved courses leading to Associate, Bachelor and Master degrees.

Wellness Program

The City offers many wellness activities and programs throughout the year.

Prepaid Legal Services and Identity Theft Protection Plan

Employees may choose to enroll in a prepaid legal service plan and an identity theft protection plan. The employee pays the premiums for these plans.

Credit Union

All City employees may join the Credit Union of Palm Beach County. In addition to savings and checking accounts, the Credit Union offers different types of loans, investment choices and recreational opportunities.

Section 125 Plan for Health and Dental Premium

Section 125 of the Internal Revenue code allows you to have your dependent coverage premiums deducted before payroll taxes are withheld resulting in tax savings to you.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may participate in flexible spending accounts for reimbursement of medical and / or dependent care expenses

Direct Deposit

Employees may have their bi-weekly paycheck deposited to the financial institution of their choice.

Are you a United States citizen (U.S. born or naturalized)?

Are you at least 19 years of age?

Will you be at least 21 years of age on March 1, 2025?

Do you have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent?

Do you currently possess, or are you eligible to obtain within seven (7) calendar days of hire, a valid Florida Driver's License?

In the past 3 years (36 months) from the date of this application, HAVE YOU HAD ANY of the following :

Please select which of the following pertains to you.

Do you possess a current and valid Physical Abilities Test (PAT) certification?

Prior to submitting this application, did you attach a copy of your current and valid Physical Abilities Test (PAT) certification? Failure to attach this document will result in your application being rejected.

Do you have body art or branding of any kind that :

If you selected "Yes" to the question above, please provide more detailed information regarding your response. If you selected "No" to the question above, please type "N / A" in the box below.

HAVE YOU BEEN CONVICTED OF, PLEADED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDRE TO, ANY FELONY offense?

HAVE YOU BEEN CONVICTED OF, PLEADED GUILTY OR NOLO CONTENDRE TO, A MISDEMEANOR offense involving perjury, making a false statement, or domestic / family violence (including abuse of any high-risk population : children, elderly, or disabled)?

ARE YOU CURRENTLY under criminal investigation, or do you have ANY criminal charges pending against you?

Have you received any of the following discharge designations from any of the U.S. Armed Services?-Other than honorable-Bad conduct-Dishonorable

Please select the response that applies to you.

Please select all of the languages below (other than English) in which you are FLUENT.

If you selected "Other" to the question above, please indicate in the box below the language(s) in which you are fluent (other than English). If you indicated that you were not fluent in any other language, please type "N / A".

In accordance with FSS 943.0585(4)(a), a person seeking employment with a criminal justice agency must provide all information surrounding an arrest(s) covered by an expunged or sealed record. Have you ever been the subject of an arrest that is covered by an expunged or sealed record? If "Yes", explain to include dates, jurisdiction and final disposition. If you answered "No" please put "N / A".

ALL information / documentation requested on this application must be provided / attached PRIOR to submitting this application. Requested information will not be accepted after submission, and your application will be automatically rejected if requested information is not received. Please CAREFULLY review your application submission now. Have you reviewed and submitted / attached all requested information?

Do you understand that ALL information on this application is subject to verification and should it be discovered that you provided inaccurate or untruthful information or responded inaccurately or untruthfully in a response to any question, you will not be eligible for employment or continued employment should the information be discovered after you are hired?

Do you understand that this is a Grant Funded position?

Required Question

Salary : $63,000