Police Officer

Salary : $56,773.84 - $83,802.78 Annually

Location : 51 East Norton Avenue Eustis

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202300072

Department : Police

Division : Uniform Patrol

Opening Date : 09 / 06 / 2024

Job Characteristics

• Recruiting for State Certified Applicants Only

The City is seeking a responsible, trustworthy individual to perform general duty police work involving the prevention of crime and the enforcement of laws and ordinances. Specific assignments are received from a superior officer, however, the employee must be capable of reacting with considerable independent judgment and initiative in dealing with routine and emergency situations.

Examples of Machines, Tools and Equipment : Police communications equipment; radar equipment; patrol vehicles; breathalyzer; service weapon & other weapons; camera; video equipment

Supervision Received : Sergeant

Essential Job Functions

Requirements

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills :

Knowledge of the principles and procedures of police work; knowledge of the laws and ordinances of the State of Florida and the United States; knowledge of the streets, roads and geography of the city; knowledge of first-aid principles and procedures; knowledge of the care and handling of a trained canine (if assigned)

Ability to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations; significant ability to meet and work with the general public and to explain and enforce regulations; ability to organize and compose written reports; ability to drive and operate assigned equipment under emergency conditions; ability to learn laws, rules, guidelines and regulations; ability to maintain confidentiality; ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays; ability to work on-call, if required, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications :

High school Diploma or recognized equivalent and Florida State Law Enforcement Certification, Florida Certificate of Police Standards; Valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record is required. Please reference disqualifiers in EPD policy regarding illegal use of controlled substances and body ornamentation & tattoos (contact Human Resources to obtain this document). Applicants MUST hold current State Certification in order to be considered .

Working Hours :

Rotating 12 hour shifts

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands :

This is moderately heavy work for a considerable part of the working time. Requires frequent walking; frequent standing and sitting for long periods of time; running, jumping / leaping, climbing; stooping, reaching, bending; lifting and carrying / pushing / pulling 50 pounds; good finger / hand dexterity and hand / eye coordination; good eyesight (20 / 40 corrected in each eye), hearing and speech; working in adverse environmental conditions for long periods of time; regular driving of vehicle. May be required, at times, to physically perform all noted requirements at one time (Ex : running, jumping, climbing, lifting, etc.).

Salary Information :

25.9953 to $38.3712 per hour ($56,773.84 - $83,802.78 annually); EXCELLENT benefits (Note : See Benefits Tab for more information). Applicants should expect a starting salary of $25.9953 per hour. Per current PBA contract, please see list of scheduled salary increases below :

Only applicants with the most job related qualifications will be selected for interview and further consideration. Additional consideration may be given to applicants with more extensive education, training, or police experience. Any applicant who failed to successfully complete any portion of a previous selection process (application, physical abilities test, verbal interview, background investigation, truth verification, emotional stability and psychological investigation, and drug screening), may not reapply for one year from the date of the exit point in the process. Final candidates will be required to pass a drug test and a thorough background check including criminal history, driver's license check. Then, final candidates will be given a conditional offer of employment contingent upon satisfactory results of medical exam.

Closing Date :

Open until closed by the City

Important Information :

Applications must be received no later than 5 : 00 pm on the closing date as listed above. The City may close positions that are posted with an Open closing date at any time, without prior notice. The City's application is required. The online application is the preferred method but printed applications are also available in person at 109-A East Orange Ave, Eustis. Office hours are 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm Monday thru Friday. For assistance or more information, please visit Human Resources at or call 352-483-5472. Under Florida Law, all application materials are public record and subject to public scrutiny.

To : Candidates for Employment with the City of Eustis Police Department (Sworn Only)

The City is Proud to Announce the Following Police Sworn Employee Benefits :

Please note : This is a summary only and is not intended to be a complete description of covered benefits. This information does not replace, add to or change the City's personnel rules or other written policies, regulations, contracts or certificates. If a discrepancy arises, the actual policy, regulation, contract or certificate will prevail in all circumstances.)

Health Insurance :

Florida Blue Plans 05901 and 03559 are available at no cost to the employee. Florida Blue PPO Plan 03769 and HMO Plan 55 are available buy-up plans. Dependent coverage is available on all plans for a monthly premium.

Dental Insurance :

Cigna Dental benefits are available at no cost to the employee. Dependent coverage is available for a monthly premium.

VisionCare :

Vision benefits are available through National Vision Administrators (NVA) for a modest premium. Dependent coverage is also available.

Group Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance :

The City Provides $20,000 group life insurance and $20,000 accidental death benefits for Police Officers. The City provides $50,000 group life and $50,000 accidental death benefits for the Chief of Police and Captains. Employees may purchase supplemental policies through payroll deduction.

Death Benefits :

The City complies with Florida Statutes 112.19 in providing death benefits to Police Officers.

Eustis Police Pension Fund :

The Police Pension Fund offers retirement benefits, disability and beneficiary benefits. Police Officers and the City contribute and amount as stipulated by the fund.

Empower 457 deferred compensation plan and 457 Roth options are also available.

Annual Leave :

Police Officers who work a 2184 hour per year schedule shall accrue annual leave at the rate of 8.40 hours for each month worked in a year. Seven years and over, accrue additional hours to a maximum of 16.49 hours per month. Police full time employees who work a 2080 hours per year schedule shall accrue annual leave at the rate of 8 hours per month. Seven years and over, accrue additional hours to a maximum of 15.7 hours per month. See Personnel Rules and Regulations for a complete schedule.

Sick Leave :

Police employees who work a 2184 hour per year schedule shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 8.40 hours per month, not to exceed 100.80 hours per year. Police full time employees who work a 2080 hours per year schedule shall accrue sick leave at the rate of 8 hours per month, not to exceed 96 hours per year.

Holiday Pay :

Police employees who work a 2184 hour per year schedule receive eighty (80) hours paid time off (after probationary period) credited annually. Full time employees who are required to work on an approved holiday, receive pay at one and one half (1.5) times their regular hourly rate for time worked on that holiday.

Other Leave :

The Police Chief receives forty (40) hours of administrative leave credited annually.

Merit Plan / Pay Increases :

Yearly merit increases, when budgeted, may be given based on Performance Evaluation Score. Police Officer merit increases are determined by negotiations through the Police Bargaining Agreement.

Funeral Leave :

The City provides for up to 3 days in state and 5 days out of state, upon approval.

Court Leave :

Full pay with subpoena

Uniforms, Weapon and Equipment :

Furnished by the City

Direct Deposit :

Optional but recommended.

Financial Advice :

Free financial advisor available, by appointment.

Tuition Reimbursement :

Approved reimbursement after initial trial period (contingent upon availability of funding).

Other Benefits :

Optional Employer Program :

Section 125 Cafeteria Plan - Supplemental insurance costs may be deducted from pre-tax dollars, at the option of the employee.

Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

Do you have a valid Florida Driver's license with an acceptable record?

Have you successfully completed a Florida Police Academy for Law Enforcement?

Have you passed the Florida State Officer Certification Examination for Law Enforcement?

Have you ever been arrested? Please specify date(s) and charge(s).

Required Question

Salary : $56,774 - $83,803