Police Officer

Job Description

Salary: 66,532.86

POLICE OFFICER

Police Department

The Village is currently accepting applications for a full-time Police Officer. This position protects life and property, enforces federal, state and local laws, investigates criminal activity and responds to emergency/non-emergency situations.

Open until filled. The current starting pay is $66,532.86, and negotiations have commenced between the Village and the PBA for a new 3-year contract, to take effect 10/1/2025.

NOTE: In addition to submitting your intentvia this job portal, interested parties must complete the Police Application form on the Employment Opportunities page of the Villages website (www.tequesta.org) and email to mdaniele@tequesta.org, along with the required documentation. Applicants who have not completed Florida basic police officer academy training will not be consideredand neither willapplications without the fully completed package.

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by completion of basic police officer training academy
• Have U.S. citizenship
• Be able to pass a medical examination
• Be able to pass a thorough background check
• Possess a valid Florida drivers license or be able to obtain one prior to employment
  
  

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to perform work requiring little supervision
• Good physical condition
• Sound conflict resolution skills
• Sound oral and written communication skills
• Technical competence with computers
  
  

Benefits:

• Vacation leave (0-4 years = 2 weeks; 5-9 years = 3 weeks; 10 years = 4 weeks)
• Personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid holidays (13 days annually)
• Sick leave (96 hours annually)
• Defined Benefitretirement plan with 6% employee contribution
• Life, Health and Dental Insurance (individual Health/Dental coverages at 100%)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
  

Deadline: Open until filled.