The Highland Beach Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Florida Certified Police Officer. Previous law enforcement experience is preferred. Applicants must submit a completed application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/highlandbeach
Qualifications:
Must meet the minimum standards as set forth by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification.
Salary Range: $72,450 – $98,594
Certified Officers with advanced training and experience may start up to $82,677 (Step 4 of 8)
Successful completion of:
Pre-Employment Medical Exam
Drug screen
Polygraph
Thorough background check
Psychological evaluation
Benefits:
Assigned Vehicle Program (Take-home vehicle)
Full Family Health Insurance at NO cost to the employee (Florida Blue Cross/Blue Shield)
Salary Step Plan (8 steps to top pay)
FRS – Florida Retirement Pension Plan
Associate & Bachelor’s degree annual incentive pay ($2,000-$4,000 annually)
Uniform allowance ($1,165 annually)
Night shift differential pay (6%)
Assignment pay (Marine Patrol 5%, Detective 5%)
Paid annual gym membership (Up to $250)
13 Paid holidays + 3 paid personal days + 120 hours vacation accrual
Tuition reimbursement
Compensatory and sick time accrual
Paid Bereavement Leave (5 days)
Sick Time buyback pay (60 hrs. annually)
Family dental and vision plan options
12 hour shifts (Every other weekend off)