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: • 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) |