Description

Police

Police Department

The Village is currently accepting applications for 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.  

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Preferred candidate must:
      Be 21 years of age or older

      Have high school diploma or equivalent, and completed 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 driver’s 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 Benefit plan with 6% employee contribution

      Life, Health and Dental Insurance

      Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

In addition to submitting your application for this position, interested parties must complete the Police Application form on the Employment Opportunities page of the Village’s website (www.tequesta.org) and email to [email protected] along with the required documentation.  Note that applications will NOT be considered without the fully completed package. 

Note: The Village of Tequesta participates in E-Verify.

Deadline: Open until filled. EOE, DFWP & M/F/V/D.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

      Be 21 years of age or older

      Have high school diploma or equivalent, and completed 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 driver’s 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