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Police Officer
Job Status:
Closed - no longer accepting applications
Job Closing Date:
Thursday, November 30, 2023 - 4:15pm
Job Reference Number:
100.5
The City of Fruitland Park is a beautiful small city located in central Florida near The Villages with a population of approximately 10,000. We are looking for a Police Officer. This position provides a starting wage of $21.95 per hour with an excellent benefits package which includes 100% paid health insurance for the employee plus 40% toward dependent healthcare, dental, vision, and life insurance, contributions toward the Florida Retirement System (FRS), ten paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and other perks.
If you have the following qualifications, please submit your application for consideration by clicking on Police Application at the top of this page. A full job description may be obtained by emailing the Human Resources Director at bmchale@fruitlandpark.org.
KSA:
- Ability to make decisions and work independently
- Public Relations skills
- Knowledge of applicable laws and ordinances
- Knowledge of applicable laws of arrest and evidence
- Knowledge of the geography of the city.
- Ability to understand and follow oral instructions
- Proficiency in the use of impact weapons and firearms.
Qualifications:
Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possession of a valid State of Florida driver license
Must have completed the law enforcement officers training program and be certified by the FL Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Criminal Justices Standards and Training Commission.
If interested, click on the Police application and fill out in its entirety. You may submit it online to the human resources officer at bmchale@fruitlandpark.org, or hand deliver to the police department. You are encouraged to contact the Police Department if you have any questions about the position.
The city is an EEO employer. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of sex/gender, race, color, age, religion, national origin, disability, family or veteran status, or any other illegal characteristic. If you require an accommodation in the hiring process, please notify the human resources department at 352-360-6658 and one will be made for you if it is possible.
The city is also a drug-free workplace. You will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and an extensive background check.
