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July - August 2010
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Police Officer

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Our policing philosophy is based on a strong community partnership dedicated to improving the quality of life in Palm Beach.  We are a national and state accredited, proactive, highly visible, full service law enforcement agency, promoting an environment that values creativity, innovation and invention.
Palm Beach is very unique in character and demands the highest level of service and the utmost in professionalism from its personnel. The Department emphasizes efficiency and excellence in law enforcement.

RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION

For information about a career with the Palm Beach Police Department, please contact the Personnel/Training Unit phone at
(561) 838-5467 or via e-mail at info@palmbeachpolice.com.   To request notification regarding the next recruitment please send your name and address to hr@townofpalmbeach.com or call (561) 838-5450.

Police Officer Salary Range

• $54,299 - $66,063 (starting range for certified officer, based on experience)
• $51,772- Trainee Position (non-certified/no prior experience)
• $54,299  - $80,376  Salary range for certified police officers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To apply for the position of police officer, applicants MUST meet the following criteria:

• Must possess an AA degree, AS degree, or at least 60 credits from a regionally accredited college/university. The degree must include basic general education course requirements. Prior experience as a Police Officer and/or a BA, BS degree or 120 college credit hours are preferred.
• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, must never have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence and must not have been released or discharged under any other than honorable conditions from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Must have a positive work history free from frequent disciplinary actions, suspensions, terminations, and resignations;
• Must have a good driving record to include no driver's license suspensions for excessive points or failure to pay a traffic fine within the past five years.
• Must have refrained from EVER using hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana in the past two years, and all other illegal drug use in the past five years.
• Must be a non-user of tobacco products for at least one year immediately preceding application.

THE SELECTION PROCESS

Preliminary testing includes swim test, physical abilities test and oral review board.  Additional testing for those candidates selected to receive a conditional offer of employment will include medical examination, psychological examination, comprehensive background investigation and voice stress analysis.  Explanations in detail may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. 

BENEFITS

VACATION.................10 days per year
HOLIDAYS.................12 days per year
SICK LEAVE...............12 days per year
PERSONAL DAYS......... 3 days per year
FLOATING HOLIDAY .... 1 day per year

• Paid Health,Dental,and Major Medical Insurance
• Paid Life Insurance equal to annual salary
• Long term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program, Credit Union

Other benefits include: 

• Town Retirement Program
• Annual Bonus Program
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniforms/Equipment/Shoe Allowance Provided        

THE TOWN OF PALM BEACH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
All applicants receive consideration without regard to race, age, ancestry, color, marital status, religion, national origin, medical condition or disability.