Fraud Seminar
Safeguarding
Our Seniors
Fri. 02/12/10
at 930 a.m.
Church of Bethesda
by-the-Sea
144 N. County Road
Palm Beach
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Congratulations to
Ofc. Tom Machate
PB County
Officer of the Year
Click here to read the
New Release and
Nomination
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Police Officer
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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 is conducted on an ongoing basis for all applicants who possess the minimum qualifications. Preliminary testing consists of swim test, physical abilities test and oral review board.
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
Other benefits include:
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Town Retirement Program
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Annual Bonus Program
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Educational Tuition Reimbursement
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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.
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