Police Officer Trainee (Non-Certified)

Do you want to be a part of the team that makes the City of Palm Beach Gardens the signature place to live, learn, work and play? We provide world class services, parks, community centers, athletic fields, golf, tennis and pickleball, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, talented, and committed individuals work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply to join our culture of excellence as part of our team! Come join our family!

Summary

Essential Function Duties and Responsibilities

• Attend and successfully complete the Florida Comparative Compliance Course or the Florida Basic Police Recruit Academy, as appropriate
• Successfully pass the State of Florida Police Officer Certification Examination
• Participate in departmental training as requested
• Performs any other related work as requested

Minimum Qualifications

• A citizen of the United States
• As least 19 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent, and
• Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license with clean driving record by the date of hire
• Must have no convictions of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or domestic violence.
• Must have no dishonorable discharge from any of the armed forces of the United States.
• Must be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation.

Special Qualifications/Preferences

• Any person selected for this position will be required to execute a sponsorship agreement and agree to reimburse the City for law enforcement academy expenses should employment cease prior to 36 months of employment as a certified police officer.
• Any current employee who accepts the position of Police Trainee will continue to receive the same benefits that he/she was receiving prior to accepting the Police Trainee position.
• Any current employee who accepts the position of Police Trainee will maintain her/her current employment status.

Eligibility: Coverage in the City’s group insurance plans begins the first of the month following thirty (30) days of employment.

Health Insurance: Choice of three (3) plans provided through Florida Blue. Employee contributions are required toward the cost of this insurance on a bi-weekly basis as follows

On-Site Employee Health and Wellness Center: Available for use by employees, spouses and dependents enrolled on the City’s Health Plan. No-copays for doctor’s visits, labs, physicals, or prescription drugs dispensed at the Center

Dental Insurance: PPO plan offered through Humana, provided at no cost

Life Insurance: Two (2) times annual salary up to a maximum of $100,000 provided at no cost

Short Term Disability: Non-probationary employees eligible for 60% of salary up to 26 weeks, provided at no cost.

Long Term Disability: 60% of salary up to $5,000 monthly, provided at no cost

Employee Assistance Program: Six (6) visits per calendar year, per issue, provided at no cost.

Wellness Program: Voluntary wellness initiatives that promote and reward health awareness.

Pension Plan: Provided through the Florida Retirement System (FRS). Choice between the Investment Plan with a one (1) year vesting schedule, and the Pension Plan with an eight (8) year vesting schedule. Mandatory 3% pre-tax contribution.

Holidays: Eleven (11) days per calendar year. One (1) Floating Holiday per calendar year.

Personal Leave: Sixteen (16) hours accrued monthly used for vacation, illness, or personal time away from work. Personal Leave is tiered based on years of service and increases overtime.

Optional Voluntary Benefits: Employee Rental Assistance Program, Vision Care Insurance Plan, Supplemental Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, AFLAC Group Policies, 457 Deferred Comp Plan, Roth IRA, Recreation Program Discounts, Day Care Discounts, Free EV Charging Station, Flexible Schedules, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer under the U.S. Department of Education’s PSLF Program.