Police Officer
City of Gainesville
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At a Glance
Position Name
Police Officer
Company
City of Gainesville
Position Location
Gainesville, FL
Job Type
Full Time
Remote Type
Onsite
Salary
$60,000 - $68,000 per year
Job Description

This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property through the enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws. Employees in this classification are involved in the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and maintaining law and order.

Essential Job Functions:

- Enforcing laws

- Ensuring the safety and security of the public by responding to emergencies, providing assistance to victims, and reducing or preventing involvement in crime

- Building relationships with the community while helping to contribute to the health and safety of vulnerable populations 

- Creating community awareness by using crime prevention methods or intervention initiatives

- Conducting investigations by interviewing suspects, witnesses, and collecting evidence at crime scenes

- Participating in and testifying at court hearings when required

- Processing incident reports with accurate detail and factual information

Requirements
Applicants must successfully complete each phase of the examination and screening process. Click HERE for more details about the testing, benefits, and hiring process.
- Be at least 19 years of age.
- Must be a citizen of the Unites States.
- Applicant must have a High School Diploma or GED.
- Applicant must have at least one year of work experience (cumulative); (previous community service/volunteer service will be considered in lieu of work experience).

Benefits
Our department is proud to offer the following benefits to our employees:
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
100% Tuition Reimbursement
Time and 1/2 for Authorized Overtime
Professional Development & Support
Take-home Car
Day/Night Shift
Pension
Retirement Planning
Paid Holidays
Advanced Training Incentives
Specialty Pay
Sponsorship for Police Academy
Field Training Officer (FTO) Pay
Higher Education Pay
Military Leave
Promotion Opportunity
6 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Mental Health Benefits for Employee and Family
Ready to join our team?