Patrol Officer

City of Zephyrhills; Florida; On-site; USD 51,316 - 62,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Florida Retirement System (FRS)

Job summary

A local police department is seeking Patrol Officers to perform general duty police work for the protection of life and property through law enforcement. Candidates must have Florida Law Enforcement Certification, and be able to work all shifts. Responsibilities include routine patrol work, initiating reports, and handling emergencies effectively. The starting salary is $57,018.27 annually, with an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Florida Law Enforcement Certified required.
• Ability to work all shifts.
• Must be honest and able to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Perform general duty police work for life and property protection.
• Conduct routine patrol work in assigned areas.
• Exercise initiative and discretion during emergencies.

Skills

Ability to maintain and submit accurate reports

Ability to handle emergency situations without excitement or panic

Trustworthy and dependable

Good physical condition

Education

Florida Law Enforcement Certification

Out-of-state law enforcement certification (with Equivalency Certificate)

Corrections Certification

Job description

Position Title

Patrol Officer (4 Positions)

Job Location

• Police Department.
• City of Zephyrhills.

Salary Range

• Starting Salary: $57,018.27 / $26.11/hr.
• Pay Grade Z-161.
• Non-Exempt / Mandatory Testing.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Florida Law Enforcement Certified required. (May also consider out-of-state law enforcement certified and requiring an Equivalency Certificate from the State of Florida, Corrections Certified and requiring a Crossover Corrections to Law Enforcement Certification.)
• Applicant must be able to meet the requirements for certification as outlined in Florida State Statutes 943.13, which may be viewed at http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes.
• Ability to maintain and submit accurate reports.
• Must have the ability to get along well with others and be of a temperament, which enables them to handle emergency situations without excitement or panic.
• Must be trustworthy, dependable, honest and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Applicant must be able to work all shifts and be in good physical condition.

Brief Description Of Duties

• Performs general duty police work in the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.
• Routine patrol work in an assigned area, preliminary investigation and miscellaneous duties incidental thereto performed in accordance with departmental rules and regulations.
• Exercise initiative and discretion when faced with emergency conditions.

Examination & Physical Agility Test Date

To be announced. May include written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination. Regularly check your email (including junk/spam folder) and telephone messages for notifications.

The compensation package will start at the base salary range and may vary based on proven abilities of the individual selected. The City of Zephyrhills has an excellent benefit package, which includes medical, dental, life insurance, and Florida Retirement System (FRS).

How To Apply

Submit a City law enforcement job application to:

Human Resources,
City of Zephyrhills,
5335 8th Street,
Zephyrhills, FL 33542

Applications available at City Hall or at: https://www.ci.zephyrhills.fl.us/194/Employment-Applications

Closing Date

Open Until Filled.

Date Position Available: January 21, 2026

The City of Zephyrhills is an equal opportunity employer & drug free workplace.