Police Officer - Certified

City of Naples; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Commuter stipend

Move reimbursement

Uniforms provided

Educational reimbursement

Longevity pay

Job summary

The City of Naples Police Department is seeking qualified police officers to enforce laws and protect the public. The role requires certification or eligibility for Florida CJSTC programs and a clean record.

Offers include a $5,000 signing bonus, moving expense reimbursement up to $2,500, a $2/hour shift differential, tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually, and uniforms provided. Eligible personnel may receive longevity pay after 10 years of service.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Officer Certification, or equivalent out-of-state certification with eligibility for Florida CJSTC Equivalency of Training.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must have a valid Florida driver license and clean driving record.
• Not convicted of felonies or certain misdemeanors per Florida Statutes 943.13.
• Pass PAT, medical, psychological, and drug testing.
• Be at least 21 years old and a US citizen.
• No offensive tattoos; complies with tobacco policy.

Responsibilities

• General enforcement of laws and ordinances and maintenance of public safety.
• Work shifts including holidays as assigned.
• Performs related duties per department policies.

Skills

Physical ability

Background check

Legal eligibility

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Naples, Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Naples, Florida will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Why Choose The City Of Naples Police Department

• $5,000 signing bonus that will be paid in two (2) installments as outlined below:
  • $2,500 on newly hired Police Officer’s first paycheck.
  • $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program.
  • $400 monthly commuter stipend if not assigned a City-owned take home vehicle.
  • Onsite fitness center able to be used while on-duty
  • Up to $2,500 reimbursement for moving expenses 100+ miles from Naples
  • 120 hours of lump-sum holiday pay, plus a separate holiday bonus
  • $2/hour shift differential pay
  • Up to $4,500 annual specialty pay incentives available for roles such as FTO, SWAT, K9, Marine Unit, Instructors (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Driving, First Aid), Negotiator, HNT, COP, CVSA Examiner, and more
  • Reimbursement of the academy tuition costs to a candidate who paid the cost themselves and has not previously worked for law enforcement agencies. This reimbursement would be contingent upon a 2-year employment commitment. If officer leaves prior to that commitment, he/she will have to pay that amount back to the City (FS 943.16).
  • All uniforms and equipment are provided by the department, apart from duty boots.
  • Non-probationary officers with one (1) year of service will receive uniform maintenance allowance of $1,000 annually.
  • Educational reimbursement of up to $5,000, including tuition and textbooks, per calendar year for college or advanced education courses taken in the pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree.
  • Longevity pay after 10 years of service with the department

Competitive Pay & Premium Benefits For Experienced Officers

We offer salary premiums for new hires with prior sworn law enforcement or military police experience:

• 36–72 months of experience start at Step 2 of the wage scale:
  • $75,060 (effective 10/01/2024)
  • $79,564 (effective 10/01/2025)
  • $84,337 (effective 10/01/2026)
• 73+ months of experience start at Step 3:
  • $78,250 (effective 10/01/2024)
  • $82,945 (effective 10/01/2025)
  • $87,922 (effective 10/01/2026)

General Description Of Duties

General duty police work responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention, detection and investigation of crime, maintenance of law and order and other duties associated with the protection of life, property and public safety. Law enforcement officers perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes, City of Naples policy & procedures and departmental policies & procedures. Position performs essential functions as outlined in the official position description and applicable to assigned functional area. Performs related work as required. Persons hired into this position will be expected to work on an assigned shift, which may include holidays.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a valid Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Officer Certification, possess an out-of-state law enforcement certification with ability to meet eligibility requirements for the Florida CJSTC Equivalency of Training program, or provide proof of current police academy enrollment.
• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Must have a valid Florida driver license and received no more than five traffic citations within the past three (3) years. Must not have been convicted of DUI, DWI, or leaving the scene of a traffic crash within the last five (5) years, or have a case pending for any of these offenses. Out-of-State applicants must have a Florida driver license prior to first day of employment with the City.
• Not have been convicted of any felony, a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, is not eligible for employment pursuant to Florida State Statute 943.13.
• Achieve a passing score on a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for law enforcement.
• Pass a psychological, medical, and drug testing exam.
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen.
• Applicants are prohibited from having any visible tattoo that can be deemed reasonably offensive or morally objectionable, including but not limited to, racially oriented, drug related, or sexually explicit words, pictures, or symbols.
• Applicants are prohibited from having any tattoo on the face and scalp.
• Applicants with tattoo(s) on the hands, head, and neck will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the Chief of Police, or designee.
• All new employees are required to sign an affidavit stating they have not been a tobacco user for at least six (6) months prior to their application for employment and will remain tobacco free during their employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, or any other type of smoking product, including smokeless tobacco such as spit tobacco, dip, chew, of snuff, in any form.

Required Documents

• Copy of social security card
• Official Driving Record/Abstract (history, records, accidents and citations)
• Copy of high school diploma
• Copy of college transcripts (if applicable)

Ada Compliance

Physical Ability: Tasks may involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 150 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, violence, disease, pathogenic substances and/or toxic/poisonous agents.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STATEMENT

Every City employee has emergency response responsibilities, though not every position will require routine assignments during an emergency event. All employees may be subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the normal work location, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official job description. Assignments in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature, with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically and operationally challenging conditions.

Benefits

The City of Naples offers a competitive benefits package to it's employees. Please refer to the employee benefits link on the Human Resources web page, linked below, to learn more about our benefits package:

https://www.naplesgov.com/hr/page/employee-benefits

Tobacco-Free Workplace

The City of Naples is a Tobacco-Free Workplace. Applicants for the City of Naples must not have been a user of tobacco products for at least six (6) months immediately preceding an application for employment; and, if hired, must maintain non-use of tobacco products for the duration of employment with the City of Naples. Tobacco is defined as any lighted or unlighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, nicotine dispensing device, other types of smoking product, smokeless tobacco including dip, chew or snuff.