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Below find a complete list of law enforcement positions in the CENTRAL Region of the State of Florida.  Each vacancy is listed by agency within the appropriate county.

Central Region

Brevard

    Brevard County Sheriff's Office
    700 Park Ave
    Titusville, FL 32780
    Phone:  (321) 264-5308
    Website address:  www.brevardsheriff.com
    Contact:  Debbie Moody
    E-mail Address:  debbie.moody@bcso.us
    Position:      Deputy Sheriff
    Starting Salary: $36,000
    Educational Requirements:  High School Graduate

    Qualifications and Information:
    Brevard County is a dynamic, high tech, diverse community with a population of approximately 520,000 residents and the Brevard County Sheriff's Office is looking for bright, enthusiastic candidates to be a part of our team.

    Brevard is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the St. John's River with the Indian River Lagoon that runs the entire length of the county.  Brevard is also known as Florida's Space Coast, home of the Kennedy Space Center, as well as the surfing capital of the East Coast and residents and visitors alike enjoy world-class fishing, boating and an abundance of golf courses.  Brevard is also home to the second busiest port in the world, Port Canaveral.  Major land conservation areas are available to enjoy hiking, kayaking, windsurfing and many other outdoor activities.  Brevard Public Schools rank in the highest in the State, also there are numerous private and charter schools available.

    The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has 500+ sworn officers.

    Salary Incentives: Assignment pay for specialized units.  State Educational Degree Incentive (Associates Degree $30/mth, Bachelor's Degree $80/mth, Masters Degree $100/mth); Career Development Incentive (Up to $130).

    Benefits: Civil Service Promotional System; college tuition reimbursement (75% to 100% depending upon grade achieved); 12 days annual leave, 12 days sick leave, 11 holidays; Florida Retirement System 100% (6 year vestment); Health and life insurance for employee (Vision, Dental, and Family Plan are available through payroll deduction); uniforms, leather and, semi-automatic weapon furnished as well as a take home vehicle.

    Career Opportunities: Uniform patrol, K-9, Criminal Investigations, Bomb Squad, S.W.A.T., Dive Team, Fugitive Warrants, Civil Process, Court Security, D.A.R.E., School Resource Officer, Community Relations, Rapid Deployment Force.

    Must be at least 19 years of age, high school diploma or equivalent, U.S. citizen, Armed Forces members must have an honorable discharge, must be Florida certified or enrolled in a accredited academy, successfully pass a background investigation with the pre-employment testing to include a polygraph, psychological exam, physical examination, physical abilities test, and drug screen.  Brevard County Sheriff's Office is a Drug Free Workplace/Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Please contact our office for a recruitment package today by the phone number or email address listed above and we will be more than happy to mail the package to you.

    Ad Expires 1/31/11
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    Canaveral Port Authority
    445 Challenger Road
    Cape Canaveral, FL 32920
    Phone:  (321) 783-7831
    Website address:  www.portcanaveral.com
    Contact:  Felicia Mozzillo
    E-mail Address:  fmozzillo@portcanaveral.com
    Position:      Police Officer
    Salary: $38,000
    Educational Requirements:  High School Graduate or Equivalent
    Closing Date:  Open Until Filled

    Minimum Qualifications:  Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications under Section 943, Florida Statutes as follows:

    • Be at least 19 years of age.
    • Be a citizen of the United States.
    • Be a high school graduate or equivalent.
    • Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
    • Never received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
    • Have been fingerprinted by the employing agency with prints processed by the FDLE and FBI.
    • Have a good moral character.
    • Successfully pass a background investigation, to include drug testing.
    • Successfully complete the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the respective discipline, or equivalent.
    • Achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination.

    Candidates will also be required to successfully pass an oral board interview, pre-employment testing to include a polygraph, psychological exam, physical examination, physical abilities test, and drug screen.

    Required Licenses & Certifications:

    • Valid Florida Operator's License without restrictions other than corrective lenses.
    • Maintain current CPR certification to include the use of AED.
    • Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officer.

    The successful candidate will possess all or some of the following qualifications:

    • Strong Public Relations skills.
    • Prior experience in the Maritime environment preferred.
    • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt.

    Responsibilities:
    Under the direction of the Canaveral Port Authority Chief of Police, responsible for law enforcement operations on the Port under F.S. 943, F.S. 311 and 33 CFR part 105.  Provide professional assistance to Canaveral Port Authority staff in various areas of professional expertise; foster cooperative working relationships with and among the various federal, state and local, intergovernmental, and regulatory agencies; communicate verbally and in writing with various public and private groups, inter and intra-departmental personnel, and the public on policy, procedure and regulatory issues; and perform other related work as required.

    Ad Expires 5/28/10
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DeSoto 
Hardee 
Hernando 

    Brooksville Police Department
    87 Veterans Avenue
    Brooksville, FL 34601
    Phone:  (352) 754-6800
    Contact:  Lieutenant Hankins
    E-mail Address:  rhankins@ci.brooksville.fl.us
    Website address:  www.ci.brooksville.fl.us/police
    Position:     Police Officer II
    Starting Salary: $33,782 - DOQ
    Educational Requirement: High School Graduate

    College level learning and prior experience preferred.

    Must be U.S. citizen, Certified LEO, valid driver's license & good driving history, correctable vision to 20/20, no felony arrest or use of felony class drugs; no tobacco use of any type, good moral character and no violation of moral turpitude laws.  Must pass oral board interview, physical agility, polygraph, drug, medical and psychological testing, and pass a thorough background investigation.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Ad Expires 9/06/10
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Highlands 
Hillsborough 

    Temple Terrace Police Department
    11250 N 56th Street
    Temple Terrace, FL 33617
    Phone: (813) 506-6500
    Contact:  Corporal Michael Hensel
    E-mail Address:  mhensel@templeterrace.com
    Website address:  www.templeterrace.com
    Position:     Police Officer
    Starting Salary: $41,239.16
    Educational Requirement: High School Graduate

    Must meet the minimum employment requirements established by FDLE Criminal Justice Standards and Training.
    Complete a Florida Basic Law Enforcement Academy and pass state LEO test.
    Applicant must undergo a background investigation and a scenario based oral board and interview.
    The successful applicant will take a written POST test and then after a post-conditional offer of employment complete a physical exam, drug screen, a psychological evaluation and polygraph examination.
    The successful applicant willcomplete an FTO program and probationary period.
    The City of Temple Terrace encourages minority applicants to apply and is seeking to maintain a list of qualified applicants for present and future position openings.

    Preferred Requirements: Florida Certified Police Officer, Associates degree or 60 hours of college credit from an accredited college/university,prior military experience, second or third language proficiency a plus.

    Ad Expires 9/30/10
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Indian River 
Manatee 

Okeechobee 
Orange 
Osceola 
Pasco 
Pinellas 
Polk 

    City of Winter Haven
    P.O. Box 2277
    Winter Haven, FL 33883
    Phone:   (863) 291-5650
    Website address:  www.mywinterhaven.com
    Contact:  Human Resources
    E-mail Address:  humanresources@mywinterhaven.com
    Position:      Police Chief
    Starting Salary:  $71,240
    Educational Requirements:  Bachelors Degree

    The City of Winter Haven, Florida seeks an innovative, financially savvy and competent professional Police Chief to successfully lead a progressive, fully accredited department with a $9.4 million annual budget and 82 sworn and 24 civilian employees.  The choice candidate will have vast knowledge of modern law enforcement administration; be a skilled leader, team player, effective negotiator, sound judgment and decision maker and open, effective communicator willing to remain community interactive.  Must have a Bachelors degree in police administration, criminology, criminal justice or related (Masters degree and graduation from the F.B.I. Academy, Southern Police Institute or FDLE Chief Executive Officer Training Program preferred); State of Florida Police Officer Certification; 10 years responsible law enforcement experience and five years serving in a command position; a valid Florida drivers license and good driving record.  Offers an excellent fringe benefit package and salary ($71,240 - $118,726, depending on qualifications), and is subject to a security background check, polygraph, psychological, and medical exam with a drug screen.  Applications and resumes accepted through June 4, 2010.

    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    Ad Expires 6/4/10
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Sarasota 

    City of Sarasota
    P.O. Box 1058
    Sarasota, FL 34230
    Phone:  (941) 951-3661
    Contact:  Lynette Garrett
    E-mail Address:  lynette.garrett@sarasotagov.com
    Website address:  www.sarasotagov.com
    Position:      Police Chief
    Starting Salary:  DOQ
    Educational Requirement:  Bachelors Degree

    The Sarasota Police Dept has 176 officers and 53 support personnel and is accredited by the Florida Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation.  Ideal candidate will have a Bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in law enforcement or related field and at least 15 yrs of progressively responsible experience in police operations with a minimum of 3 yrs at managerial level with a city or locale of at least comparable size and complexity; or the equivalent in education, training, and experience, which would provide the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.  Candidate must embrace the principals of community oriented policing.  Specialized training or graduation from the FBI Academy, Southern Police Institute, Federal Drug Enforcement Agency or similar graduate law enforcement education experience is desirable.  Must possess Florida State Law Enforcement certification or have the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.  Florida Drivers License required upon employment.  Salary dependent on qualifications.  Apply online at www.sarasotagov.com thru 8/31/10.  EEO/AA/ADA/Vet Pref Employer.

    Ad Expires 9/1/10
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Seminole 
St. Lucie 
Sumter 

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