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

South Region

Broward

    Broward College
    225 Las Olas Boulevard
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    Phone:  (954) 201-7450
    Contact:  Recruitment Office
    E-mail Address:  jobs@broward.edu
    Position: 
    District Director of Safety, Security & Emergency Preparedness
    Starting Salary (Certified): $70,900
    Agency Website address:  www.jobs.broward.edu
    Educational Requirement:  Bachelors Degree

    Reporting to the President and working collaboratively with the campus provosts and business deans, the District Director of Safety, Security, and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the coordination and leadership of college wide safety, security and emergency responsiveness for Broward College.

    Minimum Education:
    Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university in a related field of study.  Masters degree preferred.

    Minimum Experience/Training:
    Eight years of supervisory experience in law enforcement management or emergency management.  Certification in NIMS/ICS preferred.  Experience in academic settings preferred.

    Close Date:  7/12/2010.

    How to Apply for Broward College Positions:
    Apply on-line through www.jobs.broward.edu.  A complete online employment application is required and if the position requests it, additional documents may need to be attached:

    • Cover Letter
    • CV/Resume
    • Transcripts - Upon selection, official transcripts will be required.

    Employment is contingent upon Florida Department of Law Enforcement background verification, to include fingerprinting of candidates.  Positions are contingent upon budget approval by the Board of Trustees.

    Call (800) 682-3646 or (954) 201-7338 for more information.  Broward College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and person with disabilities.


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Collier
Glades
Hendry
Lee
    Lee County Port Authority Police Department
    11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671
    Fort Myers, FL 33913
    Phone:  (239) 590-4531
    Contact:  Human Resources
    E-mail Address:  airportHR@flylcpa.com
    Position: 
    Police Officer
    Salary:  $41,635 - $60,496
    Agency Website address:  www.flylcpa.com
    Educational Requirement:  High School Diploma/GED and Florida Police Officer Certification

    Located in Lee County, the Port Authority Police Department provides general law enforcement services to the Southwest Florida International and Page Field General Aviation Airports.  The Southwest Florida International Airport serves 7 million passengers per year ranking among the 60 busiest airports in the nation.  Along with the Patrol Division the department has specialized units: Canine, Investigation & Intelligence, Hazardous Device Squad, Bicycle Unit and Community Policing.  Patrol Officers work a twelve hour shift schedule; 84 hours biweekly.

    The Port Authority accepts applications on a continuous basis for the position of Certified Police Officer.

    Salary: $41,635 - $60,496
    Must be Certified Florida Police Officer
    Must have High school diploma/GED and valid FL driver's license required.

    Benefits: Paid Time Off, Florida Retirement System, Medical, Dental, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Special Pay Incentives and Tuition Reimbursement.

    Job Line: 239-590-4535

    Send Application to:
    Lee County Port Authority - Human Resources
    11000 Terminal Access Road, Suite 8671
    Fort Myers, FL 33913

    EOE/DFW


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Martin
Miami-Dade

    Federal Reserve Bank, Miami Branch
    9100 NW 36th Street
    Miami, Florida 33178-2425
    Website Address to Apply:  www.frbatlanta.org
    Position:  
    Chief of Police
    Salary: Commensurate with Experience
    Educational Requirements:  Bachelors Degree preferred; HS Diploma or GED required

    As the senior law enforcement official of the Bank or Branch, plans, organizes, directs and controls all law enforcement and security services to ensure the safety and security of Bank properties, assets and staff.  Develops, implements, and evaluates operational goals and objectives, programs and procedures according to requirements outlined by the Federal Reserve System and the Sixth District.  Ensures that department goals and overall Bank objectives are met.  This position is an essential function of the Bank and may require extended work hours and/or work during emergency or crisis situations.  Formulates and institutes strategic plans, policies and procedures governing activities of the law enforcement unit to ensure the department's contribution to the Bank's overall plan and strategies; formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures; reviews activities and results for accomplishment of stated objectives; revises law enforcement operations and activities to meet changing conditions; develops and implements policies and procedures to ensure requirements outlined by the Department of Justice, the Board of Governors and the Sixth Federal Reserve District are adhered to.  Manages the operations of a non-traditional Law Enforcement Unit on a 24-hour basis.  Develops and analyzes the department's organizational structure and implements effective work activities; ensures that personnel are deployed in shifts or working units which efficiently meets the Bank's need for law enforcement operations.  Reviews actions of subordinate supervisors in regard to employee complaints and/or grievances; ensures senior management is kept abreast of law enforcement and administrative problems through oral and written reports.  Establishes and maintains a working environment conducive to positive morale, individual style, quality, creativity and teamwork; communicates plans, policies and procedures to staff.  Analyzes law enforcement concepts, problems, and situations and proposes effective and reasonable courses of action; provide quality services and implement improved methods of performing the work, when possible.  Selects, develops and manages department staff to maximize operational effectiveness.  Plans for department staffing needs and selects qualified staff to meet current and future department needs.  Trains and develops staff to ensure operational depth and maximum use of strengths and abilities.  Counsels subordinate staff on performance expectations and progress.  Recommends salary actions, promotions and other personnel actions including disciplinary actions and termination under the Bank's progressive discipline policy.  Responsible for effective communication, liaison and coordination between the Law Enforcement Unit, other Bank departments, other Reserve Banks and agencies (i.e., FBI, Secret Service, Police Departments, and Local/State government [Homeland Security Office, Attorney General Office, etc.]) to promote a positive reputation for operational effectiveness, support of Bank goals, and to exchange law enforcement information.  Represents the Bank in law enforcement matters and works with Board management and other offices on matters of mutual interest.  Advises senior management on District protective strategies and procedures.  Drafts reports and correspondence, conducts studies, or develops special plans as required.  Manages or participates in projects related to department, District, or System initiatives or administration, such as usage of technical security equipment.  This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job.

    Job Requirements:

    • Minimum of five years proven leadership experience in law enforcement (may include military law enforcement or other non-traditional law enforcement experience) physical security or infrastructure protection field.
    • Proven leadership competencies in department level strategic planning and project execution.
    • Prior experience leading operational and environmental changes.
    • Excellent analytical and administrative skills.
    • Ability to successfully transition into a non-traditional law enforcement leadership role.

    Education:
    • Bachelors degree in criminal justice or other related fields is preferred.
    • High School diploma or equivalent required.
    • Certified Protection Professional designation desired.
    • Previous attendance at an executive development course such as the FBI National Academy or a Command College desirable.
    • Ability to successfully transition into a non-traditional law enforcement leadership role.

    Other Requirements:
    • Will be required to provide Management coverage on any of three shifts to include weekends and holidays on a periodic basis. May be required to change/rotate shifts based on the needs to the department.
    • This position is an essential function of the Bank and may require extended work hours, travel and/or work during emergency or crisis situations.
    • Must be able to complete required basic and in-service training to maintain designation as a Federal Reserve Law Enforcement Officer.
    • A multi-phased assessment process will be used to select the most qualified candidate for this position.

    "Successful applicant will be required to obtain Secret level Security Clearance."

    Apply at www.frbatlanta.org; the position will be listed under the Miami job openings.


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    Golden Beach Police Department
    1 Golden Beach Drive
    Golden Beach, Florida 33160
    Phone:  (305) 932-0744, ext. 238
    Contact:  Human Resources Director Lissette Perez
    E-mail Address:  lperez@goldenbeach.us
    Website address:  www.goldenbeach.us
    Position 1:  
    Police Officer - Full-Time
    Starting Salary:  $43,260

    Applications Accepted 8-12 to 9-3, 2010

    Requirements:
    Candidates must be community policing orientated, high quality, dedicated professionals either employed in a full-time sworn classification by another police agency or honorably separated within the preceding 42 months.  Interested officers are requested to complete the application form located on the Town's website at www.goldenbeach.us.  Applicants are requested to forward the completed application, with an attached professional photograph and required documents, to the Town's Human Resources Director.

    Compensation:
    The Police Officers current salary range is $43,260 beginning to $66,203 after 10 years. Officers work a five-day week and are eligible for Sergeants' promotions after two (2) years of service with the GBPD.  The probationary period for new officers is twelve months.  All beginning officers receive two weeks vacation leave; twelve sick leave days annually; overtime; along with holiday compensation for 9 regular and 3 floating holidays.  The Town provides: paid health insurance for officers, 50% health insurance for the officers' families, 100% paid life insurance (year's salary), a municipal pension with a 3% multiplier with vesting at ten years.  Officers are provided with uniforms; a firearm & equipment; longevity pay of $300 3-5 years, $1,000 at 6-9 years, $2,000 at 10-14 years, and $2,800 at 15 years and above; and an education incentive of $750 (Associate) to $1,500 (Masters).  The Extra-duty Detail rate ($40) is $35 per hour for the Officer and $5 for the Town's Administration fee, with a 4-hour minimum.  A partial take-home vehicle program was initiated in 2007 with 10 of the 20 full-time officers now being assigned a take-home vehicle.

    Golden Beach and its Police Department:
    The Golden Beach Police Department serves a barrier island municipality of 1,000 residents located on the Atlantic Ocean in northeast Miami-Dade County.  The Police Department is budgeted for a Chief, a Captain, a Lieutenant, three (3) Sergeants, fourteen (14) full-time Officers, six (6) part-time officers, and three (3) non-sworn positions.  In addition to patrol, specialty services provided by the Department include: ATV Beach Patrol, Bicycle Patrol, Detective, Drug Task Force investigations, Honor Guard, K-9 Patrol, and Marine Patrol.  The Department's patrol fleet consists of all sport utility vehicles (SUVs), recently equipped with laptop computers and patrol rifles.  In order to further professionalize the Department, the commitment has been made to initiate the "Law Enforcement Recognition" process of the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), later this year or in early 2011.

    Ad Expires 9/3/10

    Golden Beach Police Department
    1 Golden Beach Drive
    Golden Beach, Florida 33160
    Phone:  (305) 932-0744, ext. 238
    Contact:  Human Resources Director Lissette Perez
    E-mail Address:  lperez@goldenbeach.us
    Website address:  www.goldenbeach.us
    Position 2:  
    Police Officer - Part-Time
    Starting Salary:  $15 per hour

    Applications Accepted 8-12 to 9-3, 2010

    Requirements:
    Candidates must be community policing orientated, high quality, dedicated professionals either employed in a full-time or part-time sworn classification by another police agency or honorably separated within the preceding 42 months. Interested officers are requested to complete the application form located on the Town's website at www.goldenbeach.us. Applicants are requested to forward the completed application, with an attached professional photograph and required documents, to the Town's Human Resources Director.

    Compensation:
    All Part-time Officers are considered Reserve Officers of the Department and as such are required to donate sixteen hours per month of patrol duty as a Reserve.  All hours worked in excess of that amount are compensated at $15 per hour.  Court appearances are compensated at the rate of $67.50 per appearance or the actual amount of time at the $15 per hour rate, which ever is greater.  Part-time Officers are allowed to participate in Extra-duty Details and receive the same rate of compensation as full-time officers, when performing that function.  The current Extra-duty Detail rate of $40 per hour with a 4-hour minimum.  The Extra-duty Detail rate for the Officer is $35 per hour and the Town receives $5 of the $40 per hour rate as an Administration Fee.  The Town provides all uniforms, a firearm, and equipment.  Part-time Officers are covered by Workers Compensation.

    Part-time or Reserve Officers are not covered by either the Town's full-time employee ordinance provisions or the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the full-time officers and therefore are "at will" employees.  At any time, their part-time employment status can be terminated for any reason or no reason, with no right of appeal.

    Golden Beach and its Police Department:
    The Golden Beach Police Department serves a barrier island municipality of 1,000 residents located on the Atlantic Ocean in northeast Miami-Dade County.  The Police Department is budgeted for a Chief, a Captain, a Lieutenant, three (3) Sergeants, fourteen (14) full-time Officers, six (6) part-time officers, and three (3) non-sworn positions.  In addition to patrol, specialty services provided by the Department include: ATV Beach Patrol, Bicycle Patrol, Detective, Drug Task Force investigations, Honor Guard, K-9 Patrol, and Marine Patrol.  The Department's patrol fleet consists of all sport utility vehicles (SUVs), recently equipped with laptop computers and patrol rifles.  In order to further professionalize the Department, the commitment has been made to initiate the "Law Enforcement Recognition" process of the Commission for the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), later this year or in early 2011.

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    University of Miami
    205 Facilities Admin
    Coral Gables, Florida 33124
    Contact:  Lillian De La Hoz
    E-mail Address:  ldelahoz@miami.edu
    Website address:  um.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=2030339
    Position:  
    Director, Emergency Preparedness
    Educational Requirement:  Bachelors Degree

    The Department of Real Estate and Facilities at the Coral Gables campus is searching for a highly professional individual to join the department as Director of Emergency Preparedness. This is a senior level position reporting to the Vice President of Real Estate and Facilities.  Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: prepare, administer, and orchestrate University Emergency Response Plans for all University emergency support functions, operating divisions, hospital, clinics and schools; manage the ongoing development, review and revision of the Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans; collaborate with department managers to document, train, test and improve departmental unit plans for all campuses and work locations; coordinate the initial development and attainment of National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) compliance an on-going maintenance of same.  The Department of Real Estate and Facilities serves as the center for enterprise-wide planning and coordinated responses to emergency/catastrophic events, and will exercise its expertise and resources in partnership with numerous stakeholders to create a disaster resilient and well prepared University community.  This office will collaborate with University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) and Security Departments at all UM campuses and work locations. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Emergency Management or related business field; Graduate Degree in Emergency & Disaster Management preferred.  Experience may be substituted for graduate degree.  Completion of NIMS program is preferred or ultimately required.  Experience: Minimum of 5 years of emergency preparedness experience required with progressively increasing levels of responsibility, including at least 5 years of supervisory/management experience.Experience as a NIMS trainer is preferred.  Position# 041352 In order to be considered for this position you must apply online at: www.miami.edu/careers (keyword #041352).

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    University of Miami Police Department
    5665 Ponce De Leon Boulevard
    Coral Gables, Florida 33146
    Contact:  Thalia Ferrandiz
    E-mail Address:  tferrandiz@miami.edu
    Website address:  www.miami.edu/training
    Position:  
    Crime Prevention Officer
    Annual Salary:  $38,000 - $44,000
    Educational Requirement:  High School Diploma

    The University of Miami Police Department is now accepting applications for the full-time civilian position of Crime Prevention Officer (#010035). All applicants must pass a thorough background investigation. Employment includes:

    • University-contributed retirement plan (5% of pay) and matching of employee contributions (up to an additional 5%)
    • Annual performance-based merit increase
    • Free meal plan
    • UM tuition remission for qualified employee & dependents
    • Group Medical & Dental insurance
    • UM employee benefits

    Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Oversight of crime prevention programs, services, initiatives and special projects on campus, including but not limited to: manage and coordinate over 50 existing crime prevention programs; research & development of new and innovative crime prevention programs; research & present proposals to improve safety of campus; develop and conduct various public speaking assignments and interviews related to safety and crime prevention issues; manage and direct the 'Canes Resource Officer program; perform Victim Advocate duties; computer Crime Mapping system; crime analysis; prepare and submit all crime reports mandated by the State and Federal Government; assume responsibility for Clery Act compliance; oversee publication and dissemination of brochures, guides and promotional items; maintain, troubleshoot and prepare new installation proposals for the Blue Light Telephone system; recommend and oversee installation of safety and security devices; conduct security surveys; research and write articles for publications; develop and maintain the Police Department website; patrol duties on as-needed basis; other duties as assigned.  THIS POSITION IS A NON-SWORN POSITION THAT DOES NOT REQUIRE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE.

    Requirements: High school diploma; minimum of 3 year job related experience; must possess strong communication, interpersonal and English verbal and written skills.  Must obtain FCPTI crime prevention certifications, RAD and SAFE self-defense program certifications within one year of appointment.

    Position# 010035
    In order to be considered for this position you must apply online at: www.miami.edu/careers (keyword #010035).

    EO/AAE

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Monroe
Palm Beach


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