Police Officer

Salary: $63,532.69 Annually
Location : Longwood, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600018
Department: Police
Opening Date: 05/12/2026
FLSA: Non-Exempt


Description
Join the Longwood Police Department! We are seeking motivated, dedicated, and courageous individuals to serve as Police Officers in our growing community. If you have a strong sense of duty, a commitment to justice, and the desire to make a difference, we want to hear from you! This selection process will be for developing an eligibility list for full time police officer positions.
Why Longwood PD?

• Starting Salary $63,532.69
• Prior Experience? You may be eligible for an additional increase, up to 12%, and we encourage you to ask us about our promotional and lateral transfer opportunities
• Visible tattoos permitted on your arms, wrists, and legs*
• Load bearing vest carriers
• Opportunities to work in various specialized units within the department and multi-agency task forces to include SWAT and the Dive Team
• Off Duty Detail opportunities locally and with UCF and Orlando Police Department
• 1% employee contribution into retirement, the City funds the rest!
• $0 premium employee only health insurance
• Ongoing training and career advancement opportunities
• No cost take home patrol vehicle (within mileage limits)
• Benefits negotiated in a collective bargaining agreement- Represented by Teamsters Local 385

About Us:

The Longwood Police Department is comprised of 50 law enforcement officers and support staff providing 24-hour coverage to the City's residents, the business community, and visitors. The police department utilizes Uniform Road Patrol, Traffic Enforcement, Criminal Investigations, Community Relations, K-9, and School Resource Programs.
Applicants Must:

• Be a United States Citizen
• Be at least 19 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma or GED
• Pass a pre-employment screening
• Maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
• Meet minimum qualifications listed in the Police Officer job description

The Longwood Police Department is committed to a diverse work force, is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
View the position requirements and the full job description here.

*Candidates must comply with


*This positing is open until filled*

Disclaimer

The City of Longwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Benefits are effective the first day of the month, following 30 days of employment, unless otherwise stated benefits are for eligible full-time employees only.

Health Insurance - The City offers three health plan options through United Healthcare.

United Healthcare Plan 22 - $0 cost for employee coverage!

United Healthcare Plan 21-H.S.A Plan - $0 cost for employee coverage!

United Healthcare Plan 20
Health Savings Account (HSA)- The City offers employees the option of aHealth Savings Account (HSA), which is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to eligible employees who are enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Employees may use their HSA on qualified medical expenses.

Flexible Spending - The City offers two Flexible Spending plans; a Health Care Flex Spending and a Dependent Care Flex Spending.

Dental Insurance - The City offers two dental options through Guardian. One option is a DHMO option which requires you to designate an in-network provider. The other option is a PPO options which give you the freedom to use in- and-out of network providers. You can access the dental provider's network and find a dentist near you at


Vision Insurance - The City offers a voluntary vision plan through United Healthcare Vision.


Employer Paid Basic Group Life and AD&D Insurance - The City of Longwood provides you with $50,000 of life and AD&D insurance. Teamsters and IAFF positions may have additional life insurance provided.


Optional: Employee Group Life and AD&D Insurance - You are also able to purchase additional life and AD&D insurance through the City. As a new hire, the guaranteed issue amount for employees to enroll is up to $100,000, up to $25,000 for your spouse and up to $10,000 for your child(ren). Employees are eligible for up to 5x your earnings to a maximum of $500,000. Your spouse is eligible for 50% of your coverage amount. Coverage over the guaranteed issue requires an Evidence of Insurability form.


Employer Paid Long Term Disability - At no cost to you, as a new hire, you are automatically enrolled in this benefit.


Aflac Voluntary Benefits - Through Aflac you will be able to enroll in Short-term Disability, Accident, Cancer or Critical Illness coverage, more information on how these plans work are available through


Nationwide Pet Insurance - Nationwide pet insurance helps you cover veterinary expenses so you can provide your pets with the best care possible-without worrying about the cost.
PENSION

The City provides a Defined Contribution Program through Florida League of Cities; all regular full-time employees are automatically enrolled in this benefit. The City makes a 10% contribution to general employees' pension plan.


The City contributes to the Teamsters (Police), and IAFF employees' pension plan and employees contribute 1% of their salary.


Deferred Retirement - Full-Time regular employees have the option of joining a 457 Deferred Retirement Plan in addition to the Employees' Pension Plan.


Employee Assistance - The City recognizes that personal problems and family member problems can affect work performance and quality of life in general. In an effort to provide support and assistance to employees and dependents, the City is providing this confidential program without cost to employees. Professional consultations cover financial matters, family communications, stress, alcohol/drug problems, emotional/psychological distress and legal problems.

Vacation Leave - The City provides annual paid vacation time off work to eligible full-time employees to allow for rest, recreation and personal activities. Vacation entitlement is based upon service credit.

Sick Leave - Regular full-time employees accrue (8) hours per completed month paid sick leave. Sworn firefighters accrue (12) hours per completed month paid sick leave. Sworn police officers accrue (8.4) hours (equivalent to the number of hours in a scheduled work shift).

HOLIDAYS

Thanksgiving Day

The day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

New Year's Eve

New Year's Day

Memorial Day

Independence Day
Labor Day

Employee Birthday**

Floating Holiday**
01


Are you currently 19 years of age or older?

• Yes
• I am 18, and will turn 19 within the next 90 days.
• No

02


Are you currently a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have more than 2 moving citation convictions within last 2 years?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have any permanent tattoos on your face, neck, or hands? (Please check all that apply).(Candidates for employment must comply with the Body Ornamentation Policy )

• I have permanent tattoos on my face
• I have permanent tattoos on my neck
• I have permanent tattoos on my hands
• I do NOT have any permanent tattoos on my face, neck, or hands

06


Please select your current Law Enforcement Certification status.

• I have successfully completed the Florida Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and State Exam.
• I am currently attending a State of Florida Law Enforcement Recruit Academy.
• Out of state sworn law enforcement/military police officer with intent to complete the State of Florida Equivalency of Training Course within 60 days of this application.
• I am not currently enrolled in the Law Enforcement Recruit Academy and have not completed the State Exam.

07


Describe your Law Enforcement experience (including agency names, assignment, dates).
08


Have you ever been disciplined by your current or previous employers?

• Yes
• No

09


If yes, explain below.
10


Have you ever been terminated or resigned in lieu of termination from a law enforcement agency?

• Yes, I have been terminated from a law enforcement agency
• Yes, I have resigned in lieu of termination, from a law enforcement agency
• No, none of the above

11


If yes, explain below.
12


Within the last twelve (12) months, have you failed to complete a Field Training Program with another law enforcement agency?

• Yes, I have failed within the last twelve (12) months, to complete a Field Training Program with another law enforcement agency.
• No, I have not failed within the last twelve (12) months, to complete a Field Training program with another a law enforcement agency.
• In the last 12 months, I have not been employed by another law enforcement agency.

13


If yes, explain below.
14


Have you ever committed any criminal acts (even if not caught)?

• Yes
• No

15


If yes, explain below.
16


Have you ever been questioned by a law enforcement agency as a suspect in an investigation? (Do not include situations in which you were a victim or witness to a crime.)

• Yes
• No

17


If yes, explain below.
18


Have you ever been arrested, charged, or detained by a law enforcement agency? (Include any arrests in which the charges were dropped, reduced, found not guilty, or in which the records were sealed or expunged. Failure to do so may result in termination of the application process. A Notice to Appear and Criminal Citations are considered an arrest and must also be listed. If yes, explain details to include charge, arresting agency, date and the final disposition of the case.) If "NO" write n/a.
19


Have you ever served probation, community control, or community service?

• Yes
• No

20


If yes, explain below.
21


Are any creditors pursuing you for outstanding debts?

• Yes
• No

22


If yes, explain below.
23


Are you currently more than three months behind on any bills?

• Yes
• No

24


If yes, explain below.
25


Within the last twelve (12) months, have you used marijuana in any forms?

• Yes, within the last twelve (12) months, I have used marijuana in any form.
• No, within the last twelve (12) months, I have NOT used marijuana in any form.

26


Within the last two (2) years, have you used any other illegal drugs: cocaine, crack, heroin, MDMA, ecstasy, spice, amphetamines, barbiturates, steroids, ISD, PCP, THC, hashish, inhalants, designer drugs or any other illegal drug?

• Yes
• No

27


Have you received a dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No

28


Candidates for employment must be tobacco free starting at date of employment. Do you agree?

• Yes
• No

29


Are you asserting Veterans Preference?If yes, select your category on the next question & upload the required documentation to your application.

• Yes
• No

30


Section 295.07(1), Florida Statutes (F.S.), provides for Veterans' Preference in employment appointment and retention, if qualified under one of the following categories, and not exempt under Section 295.07(4), F.S. Section 295.09, F.S., also provides Veterans' Preference for reinstatement, reemployment, and promotion.Listed below are the seven Veterans' Preference categories as outlined on the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs Veterans' Preference Certification, FDVA form VP-1, effective date: June/2016, incorporated in Rule 55A-7.013, F.A.C.

• A disabled veteran: 1. Who has served on active duty in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, has received an honorable discharge, and has established the present existence of a service-connected disability that is compensable under public laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs; or 2. Who is receiving compensation, disability retirement benefits, or pension by reason of public laws administered by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs and the United States Department of Defense. (section 295.07(1)(a),F.S.)
• The spouse of a person who has a total disability, permanent in nature, resulting from a service-connected disability and who, because of this disability, cannot qualify for employment, and the spouse of a person missing in action, captured in line of duty by a hostile force, or forcibly detained or interned in line of duty by a foreign government or power. (section 295.07(1)(b), F.S.)
• A wartime veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period or who has served in a qualifying campaign or expedition. Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility under this paragraph. (section 295.07(1)(c), F.S.)
• The unremarried widow or widower of a veteran who died of a service-connected disability. (section 295.07(1)(d), F.S.) A completed "Certification of Unremarried Widow or Widower" form (FDVA form VP-3) must be provided.
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or unremarried widow or widower of a member of the United States Armed Forces who died in the line of duty under combat-related conditions, as verified by the United States Department of Defense. (section 295.07(1)(e), F.S.) A "Certification of Unremarried Widow or Widower" form (FDVA form VP-3) must be provided.
• A veteran as defined in section 1.01(14), F.S., excluding active duty for training. (section 295.07(1)(f), F.S.)
• A current member of any reserve component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard. (section 295.07(1)(g), F.S.) A completed "Certification of Current Member of Reserve Component of the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard" form (FDVA form VP-2) must be provided.

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