The Key West Police Department is an equal opportunity employer. The Key West Police Department is a full-time Law Enforcement agency serving over 30,000 residents daily, offering careers in Law Enforcement and Civilian Support Positions. The City of Key West offers a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including time off, holidays, and personal time. Paid time off encourages and supports a healthy work-life balance and helps to retain and attract talent. The Key West Police Department currently accepts applications for Certified or immediately certifiable individuals in Florida.
The City of Key West observes 12 paid holidays per year for full-time Police officers and employees covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
Associates are entitled to paid vacation after completing 12 months of employment.
Vacation Pay is accrued based on length of service.
Sick Pay is accrued at 12 days per year.
Police Pension Plan is a contribution of 7 % of pay. After a 6 month probationary period, the city will contribute as described in the defined contribution pension summary. Full vesting after 10 years of service and a full retirement option is available after 20 years of service.
The employee is responsible for paying $25.00 per pay period toward health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage. The City pays 100% of the premium cost for the employee's life insurance policy in the amount of $15,000.00.
