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Police Recruitment
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.
Benefits
Paid Holidays:
The City of Key West observes 12 paid holidays per year for full-time Police officers and employees covered under the Collective Bargaining Agreement:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King's Birthday
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Easter
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Friday after Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Accrual of Leave:
Associates are entitled to paid vacation after completing 12 months of employment.
Vacation Pay is accrued based on length of service.
- 5 Years or Less 2 Weeks Paid Vacation
- 5 to 10 Years 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
- More than 10 Years 4 Weeks Paid Vacation
Sick Pay is accrued at 12 days per year.
Pension Plan:
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.
Insurance:
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.
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Danyle Gray
Phone: 305-809-1087