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Police Officer
City of Panama City Beach —Panama City Beach, FL
- $27.52 - $35.08 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Driver's License
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance

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Police Officer

City of Panama City Beach -
Panama City Beach, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.52 - $35.08 an hour

Benefits

AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Pension plan
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Criminal procedure
City street navigation
Computer operation
Computer literacy
Radio communication systems
Company vehicle operation
Courtroom procedure
Driver's License
Math
Vehicle codes
Basic firearms training
Computer skills
Local ordinances
Traffic laws
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Salary

$27.52 - $35.08 Hourly

Location

17115 Panama City Beach Pkwy, PCB, FL

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

00470

Department

Police

Division

Patrol

Opening Date

07/30/2026

Description

This position is responsible for actively enforcing and upholding that of federal, state and local laws and ordinances, as well as the protection of life and property.

Examples of Duties

Proactively patrols the city to detect, deter, and neutralize criminal activity and traffic violations.

Responds to calls for service, including but not limited to domestic disputes, assaults/batteries, burglaries, robberies, traffic accidents, lost or missing persons, verbal and physical altercations, stranded or disabled motorists, alarms, trespasses, and public service duties.

Responsible for the preliminary investigation into traffic accidents and other incidents, which could include interviewing suspects, victims, complainants and witnesses, gathering information, collecting evidence, securing crime scenes, conducting follow ups, and making lawful arrests.

Apprehends, arrests, processes, and transports offenders.

Provides assistance and backup support to fellow officers, as well as providing mutual aid to other agencies and emergency service providers.

Provides traffic control and direction as needed for special occasions such as parades, funerals, concerts, holiday celebrations, school crossings, and other events.

Testifies and assists in judicial proceedings as necessary.

Interacts with the public by providing community policing.

Completes all required reports and forms in a timely manner.

Responsible for maintaining assigned patrol vehicle, uniform, and equipment.

Participates in the training and mentoring of less-experienced personnel.

Participates in specialized teams and task forces such as, Tactical Response Team, Traffic Homicide Investigation, Field Training Officer, Canine, Emergency Vehicle Operations, Firearms, and more.
Performs related duties.

Typical Qualifications

No prior experience required.

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level associated with a high school graduate or equivalent.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Florida for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain appropriate Florida State Officer Certification.

The ability to follow instruction with an attention to detail.

Ability to pass the department’s physical assessment test.

Must pass a Computer Voice Stress Analyzer (CVSA).

Must pass a Psychological exam administered by a certified doctor.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, constitutional rights, criminal and traffic codes, city ordinances, and department policies and procedures.

Knowledge of traffic accident investigation techniques and procedures.

Knowledge of the streets, businesses, and neighborhoods within the city.

Knowledge of the court system and judicial procedures.

Knowledge in basic computer literacy.

Knowledge and proficiency in operating and understanding police vehicles, firearms, and emergency equipment.

Knowledge in operating radios and communications equipment.

Knowledge and proficiency in restraining and or lawfully arresting persons without causing physical harm.

Knowledge and skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Police Sergeant and Corporal assigns work through general instruction. Work submitted by an officer is reviewed for compliance determined by established procedures, accuracy, detail, and the nature and justness of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include state and federal laws, traffic laws, city ordinances, court rulings, constitutional guidelines, training manuals, and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related law enforcement duties. The varied nature of calls and the potential for emergencies contribute to the complexity of the work.

While the purpose of this position is to protect life and property while enforcing federal, state, and local laws, the scope in which this is performed is continuously growing. Due to the varied nature of calls and potential for emergencies, the complexity of the work can be high.

CONTACTS

A police officer’s interactions are mostly with that of other law enforcement and the general public. However, through the course of their duties, and officer will interact with other city employees, emergency service providers, court system personnel, attorneys, judges, and medical personnel.

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, interview persons, and resolve problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while in a patrol vehicle, or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, walking, and running. The employee will frequently lift light and heavy objects, perform tasks or use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, drive at higher rates of speed while being fully aware and cognizant of civilian safety, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is generally performed in a patrol vehicle and outdoors, occasionally in inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, sand, machinery with moving parts, biohazards, and contagious or infectious diseases. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement equipment.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Although a police officer is not in a supervisory position within the department, they are still expected and required to supervise and manage any and all calls/scenes they are assigned to. The supervision and management of calls and scenes is vital to the success of the mission.

**These are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

PTO Leave: Leave begins accruing immediately. The schedule varies slighter for Police Employees.

Years Of Service Completed Annual Leave Cap Available
less than 5 years: 152 hours
5 to 9 years: 176 hours
10 to 14 years: 200 hours
15 to 19 years: 224 hours
20 + years: 248 hours

PTO begins accruing immediately. At the end of the year, any unused annual leave will roll over to the next year. Time will be accrued bi-weekly and shown on each paycheck.

RETIREMENT: Sworn police employees are fully vested after 10 years. Employees can become partially vested at five (5) years of service. Partial vesting at five (5) years is 50%, six (6) years 60%, seven (7) years 70%, eight (8) years 80%, and nine (9) years 90%.You are eligible for retirement upon the earlier of the attainment of age 50 and the completion of 20 years of credited service, the attainment of age 55 and the completion of 10 years credited service, the completion of 25 years of credited service, regardless of age, or the completion of 20 years of credited service, regardless of age by paying an additional contribution of your salary into the plan. The amount of the normal retirement benefit is based on your credited service and average final compensation. See Police Officers’ Pension Plan Summary for more details.

HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 14 holidays per year. The holidays are:

New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents' Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday After Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
Employee's Birthday

INSURANCE:* Florida Blue Health, Humana Dental & Securian Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance premiums are paid in full by the City for the Employee. Florida Blue Tiered Family Coverage available but paid by Employee via paycheck. (Blue Option LG Plan 03559 Spouse only $621/month; Child/Children $531/month; and Family $1,188/month) (Blue Option LG Plan HDHP Spouse only $280/month; Child/Children $244/month; and Family $535/month).

Spouse Dental Coverage only $34.85/month; Child/Children $49.31/month; Family Dental Coverage $87.48/month. Vision Coverage available: Employee only: $5.24/month; Spouse only $10.50/month; Child/Children $9.97/month; and Family $15.67/month). Both are covered by Humana. The City offers a suite of Allstate Worksite products available for purchase.

Note: Insurance coverage takes effect on the 1st of the month following your hire date.

Rough estimates are not necessarily exact.

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Employer

City of Panama City Beach

Address

17007 Panama City Beach Parkway

Panama City Beach, Florida, 32413

Phone

850-233-5100

Website

http://www.pcbfl.gov

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