Salary Range: $29.13 – $41.27
Closing Date: Until Filled or max 60 days
Job Details:
This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property
through the enforcement of Federal, State and Local laws. Employees in this classification are involved
in the prevention, detection and investigation of crimes and maintaining law and order. Positions
allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on public protection.
Next Testing Date: December 9th, 2025
Deadline to Apply for Testing: Rolling Deadline
Location: Gainesville Police Department, Gainesville, FL
Testing dates will be held for Certified Officers & Non-Certified Officers
Testing does involve a physical fitness portion.
Please apply online then go to Background Forms thoroughly complete the:

• Background Data Packet
• Background Waiver
• Physician Recommendation forms
  **Note: Background Forms mailed after the pending postmarked date will not be accepted.
  If selected, applicants will be informed on where to mail their background forms along with a postmark
  date.
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  SUMMARY
  This is law enforcement, crime prevention, and public assistance work protecting life and property
  through the enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws. Employees in this classification are involved
  in the prevention, detection, and investigation of crimes and in maintaining law and order.
  Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited
  supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its emphasis on public protection.
  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
  Must meet the following criteria:
• Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED. Applicants must include, but are not limited
  to:
• At least one year of work experience (cumulative).
• Post-secondary education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
• Previous community service/volunteer service will be considered in lieu of work experience.
  CERTIFICATIONS OR LICENSES
  Licenses
• Valid State of Florida Driver’s License required at time of appointment. Applicants must have a
  good driving record at the time of appointment.
• Applicants must be citizens of the United States, nineteen years of age by the date of application,
  and able to meet health, physical, psychological, and background standards as set forth by the
  City of Gainesville and the State of Florida.
• Applicants must have no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving moral character,
  perjury, or making false statements; nor, after July 1, 1981, have pled guilty or nolo contendre to,
  or have been found guilty of any such crimes.
• Applicant’s current lifestyle and recent history must be cannabis free for the past twelve (12)
  months and free of other illicit or illegal drug use for the past thirty-six (36) months.
  Certifications
  The Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s
  Basic Law Enforcement Certification is required at the time of appointment.
  Make a difference in the community you live in! As a Community Builder—an employee with the City of
  Gainesville— you will have a direct hand in building and improving your community and making a visible
  impact on the lives of your neighbors. Working for local government is more than a job, it’s a chance to
  contribute to community success and to help enhance the Gainesville way of life