POSITION TITLE: Police Officer Second Class
POSITION NO: 07-0043
The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Police Officer Second Class in the Police Department. Applicant must meet the minimum standards and training as specified in the Florida Statues and be certified by the State of Florida.
Applicant must be at least 21 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent, with good moral character and background. Successful applicant must have a valid Florida driver’s license, and must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED.
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POSITION TITLE: Police Reservist
POSITION NO: 08-0017
The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Police Reservist in the Police Department. Applicant must meet the minimum standards and training as specified in the Florida Statues and be certified by the State of Florida.
Applicant must be at least 21 years old, a high school graduate or equivalent, with good moral character and background. Successful applicant must have a valid Florida driver’s license, and must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. |
POSITION TITLE: Permanent Part-Time Girls Club Leader
POSITION NO: 08-0018
The City of Lake City is accepting applications for the position of Permanent Part-Time Girls Club Leader in the Parks & Recreation Department.
Applicant must have the ability to work with young people and organize activities for children in their age group. Applicant must be able to pass a swimming test.
Applicant must be 18 years of age and possess a valid Florida Driver’s License are required. This is a permanent part-time position working 20 hours per week, Monday-Friday. The salary for this position is $8.00 per hour. Applicant will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. |
POSITION TITLE: Police Chief
POSITION NO: 08-0023
The City of lake City, located in northern Florida’s Columbia County, (Population approximately 12,000) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Police. This Professional law enforcement position consists of responsible administrative and technical police work in the direction of personnel and activities of the police department. Of the 65 department members 45 are sworn officers. Work is performed under the general direction of the City Manager. Salary range for the position is $49,771.12 - $77,145.24, depending on qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern police administration and crime prevention, including police records and their application to the solution of police problems.
- Knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances and the standards by which the quality of police service is evaluated
- Knowledge of the organization and functions of the City departments and of the County, State and Federal law enforcement, regulatory and licensing agencies.
- Knowledge of effective management practices, and the ability to plan, assign, direct, supervise and provide strong leadership to the department.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City officials, the media and the public; ability to establish and maintain good public relations.
- Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, and to make good quality decisions.
- Ability to assess, select and promote quality people and make decisions regarding complaints, terminations and other disciplinary actions.
Education and Experience:
- Must have and Associates Degree in Criminology, Law Enforcement or related field.
- Ten (10) years in Law Enforcement and responsible administrative positions; three (3) years of which must have been at the level of Chief or Assistant Chief in a comparable department.
- History of successfully setting and accomplishing goals and objectives.
Certification and License Requirements
- Certification as a law enforcement officer in Florida or the ability to attain such certification in a reasonable amount of time after appointment.
- Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License
The City offers a generous benefits package including health, dental and life insurances
The City offers a generous local police pension plan
Resumes along with salary history and up to five references must be submitted by e-mail or fax no later than January 1, 2009 to:
City of Lake City
Carrie Correia, Director of Human Resources
E-Mail: correiac@lcfla.com
Fax: (386) 758-5490 |
