If you are interested in being a Alachua Police Officer or are interested in other employment at the Alachua Police Department, you can submit an application, click on the link below:

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Police Officer 

Application Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be a United States Citizen
• Possess a valid Florida driver's license
• Be a high school graduate or its equivalent
• No felony convictions or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statements
• Possess good moral character
• Achieved an acceptable score on the State Officer Certification Exam
• Must not have had a dishonorable discharge from the military

Selection Process

• Submit an application
• Oral board interview
• Background investigation
• Polygraph examination
• Psychological evaluation
• FDLE medical examination
• Drug screening

 Benefits

• Competitive salary with salary increase plan
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package to include:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Life ($30,000.00)
• Supplemental insurance and flexible spending accounts
• Florida Retirement System
• 457 deferred compensation: Traditional and Roth IRA's (Employee only contributions)
• Fitness center incentive
• Technology and wellness purchase plan
• Annual leave
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

To view a in-depth list of the benefits offered, visit the city's benefit page.

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Communications

Application Requirements

• Be at least 19 years of age
• High school graduation or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• A comparable amount of training, education or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
• FCIC/NCIC certified within six (6) months of hire.
• Department of Health certified within one (1) year.
  

Selection Process

• Submit an application
• Oral board interview
• Background investigation
• Drug screening

 Benefits

• Competitive salary with salary increase plan
• Comprehensive employer-paid benefits package to include:
  1. Medical
  2. Dental
  3. Vision
  4. Life ($30,000.00)
• Supplemental insurance and flexible spending accounts
• Florida Retirement System
• 457 deferred compensation: Traditional and Roth IRA's (Employee only contributions)
• Fitness center incentive
• Technology and wellness purchase plan
• Annual leave
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement

To view a in-depth list of the benefits offered, visit the city's benefit page.