Employment Opportunities
To apply for any position at the Town of Havana, please complete our required Application Form (if available) below or obtain an application in person at our offices. Please make sure you meet the specific qualifications for the position you are applying for; otherwise the application will not be processed. We look forward to receiving your application and discussing the employment opportunity of interest.
Current Opening - Police Officer (7/1/2024)
The Havana Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Florida Certified Police Officer. Applicants must submit a completed application to:
Kenny Lewis, Chief of Police
121 E. 7th Ave.
Havana, FL 32333
Qualifications:
Must meet the minimum standards set forth by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and possess a current Certificate of Completion.
Salary: $43,690.00
Successful completion of:
- Employment physical
• Drug screen
• Background check
• Psychological evaluation.
Benefits:
- Florida Retirement System
• Associate & Bachelor’s degree annual incentive pay
• 12 Paid holiday, 104 hours vacation accrual, 104 hours sick time accrual
• Employee health insurance cost $40.00 Bi- weekly. (Capital Health Plan)
• 12 Hour Shifts (Every other weekend off)
* Take home vehicle program
* Department issued uniforms, leather, GLOCK 40cal, and other needed equipment
General description of duties:
General duty police work responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention, detection and investigation of crime, maintenance of law and order and other duties associated with the protection of life, property, and public safety. Law enforcement officers perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes, Town of Havana policy & procedures and departmental policies & procedures. Position performs essential functions as outlined in the official position description and applicable to assigned functional area. Performs related work as required. Persons hired into this position will be expected to work on an assigned shift, which may include holidays.