Police Officer

Lady Lake, FL
Lady Lake Police Department

Salary: $63,547.24 to $95309.76

Closing Date: Jul 31, 2025

Position Summary:

The Police Officer performs general duty police work including protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances.

Essential Functions:

  • Uphold our shared employee values of knowledge, respect, and integrity. Demonstrate personal initiative and a consistently positive attitude.
  • Meet the minimum requirements and standards established by Florida statutes.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Florida laws.
  • Must be skilled in the use of firearms.
  • Demonstrate the ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine the proper course of action to be taken.
  • Demonstrate the ability to cope with situations firmly, courteously and tactfully, and with respect for the rights of others.
  • Demonstrate the ability to learn the geography of the Town and its physical and social characteristics.
  • Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions.
  • Must have the ability to read and write effectively.
  • Must have the ability to communicate with individuals in person, on the telephone and the radio.
  • Must have the ability to view a stationary display screen for extended periods of time.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency.
  • Completion of the Minimum Standards courses as set forth by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Division of Criminal Justice Standards.
  • Must meet all entrance requirements as established by the Department.
  • Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • Possession of a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification.