At this time, we are not accepting applications for the position of Police Officer. When the position is open and applications are being accepted, you can apply online through our Human Resources 'Current Career Opportunities' page. We are accepting applications for the volunteer Auxiliary Police Officer position. For more information, please visit our Auxiliary Program page.
All applications received will be retained for a period of four years, as per the State of Florida's records retention requirements.
Selection Process:
The initial application will be screened for minimum qualifications. You will receive notification, by mail, of the receipt of your application. Please DO NOT telephone for this information due to the large number of applicants and time length of processing. The Town of Jupiter accepts applications from non-certified applicants; however, preference shall be given to those applicants who are certified or are currently enrolled in an FDLE approved police academy.
As positions become available, qualified applicants are selected to move forward in the process. Qualified, selected applicants will be notified of their eligibility to receive the second portion of the application package. This part of the application should be completed, including all attachments, and submitted to: Town of Jupiter Police Department, Applicant Processing, 210 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL 33458. The second portion of the application will be reviewed and as positions are available, qualified, applicants will be contacted and invited to attend a formal interview (Police Oral Review Board). Out-of-State applicants will always be provided adequate notice to accommodate travel arrangements.
Applicants who successfully complete the formal interview will then follow the following process:
Extensive Background Investigation Conditional Offer of Employment Truth Verification Examination (CVSA) Medical Examination & Drug Screen Psychological Examination Formal Interview with Chief of Police Once an applicant has been selected to move into background investigation, it is anticipated that the process will take approximately ten weeks (dependent on applicant's employment and residency history).
Post-conditional offer testing for out-of-state applicants will be scheduled on consecutive days with adequate notice for the applicant to make travel arrangements.