Apply In Person: Human Resources, 1820 Hendry Street ( Broadway entrance ) Fort Myers, FL 33901
Mail Applications to: Human Resources, P.O. Drawer 2217 Fort Myers, FL 33902

Last Updated: August 18, 2008
To Apply: A City of Fort Myers employment application is required and may be obtained at our website: www.cityftmyers.com/jobs

“Fort Myers is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. No person shall, on the basis of race, color, disability, marital status, age, sex, religion or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity under the jurisdiction of the city government of Fort Myers. Preference to be given to eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans in accordance with Florida Statues.”

PROTECTIVE SERVICES/POLICE DEPARTMENT

POLICE CHIEF
The City of Fort Myers, Florida, the county seat of Lee County, is located on the Caloosahatchee River in Southwest Florida, midway between Tampa and Miami. The City covers 48.82 square miles and has a rapidly growing and highly diverse population of more than 65,000. Fort Myers issued $650 million in new construction permits in 2006 and it was ranked as one of the top median metro cities in the nation for doing business by Inc. Magazine.

Fort Myers is a full-service city with a staff of approximately 1,143 full-time employees and 66 part-time employees. The City’s general fund budget is more than $93 million. Its total budget is more than $378 million. Fort Myers functions as a Council/Manager form of government. The Council/Manager form of government, along with the creation of a new sixth councilmanic ward, was established by voter referendum in April of 2005. Under this system, the City is governed by a seven-member, nonpartisan City Council consisting of a Mayor, elected at large, and six Council members elected by wards to staggered terms. The City recently employed its first full-time City Manager.

Fort Myers has a full-service, well-regarded Police Department comprised of 206 sworn and 91 civilian employees. Its current budget is approximately $26 million.

The City is looking for a success-proven local government law enforcement manager who most likely has come up through the ranks, has the equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) from an accredited school, and eight years of command level experience in law enforcement preferably at the local government level. Prefer experience gained in a jurisdiction similar to Fort Myers. Must understand and strongly support community oriented policing. Must be a strong manager and leader with exceptional interpersonal skills, a talent for communications at all levels and a thorough understanding and respect for the role of police officer. Must be a visionary with ability to inspire exceptional performance from employees. Must be outgoing and visible with employees and the community. Must be fair, forthcoming and straight forward.

Competitive salary range with excellent benefits with beginning salary negotiable DOQ.

This position will be open until filled. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter without delay to:

Robert E. Slavin, President
SLAVIN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
3040 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite A-1
Norcross, Georgia 30071
Phone: (770) 449-4656
Fax: (770) 416-0848
E-mail: slavin@bellsouth.net  
Web site: www.slavinweb.com

Note: Under Florida Law, resumes are public documents and will be provided to the media upon request. Please call prior to submitting your resume if confidentiality is important to you.

POLICE OFFICER
Date Closed:  Continuous
Non-Certified - $17.33/hr
Florida Certified - $19.47/hr.  (Based on prior experience)
Police Department (1002) - Responsible for protection of the public through the enforcement of state laws and city ordinances.  Essential functions include:  responding to calls of service; patrolling assigned area; and excellent communication skills.
Florida Driver’s License required.  Prefer two-year college degree.  Applicants must be able to meet the minimum requirements for a law enforcement officer.

INTERNAL JOBS POSTINGS

The following positions are open to City of Fort Myers Employees Only. Please obtain and complete a BID FOR TRANSFER FORM. These forms are available on the Intranet or in the Human Resources Department. The completed BID FOR TRANSFER FORM should be turned into the Human Resource Department no later than the closing date posted for the position.

There are no internal postings at this time.