Veteran’s Preference
Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and that certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment by the state and its political subdivisions and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Town of Ocean Ridge is an Equal Employment Opportunity Advocate. If you have any questions about equal employment opportunities or feel you may have been discriminated against, you may contact Jean Hallahan, Human Resource Administrator, at (561) 732-2635 extension 10 or by email at jhallahan@oceanridgeflorida.com. IF ASSISTANCE OR ACCOMMODATIONS IN COMPLETING AN APPLICATION ARE NEEDED, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT 561-732-2635 Ext 10.

Drug-Free Workplace
The Town of Ocean Ridge is committed to a drug-free workplace to maintain a safe, healthy and productive work environment. In support of this commitment, all job applicants in mandatory testing or safety-sensitive positions are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. The Town maintains a policy to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act prohibiting the illegal use and possession of intoxicants and controlled substances by Town employees.

Police Department Employment Opportunities
The Town of Ocean Ridge is seeking to fill the position of Chief of Police.  This Command Staff position oversees an Atlantic coastal barrier island community with a year-round population of 1,830.  The department consists of 16 full-time certified officers (and 2 frozen positions) and six full-time dispatchers, the department currently has several members that are trained as paramedics/EMTs with plans to train and equip additional staff with these skills.  Click here to read the job description.  Interested parties can submit a letter of interest and resume to Town Manager Lynne Ladner at lladner@oceanridgeflorida.com.  If you have any questions you can email or call  561-732-2635.

Applications for the full-time position of 911 Dispatcher are currently being accepted.  To view the job advertisement with submission requirements and to download the employment application please click here. If you would like more information regarding our team, our flyer with up to date information  regarding our agency's starting salary, benefits, and other important information can be obtained by clicking on Join Our Team!

Applications for the full-time position of Police Officer are currently being accepted.  To view the job advertisement with submission requirements and to download the employment application please click here. If you would like more information regarding our team, our flyer with up to date information  regarding our agency's starting salary, benefits, and other important information can be obtained by clicking on Join Our Team!

Applications for the position of Police Reserve Officer are currently being accepted.

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Any questions related to employment with the Town of Ocean Ridge Police Department should be directed to Chief Richard Jones at 561-732-8331 or by email at rjones@oceanridgeflorida.com

Town Hall Employment Opportunities

To view job opportunities, please visit our Human Resources section by clicking here.