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 Vacancy - Water/Waste Water Technician (Open until filled)

The Town of Havana is currently accepting applications for a Water/Wastewater Technician. Performs entry-level labor to assist in the operation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems. Predominantly functions on a construction crew performing excavation and repair of water and sewer lines. Please see below for a full job description.

Please contact the Town Clerk at [email protected] for additional information. Interested candidates should complete and submit a Town of Havana Employment Application (found below or you may pick up a paper copy at Town Hall).

Current Vacancy - Street Dept. Technician (Open until filled)

The Town of Havana is currently accepting applications for a Street Department Technician. This is an entry-level labor position to assist in maintaining and constructing Town infrastructure, including mowing and maintaining the Town right of way, roads, parks, and storm drain system. This employee will also assist with meter reading. This is a highly physcial job performed in all types of weather. Starting salary is $15.50 per hour with full benefits and paid holidays.

Sworn Police Officer

The Havana Police Department accepts applications on a continual basis for the position of Florida Certified Police Officer. Applicants must submit a completed application to:

Kenny Lewis, Chief of Police
121 E. 7^th 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 $100 per month. (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.

Town of Havana is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications will be considered for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.