City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents Day. Regular trash collections will continue on schedule. City Hall and Grassy Waters will re-open at 8 a.m. Tuesday; the Mandel Library Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. The regularly scheduled City Commission meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 17, at 5 p.m.
There will be no Clematis by Night on Thursday, February 12, or GreenMarket on Saturday, February 14, 2026, because of the Palm Tree Music Festival along the West Palm Beach Waterfront. Clematis by Night will be back on Thursday, February 19, and the GreenMarket with our great vendors will be back on February 21.
Published on January 16, 2026
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (January 16, 2026) — The West Palm Beach Police Department is accepting applications for Police Telecommunicators (dispatchers) responsible for answering 911 emergency and non-emergency calls.
The online application period opens Monday, January 19, 2026, and closes Friday, January 30, 2026.
The starting pay for this position is $26.22 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package featuring a 401(a) retirement plan, career advancement opportunities, access to an employee health center, a Health Reimbursement Account, and State of Florida 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification.
For individuals interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, serving as a Police Telecommunicator provides valuable experience and a potential pathway to becoming a sworn officer.
Interested applicants may apply online at www.wpb.org by selecting the “Jobs” option at the top of the homepage. Applications will be accepted from January 19 through January 30, 2026.
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Rachel Leitão
Public Information Officer
pdpio@wpb.org