THIS IS AN ONGOING JOB POSTING. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE KEPT ON FILE FOR ONE YEAR.

The protection of life and property through the enforcement of all federal, state, county and local laws, unless otherwise provided in the statutes and ordinances, under the general supervision of the Chief of Police, Major and Police Sergeant.

Experienced officers may start up to $79,882 (step 4 of 8)

Benefits

• Full Family Heath Insurance at NO COST (Florida Blue Cross/Blue Shield) 

• Family dental and vision plan options

• Salary Step Plan (8 steps to top pay)

• Associate & Bachelor’s degree annual incentive pay ($2000-$4000 annually) 

• Uniform Allowance ($1165 annually)

• Night shift differential pay (6%)

• Assignment Pay (Marine Patrol 5%, Detective 5%)

• Paid annual gym membership (Up to $250)

• 13 Paid holidays (30 hrs. pay, if worked) + 3 paid personal days + 120 hours vacation accrual

• Florida Retirement System

• Tuition reimbursement

• Compensatory and sick time accrual

• Paid Funeral Leave (5 days)

• Sick Time Buyback (60 hrs annually)

• 12 Hour Shifts (Every other weekend off)