Law Enforcement Officer - In-State Requirements
- Must Have Completed One of the Following:
Completed a Florida Law Enforcement Academy and received a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination, and eligible to receive law enforcement certification.
Completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and received a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination, and eligible to receive law enforcement certification. For more information on Florida Equivalency of Training, please click on the following link:
www.fdle.state.fl.us/CJSTC/Officer-Requirements/Equivalency-of-Training.aspx
- U.S. Citizen
- At Least 19 Years of Age
- Valid Drivers License
- High School Graduate / G.E.D.
- Good Moral Character
Employment Process
NOTE: When a vacancy occurs for the Law Enforcement Officer Pool position that has been advertised, the duration of the employment process could take approximately two to six months once an application is received. Law Enforcement Officer Pool positions are advertised in the People First System as vacancies occur.
Benefits
- Job Stability
- Tallahassee Assignment
- Competitive Starting Salary
- Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (Up to $130 per month depending on college degrees and completion of salary incentive courses)
- Uniform Cleaning Allowance ($500 Annually)
- Choice of Health and Medical Benefit Plans
- Training Opportunities
- Specialty Assignments; Bicycles, K-9, Hazardous Devices, etc.
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Tuition Free Education Plan
- Paid Vacations / Holidays
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- State Retirement (FRS)
- Deferred Retirement Option Plan
Starting Salary
$37,229.00 Annually / Plus Salary Incentive