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Police Officer/Police Officer Trainee / Police Department #9112
City of Cape Coral
Police Department
Location
Cape Coral, Florida, 33915
Salary
$35.64 - $57.89
per hour
Type
Closes
Not specified
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job is for police officers or trainees in Cape Coral, Florida, where you'll patrol communities, respond to emergencies, and engage with residents in a growing waterfront city.
It offers specialized roles like SWAT or marine units, strong benefits, and a sign-on bonus to build a rewarding career in law enforcement.
Ideal candidates are motivated individuals with some education or training who want to serve and protect in a supportive department.
Key Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED, or Associate degree/60 college credits (waivable at hire but must obtain within 5 years)
- Currently enrolled in a Florida-approved Criminal Justice Academy for Law Enforcement (CJSTC)
- Possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification, or equivalent certification eligible for Equivalency of Training (EOT)
- Possess a current Florida Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer Certification with 3 years continuous full-time service
- Must pass fingerprinting and safety-sensitive requirements
- Ability to commit to obtaining required education if not already held
- Eligibility for state benefits under Florida House Bill 3, including recruitment bonus
Full Job Description
SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes1st year officers have the opportunity to make over $70,000 with the additional holiday pay and night differential added on. City of Cape Coral Police Department also has the most lucrative retirement program in SW Florida!
$10,000 Sign on Bonus!
The Cape Coral Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the citizens of Cape Coral, Florida. Cape Coral, the second largest city in Florida (by land area) and the most populous city between Tampa and Miami, is a beautiful waterfront boating community with over 200,000 full-time residents.
The Cape Coral Police Department is one of the fastest-growing agencies in Florida. The Cape Coral Police Department is accredited at the state level by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) and internationally by the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). An industry leader in police training, technology, and community engagement, the Cape Coral Police Department is a fantastic place to build a career.
Why Should You Apply?
- Specialized law enforcement opportunities, including Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, K-9, Aviation, School Resource Officers, Marine Unit, SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Dive Team.
- A comprehensive set of benefits includes health, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive pension plan.
- Up to $3,500 in tuition reimbursement is available each fiscal year.
- Paid Holidays.
- Take-home vehicle program.
- CCPD provides all necessary equipment and uniforms.
- And Much More!
- A one-time Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus of up to $5,000.
- Terms and eligibility can be found under F.S.S. 445.08
Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
- High School Diploma / GED or an Associate degree or sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university.
- Currently enrolled in a Florida-approved Criminal Justice Academy for Law Enforcement (CJSTC)
- Possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification or a current Law Enforcement Certification that is eligible for Equivalency of Training (EOT) with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
- Possess a current Florida Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer Certification with three (3) years of continuous, uninterrupted full-time service
NOTE: Applicants who do not currently possess an associate's degree or sixty (60) college credits may waive this requirement at the date of hire, but will be required to sign an agreement to obtain an associate's degree or sixty (60) college credits within five (5) years of their sworn date.
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