Cityoforlando

Cityoforlando

Police Officer

Orlando - FL

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
Leadership

About the role

  • IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION WITHIN THE PAST SIX MONTHS OR YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION AND ARE STILL ACTIVE IN THE POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
  • Effective October 1, 2026
  • Salary: $69,932 (plus incentives: $71,777)--$--$116,929 annually

Responsibilities

  • In addition, it is the responsibility of each department manager and supervisor to give the Department's non-discrimination policy full support through leadership and by personal example.
  • In addition, it is the duty of each employee to help maintain a work environment which is conducive to and which reflects the Department's commitment to equal employment opportunity.
  • In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of July 26, 1990, the Orlando Police Department exercises an affirmative duty to make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and employees so that qualified individuals can perform the essential functions of a job.
  • Performs professional law enforcement work to maintain order to protect the public, maintain law and order in the community, detect and prevent crime, direct and control traffic, and investigate and apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity.

Requirements

  • Must be able to meet the restrictive drug standard.
  • You will be required to work in any area of the city.
  • You will be required to maintain proficiency in the use of police equipment.
  • You will be required to work with and for persons of differing race, sex, religious affiliations, age groups, and physical disabilities.
  • You must be able to testify as a law enforcement officer for the State Attorney's Office (SAO) and the United States.
  • When completing the application for Police Officer you will be required to input all previous work related positions since high school under the Work Experience section of the application.
  • Prior to taking the PAT, each applicant will be required to produce a completed PAT waiver.

Nice to have

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate which meets state standards.
  • College coursework preferred.
  • Meet the age requirement in accordance with Florida State Statutes (19 yrs. of age or more preferred.).
  • Physical Condition must meet the standards.

Compensation

  • $69,932 (plus incentives: $71,777)--$--$116,929 annually
  • Newly hired Police Officers who have two (2) or more years of relevant experience may be placed in Grade 2 of the Police Officer Pay Plan with a yearly salary of $74,559 (plus incentives: $ 76,404 ).

Equal opportunity

  • The Orlando Police Department is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity and provides for equal opportunity before and during employment with the Department for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, marital status, or other similar factors not job related. The Department's policy of equality of opportunity applies to all levels of employment in the Department and to all job classifications. In addition, it is the responsibility of each department manager and supervisor to give the Department's non-discrimination policy full support through leadership and by personal example. In addition, it is the duty of each employee to help maintain a work environment which is conducive to and which reflects the Department's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Every effort will be made to employ and retain qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of July 26, 1990, the Orlando Police Department exercises an affirmative duty to make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and employees so that qualified individuals can perform the essential functions of a job.
  • IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: SIGNIFICANT SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION
  • Candidates should first complete this Police Officer application. After submitting your application, the next step is for qualified candidates to complete the Civil Service Exam. The Civil Service Exam used by the Orlando Police Department, is the Frontline National Exam by the National Testing Network. There is additional information as to the content of this exam, on the National Testing Network's (NTN's) website at this link: Frontline National Exam. There are two (2) options on how to complete the Frontline National Exam, which are described below.
  • Selected applicants can complete the exam in-person in Orlando on a specific date determined by the Orlando Police Department. Applicants will be contacted by the Orlando Police Department concerning this option. The exam is administered by the Orlando Police Department. There is NO COST to complete the exam in-person. Generally, the exam is offered once per month. Applicants complete the exam in the morning. Applicants return to the testing venue in the afternoon, where results are divulged. Those passing the exam may have the opportunity to participate in the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and potentially a panel interview that same day.

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