Police Officer/Police Officer Trainee / Police Department #9403
Safety-sensitive position. Fingerprinting required.
About the role
The Cape Coral Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the citizens of Cape Coral, Florida. Cape Coral is the second-largest city in Florida by land area and the most populous city between Tampa and Miami, with over 200,000 full-time residents. The 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 offers specialized law enforcement opportunities.
Opportunities
- Patrol
- Investigations
- Traffic
- K-9
- Aviation
- School Resource Officers
- Marine Unit
- SWAT
- Crisis Negotiation Team
- Dive Team
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive pension plan
- Up to $3,500 in tuition reimbursement each fiscal year
- Paid holidays
- Take-home vehicle program
- All necessary equipment and uniforms provided
- One-time Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus of up to $5,000 (eligibility under Florida House Bill 3)
Pay
First-year officers have the opportunity to make over $80,000 with additional holiday pay and night differential. The City of Cape Coral Police Department also offers the most lucrative retirement program in Southwest Florida.
Requirements
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
- Applicants without an associate's degree or sixty (60) college credits may waive this requirement at the date of hire but must sign an agreement to obtain it within five (5) years of their sworn date.
- 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 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