Police Officer

Summary

Police Officer

Interested in becoming an officer? We will pay you $25.76 while attending the Police Academy and help you to get a grant to pay for your academy.

Entry level Police Officer starts $60,000. Plus built-in overtime and holiday pay.

Already have years of service with another agency? We start higher than the $60,000, depending on years of service.

Specialized Units:

Emergency Response Team, K-9 Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Street Crime Unit, Traffic Unit, UAV/Drone Unit, School Resource Officer, Community Relations, and Crisis Negotiations Team

State of Florida pays $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly Florida State Certified Officers

Email Lt. Bryce Phillips for more information bphillips@rockledgepolice.org

Benefits

Paid vacation time-

• 1-3 year(s) 80 hours (2 weeks) 13-18 years 160 hours (4 weeks)
• 4-7 years 96 hours 19-23 years 176 hours
• 8-12 years 120 hours (3 weeks) 24 years and over 200 hours (5 weeks)

Paid Sick leave-

Accrue 8 hours a month, no max

Bereavement Leave

Paid up to 3 days for in-state and 5 days for out-of-state

Health insurance

City pays 100% of employees health insurance 50% of dependents

City pays 50% of dental and vision

City pays $50,000 life insurance policy

Other supplemental plans offered

Longevity pay

$600 for 5-10 years

$800 for 10-15 years

$1,000 for 15-20 years

$1,200 for 20 years and up

Paid each year, once you complete 5 years of employment

Retirement

City has its own pension plan. Guaranteed monthly check when retire from the City. City of Rockledge is not a part of FRS (Florida Retirement System).

Job Description

Police Officer

Interested in becoming an officer? We will pay you $25.76 while attending the Police Academy and help you to get a grant to pay for your academy.

Entry level Police Officer starts $60,000. Plus built-in overtime and holiday pay.

Already have years of service with another agency? We start higher than the $60,000, depending on years of service.

Specialized Units:

Emergency Response Team, K-9 Unit, Criminal Investigations Division, Street Crime Unit, Traffic Unit, UAV/Drone Unit, School Resource Officer, Community Relations, and Crisis Negotiations Team

State of Florida pays $5,000 sign-on bonus for newly Florida State Certified Officers

Email Lt. Bryce Phillips for more information bphillips@rockledgepolice.org

Benefits

Paid vacation time-

• 1-3 year(s) 80 hours (2 weeks) 13-18 years 160 hours (4 weeks)
• 4-7 years 96 hours 19-23 years 176 hours
• 8-12 years 120 hours (3 weeks) 24 years and over 200 hours (5 weeks)

Paid Sick leave-

Accrue 8 hours a month, no max

Bereavement Leave

Paid up to 3 days for in-state and 5 days for out-of-state

Health insurance

City pays 100% of employees health insurance 50% of dependents

City pays 50% of dental and vision

City pays $50,000 life insurance policy

Other supplemental plans offered

Longevity pay

$600 for 5-10 years

$800 for 10-15 years

$1,000 for 15-20 years

$1,200 for 20 years and up

Paid each year, once you complete 5 years of employment

Retirement

City has its own pension plan. Guaranteed monthly check when retire from the City. City of Rockledge is not a part of FRS (Florida Retirement System).