Police Officer

Minimum QualificationsSeveral Officers Take a Group Photo in and Around a Police Cruiser

To be eligible for employment as a police officer, you must meet the following minimum qualifications at time of application:

  • Be a United States citizen (U.S.-born or naturalized).
  • Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) equivalent, which includes United States Armed Forces Institute (USAFI) tests. Equivalence of non-U.S. education must be approved by the State of Florida’s Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and at least 19 years of age at time of application.
  • Successfully passed the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Basic Ability Test.
  • Possess, or be eligible to obtain within seven calendar days of hire, a valid Florida driver’s license.
  • Successfully complete any hiring process assessments.
  • Additional training and/or certification(s) may be required as appropriate to assignment.

We prefer applicants who have one or more of the following qualifications:

  • Previous Military
  • College degree
  • Have at least one year of prior law enforcement or security experience
  • Have at least one year of experience volunteering or working with community organizations
  • Have fluency in a language other than English, such as Spanish, French-Creole, Portuguese, Asian and Indo-European languages and American Sign Language

Hiring Process

Ready to join BBPD? Here is how the hiring process works.

  1. Complete the online application here
  2. Take an entry-level exam, followed by a videotaped interview comprised of situational exercises.
  3. Vetting interview

Based on the successful completion of these elements, top candidates may be presented with a conditional offer.

You will then be required to do the following:

  1. Controlled Voice Stress Analysis
  2. Psychological Exam
  3. Physical Exam
  4. Drug Screen
  5. Background Investigation

Based on the successful completion of these elements, you may be offered employment.

Salary & Benefits

Starting Salary

  • $64,949.04

Employment Benefits

  • Top out salary $108,969 (after 10 years)
  • Take Home Car (Upon release from FTO, 60-mile radius from BBPD HQ)
  • Holiday Pay ($5,620 in additional salary, increases each year)
  • City Pension (25 years, 3% multiplier)
  • 8-year DROP
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Health Savings Account Contributions
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Personal Time Off
  • Ability to earn comp time
  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition assistance
  • Pension buyback (up to 5 years)
  • $5,000 Incentive for Certified Police Officers

Apply

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