1st 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.
New hires may be eligible for several state benefits under Florida House Bill 3. These state benefits include, but are not limited to:
Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:
NOTE: Applicants that do not currently possess an associate's degree or sixty (60) college credits may waive this requirement at 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drugfree Workplace
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