Police Officer

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.

salary: $62,169 (plus incentives: $64,014)--$--$104,765 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 $66,282 (plus incentives: $68,127).

effective october 1, 2024

salary: $64,656 (plus incentives: $66,501)--$--$108,662 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 $68,934 (plus incentives: $70,779).

description

nature of work:

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. Work is performed under general supervision of police sergeant.

minimum qualifications:

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 (21 yrs. Of age or more preferred). U.s. Citizen. Physical condition must meet the standards. Meet vision requirements: one eye may be 20/100 corrected to 20/20; the other eye no more than 20/70 corrected to 20/20. Have good moral character, no felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the florida state statute.

Must be able to meet the restrictive drug standard. Possess a valid florida driver's license.

probationary period:

permanent status to this position requires a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Permanent status will be granted only if work performance is judged to be satisfactory.

significant job requirements:

as a police officer, you will be required to work any hour of the day, any day of the week, and on any recognized holiday. 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.

please note: the display of any tattoo, scarification, brand, or other body ornamentation considered offensive, regardless of its location, while on duty or in any department facility is not permitted and shall be covered at all times.

equal opportunity employer

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.

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 are two (2) options on how to complete the frontline national exam, which are described below.