Police Officer - Certified ($10,000 Sign-On Bonus)

Salary: $68,515.30 - $77,114.57 Annually
Location : City of Coral Gables, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 5020-01
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 01/01/2026
Closing Date: 12/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Summary

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

***$10,000 Signup Bonus***

Salary up to $74,506.84 (depending on experience)
HOW TO APPLY:
STEP 1: REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 21 Years of age (candidates may apply 6 months before their 21st birthday)
• United States Citizen
• Certified in the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer.
• A minimum of 54 accredited college credits
  - Substitutes:
• Military Experience:
• Three Years of active military service can substitute for the college credit requirement.
• Police Experience:
• Three Years of full-time law enforcement experience can substitute for the college credit requirement.
• You can review our minimum requirements with more detail using the following link: Police Officer Minimum Requirements

NOTE: The cost of the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course and the Florida Law Enforcement state exam is the applicant's responsibility.

STEP 2: APPLY ONLINE

• Be sure to answer each question fully.
• Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

STEP 3: ATTEND IN-PERSON MEETING

• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and police department standards will be scheduled for an in-person meeting.
• During this meeting, applicants will complete paperwork and be provided with additional information about the final steps.
  VISION ACUITY EXAM
  Please complete the vision acuity exam with the appropriate medical professional. You will have time to complete this after orientation; however, completing it as soon as you receive your orientation invitation will help expedite the selection process. Please see the link below.
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DURATION OF SELECTION PROCESS: Approximately 3 to 5 months.
REAPPLICATION PROCESS: Interviewed applicants may reapply one year from the date of their online application.

Job Duties and Responsibilities


Enforces laws and ordinances of the City, County and State. Performs traffic activities, makes arrests and bookings.

Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle. Performs patrol activities, to include pursuing and apprehending subjects, conducting felony stops, conducting teletype checks, controlling disorderly persons, transporting subjects and prisoners, searching for wanted persons, conducting dwelling and ground checks.

Conducts investigations, to include crime scenes, deaths, abuse cases, domestic violence, traffic accidents, animal calls and non police action calls. Collects disposes and secures evidence. Writes reports and processes paperwork.

Responds to rescue calls. Responds to emergency situations, to include controlling riots and directing evacuations. Performs first aid duties.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Additional Information
The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.
HOLIDAYS: 13 days including 2 floating days.

SICK LEAVE: 96 hours annually.

ANNUAL LEAVE: 80 hours in the first year of employment, increasing up to 188 after 25 years.


BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 or 10 days for the death of a family member in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement and the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations


HEALTH & DENTAL INSURANCE : Employee pays a small portion of the premium. Employee may purchase coverage for eligible dependents.

LIFE INSURANCE: Term Life insurance equal to 1 x annual salary (up to $200,000) fully paid by the City.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS: Several plans are available, such as Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Critical Illness Policies through payroll deductions.

LEGAL SERVICES: Legal Services available to all employees through payroll deduction.


RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PLAN: The City contributes $650 annually into an individual account for every employee. Monies from these accounts may be used to pay premiums or medical expenses after retirement.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION : Employees are given the option to defer a portion of their pre-tax salary in the 457 Deferred Compensation Program.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE: $800 annually

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: $2,000 per semester ($6,000 maximum annually) for approved college coursework.

EDUCATION & INCENTIVE PAY: Employees with a Master's degree (M.A., M.S., or M.B.A., will receive an additional $50 per month.

MEDICAL SCREENINGS: Medical screenings offered annually in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

RECREATIONAL USE: Employee, spouse and immediate family members seventeen (17) years of age and under are entitled to the benefits below:

- Venetian Pool - No charge for daily admission.
- Tennis Centers - No charge for daily court fees
- Youth Center - 50% off residential rates for memberships and 25% off camps and other programs.

Golf at Biltmore & Granada:

- Monday thru Friday - no charge
- Saturday, Sunday and Holidays:
- Before Noon - Twilight fees apply
- After Noon - No charge
(cart fees apply at all times)


VEHICLES: Employees are provided with a 24 hour assigned take home vehicle. There may be a $30 or $60 per month cost depending on distance/miles from residence to the City (see Article 17 of the collective bargaining agreement).


PENSION: Mandatory employee contribution of 10% of salary. Vesting period is 10 years.

***Note: Benefits subject to change.***

Please refer to the collective bargaining agreement for current benefits.