Police Officer

Salary : $56,292.00 Annually
Location : Palm Bay, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2765
Department: Police
Opening Date: 04/20/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Police Officer


MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
THE CITY OF PALM BAY IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE
POSITION OF POLICE OFFICER
This is a highly responsible position that involves networking with the community and the protection of life and property. This is accomplished through patrol work, criminal investigation, community policing and enforcement of the laws of the State of Florida and the Ordinances of the City of Palm Bay. Starting Salary for State of Florida Certified Police Officer $56,292.
Requirements for the Position:
1. Applicants must possess a valid Florida Driver's License prior to employment and maintain a safe and acceptable driving record.
2. Applicants must also meet one of the following criteria:

• Hold a current State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification ~ OR~
• Hold a current Out of State Law Enforcement Certification ~ OR~
• Accepted into, currently attending or completed a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency of Training Program ~ OR~
• In process of enrollment to a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency of Training Program ~ OR~
• Hold a Conditional Offer of Employment from the City of Palm Bay Police Department for an LEO position

(Candidates must obtain Florida certification within 6 weeks of academy graduation date)

*See Website for detailed minimum requirements.
Applicants must complete a City of Palm Bay Employment Application. Resumes alone are not acceptable. Please attach your DD214, proof of college degree, FDLE certification, and State of Florida Law Enforcement certification, if applicable.
Certifications/Documents should be attached electronically.
NOTE: Palm Bay Police Department has a policy regarding tattoos which states: Tattoos will not be permitted on the head, face, neck, scalp, and hands. Non-offensive tattoos are permitted on the arms. Therefore, applicants with tattoos that show above a shirt collar or below the wrist and are considered offensive would not meet this requirement.
Hiring Process :
• Applicants complete an Employment Application and answer all questions on the application. Any admissions made which would violate Police Department Employment Standards will automatically cause the applicant to be disqualified.
• Applicants who progress through the background investigation without adverse information will be interviewed.
• Applicants still in process at this phase will undergo a physical agility testing, a comprehensive background investigation; polygraph examination; medical examination; drug test, and a psychological evaluation.


The city continually evaluates applicants and may place them on an eligibility list. Applicants who have not received a conditional offer letter will be removed from the eligibility list after one year.
Please ensure that you have provided both a current and accurate email address and telephone number on your employment application for contact purposes.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE EOE M/F/D/V/E-VERIFY
VETERANS PREFERENCE ELIGIBLE POSITION
This position is covered under the FOP Florida State Lodge, Police Officers or Police Sergeants or Police Lieutenants Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Health Insurance: Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.

Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include DHMO & PPO High/Low plans.


Vision Insurance: Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.

Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.

Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance: The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.

Short Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.

Long Term Disability: Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.

Fire & Police Pension: Sworn police officers and certified firefighters participate in a defined benefit pension plan.

Holidays: 11 holidays, 1 floating holiday and 1 birthday holiday.

Paid Leave: You accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 11 years of service.

Tuition Reimbursement: Upon completion of the initial probationary period, employees are eligible for tuition and book reimbursement for college level courses for Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. (Currently frozen due to budget)
01


Do you have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent?

• Yes
• No

02


Please select the requirement below that best reflects your current status.

• I am certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in the State of Florida.
• I am certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in a different state.
• I have completed a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency Training program, but have not yet taken the state exam.
• I am attending a State of Florida Police Academy or Equivalency Training program.
• None of the above

03


If you are currently certified as a State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer, please provide your test date.
04


Has a background investigation been conducted on you, either currently or previously?

• Yes
• No

05


If yes, please provide the date.
06


What agency has conducted a background investigation on you?
07


Are you at least 19 years of age?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

09


Do you possess a valid Drivers License and maintain an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

10


Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within 1 year for failure to attend a court ordered driving school?

• Yes
• No

11


Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within 1 year for failure to pay two or more traffic fines?

• Yes
• No

12


Has your driver's license been suspended or revoked within 1 year for failure to submit to a chemical test for intoxication?

• Yes
• No

13


Have you received more than three moving traffic violations within the last three years?

• Yes
• No

14


Have you been involved in a chargeable accident within the past three years?

• Yes
• No

15


If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a detailed explanation.
16


Have you been convicted of voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from the operation of a motor vehicle in the past five years? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

17


Have you been convicted in the past five years for failing to stop and render aid; as required under state and federal law in the event of a motor vehicle accident resulting in the death or injury of another? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

18


Have you been convicted in the past five years for driving a motor vehicle or being in actual physical control while having an unlawful blood alcohol level or while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any substances controlled under any state or federal law? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

19


Have you been convicted in the past five years for attempting to elude police? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

20


Have you ever been convicted, as an adult, of a felony offense? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

21


Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor offense within the last 3 years? (Convictions by City definition will include a plea of "no contest", or a judicial decision to withhold adjudication)

• Yes
• No

22


Do you have any criminal wants or warrants pending?

• Yes
• No

23


Do you have any misdemeanors or felony charges pending?

• Yes
• No

24


Have you been convicted of ANY offense involving domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

25


Have you used marijuana in the past two (2) years?

• Yes
• No

26


Have you used cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, barbiturates, inhalants, or designer drugs such as GHB, Rohypnol (Roofies), Ecstasy, Special K (Ketamine), hallucinogens such as LSD, PCP, Ice Mescaline, Psilocybin (Mushrooms), abuse of any prescription drugs or more than one cycle of steroids within the past 5 years?

• Yes
• No

27


Have you ever been involved in the manufacturing, trafficking or sale for profit of any illicit or illegal drugs?

• Yes
• No

28


Have you ever used illicit or illegal narcotics after having been employed by a Police or Corrections agency, or in a Police or Corrections capacity (including Military Police Officer)?

• Yes
• No

29


Have you ever been disciplined by any employer(s): current or past? (Discipline shall include any and all verbal reprimands, written reprimands and/or suspensions)

• Yes
• No

30


If you answered yes to the previous question, please be specific and provide the dates of all discipline(s) as well as all reason(s).
31


Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from any employer(s) in your lifetime?

• Yes
• No

32


Have you ever been given the opportunity to resign in lieu of termination?

• Yes
• No

33


Have you ever resigned while still in a probationary status with a job?

• Yes
• No

34


If you answered yes to question(s) 31, 32 and/or 33, please provide full details of the terminations and/or resignations. (include employer name, dates and circumstances surrounding the termination/resignation). If you answered no to the applicable questions, please enter "N/A".
35


Have you ever received customer or citizen complaints?

• Yes
• No

36


If Yes, what were the nature of the complaint(s) and the outcome of the investigation(s)?
37


If currently employed by a law enforcement agency or corrections agency, are you now under an internal investigation?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

38


If Yes, what is the nature of the investigation? (You are not required to provide the specific details at this time since it is considered an open investigation.)
39


If previously or currently employed by a law enforcement agency or corrections agency, were you ever the subject of an internal investigation?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable

40


If Yes, what was the nature of the investigation? (You are required to provide the specific details of the incident as well as the final outcome. Include date(s) as well. Note: During the Background Investigation you will be required to provide any/all documentation concerning the investigation.)
41


If you have military experience, have you ever been tried on charges, or the subject of a summary court, deck court, courts martial, Captain's Mast, company punishment, or any other type of disciplinary action while a member of the Armed Forces?

• Yes
• No
• N/A

42


If you answered yes to the previous question, please provide a detailed explanation.
Required Question