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Careers at Palm Bay Police Department
Benefits We Offer
Experienced Certified Law Enforcement Officers
Here are just some of the benefits we offer for our certified experienced law enforcement officers:
- Pension buy-back for previous law enforcement or military experience (maximum 4 years)
- Take home car program (35 mile radius)
- Retirement plan offers 85% at 25 years of service
- 3% COLA annually, after the third year
- 5-year DROP benefit available
- 100% vested at 10 years
- Eligible for all Investigations and Specialty Units upon completion of one-year probation
- Sign on bonus for experienced officers
- Up to $2,500 relocation incentive
- Family friendly schedule (work 14 days a month with 4 consecutive days off)
Approved for Veteran's Training
The Palm Bay Police Department was formally notified the week of February 12, 2007 by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs that we have been officially “Approved for Veteran’s Training.” This means that probationary police officers, who are qualifying veterans and were Florida LEO certified after February 13, 2006 may be eligible for additional monthly benefits.
The “Montgomery GI Bill,” which supports this on-the-job training benefit, has been heralded as one of the most significant pieces of legislation produced by the federal government.
Additional information on Veterans’ Benefits is located on the web at www.gibill.va.gov. Questions may also be directed to a toll free number: (888) 442-4551.
Officer Requirements and Recruitment
Current standards require candidates to complete nearly 800 hours of police academy training before joining the Department. Once hired, these officers must complete three weeks of orientation and another 14 weeks in a field training program before being allowed to perform the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer on their own.
The Palm Bay Police Department only accepts applications during official posting periods. Visit our employment web site to view current openings.
The City of Palm Bay is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information:
recruiting@pbfl.org
(321) 409-7137
Police Officer Sponsorship Program
This is entry level law enforcement work for the purpose of training to become a Police Officer. The primary function in this classification is to successfully complete the Florida Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Academy program and the State Officer Certification Exam. Upon successful completion of the Law Enforcement Academy and the State Exam, the recruit will be promoted to the position of Police Officer with the Palm Bay Police Department. Performance is reviewed through class work, exams, attendance, participation and observations by superiors.
Through this sponsorship, candidates will develop knowledge and proficiency in the interpretation of Federal, State and Local Laws and ordinances and Police Department policies and regulations. Candidates will develop skill and proficiency in the use and care of firearms and all other equipment used to perform the duties of a law enforcement officer. To see if there are current sponsorship opportunities, visit our employment web site to view current openings.
Police Academy Information
To learn about our local police academy at Eastern Florida State College, please visit the Eastern Florida State College website.
Ride Along Program
The Department provides a Ride-Along Program for potential employees to allow them greater insight into the police profession and the workings of this Department.
At this time, we are restricting the program to those students who are currently enrolled in a Criminal Justice program and/or are attending the Police Academy.
Contact Information:
Phone: (321) 952-3465
Email: ridealong@pbfl.org
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