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FPPD Benefits
Sworn FPPD
- At least 19 years old
- High school diploma or equivalent GED
- Possess a valid Florida Driver License
- United States citizen
- Complete physical exam including EKG and drug screen
- Be of good moral character
- Pass a background check
- No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving "moral turpitude"
- Honorable military discharge
Benefits
- 100% retirement after 25 years
- 12 paid holidays
- Vacation, sick, comp and over time
- College tuition reimbursement
- Housing allowance
- 14 days per month work schedule
- Off-duty details
- Incentive pay
- Clothing allowance
Specialty Assignments
Additional compensation is available for certain specialized assignments
- Bicycle Patrol Unit
- Community Engagement Unit
- Crime Suppression Unit
- Crisis Intervention Officer
- Detective
- Drone Unit
- Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Honor Guard Unit
- Instructor/Training
- Internal Affairs
- K-9
- Marine Unit
- Quality Assurance
- Recruiter
- School Resource Officer
- Traffic Unit
| Pay Step | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Non-Certified | $53,136.28 |
| 1 | $60,000.00 |
| 2 | $62,349.76 |
| 3 | $63,360.08 |
| 4 | $64,604.93 |
| 5 | $68,454.78 |
| 6 | $70,577.77 |
| 7 | $73,401.98 |
| 8 | $76,847.96 |
| 9 | $80,072.17 |
| 10 | $83,518.15 |
| 11 | $86,030.78 |
| 12 | $98,000.00 |