Employment

Benefits of Employment

Aside from the benefits specific to working at the ±«Óãtv Police Department, you will be eligible for the benefits enjoyed by all ±«Óãtv employees. To view a full list of benefits, please visit ±«Óãtv Human Resource Benefits. Here are a sample of some of the benefits you may be eligible for:

In addition to the benefits listed above, law enforcement officers also receive the following benefits:

  • Law Enforcement Incentive Pay: Upon being certified by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards Commission, officers become eligible for additional monthly compensation based upon completed higher education and/or career development courses.
  • Uniform Maintenance Allowance: Provides an additional annual stipend for shoes and uniform cleaning.
  • Issued Equipment:  All duty uniforms and equipment will be supplied, with the exception of footwear.
  • Take-Home-Vehicle Program: Upon completion of an initial contract period, officers may become eligible to participate in the Take-Home-Vehicle Program.
  • Other Benefits: Public Safety Officers Benefits Act provides a $150,000 life insurance policy. Special Risk Retirement allows officers to retire after 30 years of continuous creditable service regardless of age. The State of Florida provides a $50,000 Death/Disability policy. Workers' Compensation Program available for work-related injury.