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Police Officer
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City of Orlando Careers
Job Summary IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION WITHIN THE PAST SIX MONTHS OR YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION AND ARE STILL ACTIVE IN THE POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Effective October 1, 2024
Salary: $64,656 (plus incentives: $66,501) -- $108,662 annually. Newly hired Police Officers who have two (2) or more years of relevant experience may be placed in Grade 2 of the Police Officer Pay Plan with a yearly salary of $68,934 (plus incentives: $70,779).
Description APPLICATION INFORMATION: When completing the application for Police Officer you will be required to input all previous work related positions since high school under the Work Experience section of the application.
Nature Of Work Performs professional law enforcement work to maintain order to protect the public, maintain law and order in the community, detect and prevent crime, direct and control traffic, and investigate and apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity. Work is performed under general supervision of Police Sergeant.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate which meets state standards. College coursework preferred. Meet the age requirement in accordance with Florida State Statutes (21 yrs. of age or more preferred.). U.S. Citizen. Physical Condition must meet the standards. Meet vision requirements: One eye may be 20/100 corrected to 20/20; the other eye no more than 20/70 corrected to 20/20. Have good moral character, no felony convictions or, misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the Florida State Statute. Must be able to meet the restrictive drug standard. Possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
Probationary Period Permanent status to this position requires a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Permanent status will be granted only if work performance is judged to be satisfactory.
Significant Job Requirements
As a police officer, you will be required to work any hour of the day, any day of the week, and on any recognized holiday. You will be required to work in any area of the city. You will be required to maintain proficiency in the use of police equipment. You will be required to work with and for persons of differing race, sex, religious affiliations, age groups, and physical disabilities. You must be able to testify as a law enforcement officer for the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) and the United States.
Please Note: The display of any tattoo, scarification, brand, or other body ornamentation considered offensive, regardless of its location, while on duty or in any Department facility is not permitted and shall be covered at all times.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Orlando Police Department is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity and provides for equal opportunity before and during employment with the Department for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, marital status, or other similar factors not job related. The Department's policy of equality of opportunity applies to all levels of employment in the Department and to all job classifications. In addition, it is the duty of each employee to help maintain a work environment which reflects the Department's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Every effort will be made to employ and retain qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of July 26, 1990, the Orlando Police Department exercises an affirmative duty to make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and employees so that qualified individuals can perform the essential functions of a job.
Selection Process IMPORTANT: SIGNIFICANT SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION
Candidates should first complete this Police Officer application. After submitting your application, the next step is for qualified candidates to complete the Civil Service Exam. The Civil Service Exam used by the Orlando Police Department is the Frontline National Exam by the National Testing Network. There is additional information as to the content of this exam on the National Testing Network’s website at Frontline National Exam. There are two options for completing the Frontline National Exam.
Testing Options
Selected applicants can complete the exam in-person in Orlando on a specific date determined by the Orlando Police Department. The exam is administered by the OPD. There is no cost to complete the exam in-person. Generally, the exam is offered once per month. Applicants complete the exam in the morning; results are divulged in the afternoon. Those passing the exam may have the opportunity to participate in the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and potentially a panel interview on the same day.
The second method is via NTN, with testing locations throughout the country or the option to complete the exam virtually. Applicants schedule the exam via NTN. A voucher waives the $55 exam cost when scheduling via NTN, provided for a limited time and may be discontinued at any time.
Testing Website Information
Review information about the OPD police officer position, including minimum requirements and salary info.
Detailed information about testing for entry level law enforcement testing Frontline National Exam.
Schedule your test time.
Take job simulations in a standardized, fair testing environment.
Employment Disqualifiers Applicant disqualification criteria include various work history, driver’s license, criminal conduct, drug use, driving record, false information, and military service issues. For details, see the posting text.
Important Contacts If you have questions concerning eligibility, contact OPD Recruiting at 407-246-2459 or recruit@orlando.gov. For questions about the position or application process, contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Qualifications in lieu of degree If the posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience may be used in lieu of a degree: two years for an associate, four for a bachelor’s, six for a master’s, nine for a doctoral.
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City of Orlando Careers
Job Summary IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE SUBMITTED AN ORLANDO POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION WITHIN THE PAST SIX MONTHS OR YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AN APPLICATION AND ARE STILL ACTIVE IN THE POLICE OFFICER APPLICATION PROCESS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
Effective October 1, 2024
Salary: $64,656 (plus incentives: $66,501) -- $108,662 annually. Newly hired Police Officers who have two (2) or more years of relevant experience may be placed in Grade 2 of the Police Officer Pay Plan with a yearly salary of $68,934 (plus incentives: $70,779).
Description APPLICATION INFORMATION: When completing the application for Police Officer you will be required to input all previous work related positions since high school under the Work Experience section of the application.
Nature Of Work Performs professional law enforcement work to maintain order to protect the public, maintain law and order in the community, detect and prevent crime, direct and control traffic, and investigate and apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity. Work is performed under general supervision of Police Sergeant.
Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate which meets state standards. College coursework preferred. Meet the age requirement in accordance with Florida State Statutes (21 yrs. of age or more preferred.). U.S. Citizen. Physical Condition must meet the standards. Meet vision requirements: One eye may be 20/100 corrected to 20/20; the other eye no more than 20/70 corrected to 20/20. Have good moral character, no felony convictions or, misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the Florida State Statute. Must be able to meet the restrictive drug standard. Possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
Probationary Period Permanent status to this position requires a probationary period of twelve (12) months, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Permanent status will be granted only if work performance is judged to be satisfactory.
Significant Job Requirements
As a police officer, you will be required to work any hour of the day, any day of the week, and on any recognized holiday. You will be required to work in any area of the city. You will be required to maintain proficiency in the use of police equipment. You will be required to work with and for persons of differing race, sex, religious affiliations, age groups, and physical disabilities. You must be able to testify as a law enforcement officer for the State Attorney’s Office (SAO) and the United States.
Please Note: The display of any tattoo, scarification, brand, or other body ornamentation considered offensive, regardless of its location, while on duty or in any Department facility is not permitted and shall be covered at all times.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Orlando Police Department is firmly committed to equal employment opportunity and provides for equal opportunity before and during employment with the Department for all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, political affiliation, disability, marital status, or other similar factors not job related. The Department's policy of equality of opportunity applies to all levels of employment in the Department and to all job classifications. In addition, it is the duty of each employee to help maintain a work environment which reflects the Department's commitment to equal employment opportunity. Every effort will be made to employ and retain qualified individuals with disabilities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of July 26, 1990, the Orlando Police Department exercises an affirmative duty to make reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities and employees so that qualified individuals can perform the essential functions of a job.
Selection Process IMPORTANT: SIGNIFICANT SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION
Candidates should first complete this Police Officer application. After submitting your application, the next step is for qualified candidates to complete the Civil Service Exam. The Civil Service Exam used by the Orlando Police Department is the Frontline National Exam by the National Testing Network. There is additional information as to the content of this exam on the National Testing Network’s website at Frontline National Exam. There are two options for completing the Frontline National Exam.
Testing Options
Selected applicants can complete the exam in-person in Orlando on a specific date determined by the Orlando Police Department. The exam is administered by the OPD. There is no cost to complete the exam in-person. Generally, the exam is offered once per month. Applicants complete the exam in the morning; results are divulged in the afternoon. Those passing the exam may have the opportunity to participate in the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and potentially a panel interview on the same day.
The second method is via NTN, with testing locations throughout the country or the option to complete the exam virtually. Applicants schedule the exam via NTN. A voucher waives the $55 exam cost when scheduling via NTN, provided for a limited time and may be discontinued at any time.
Testing Website Information
Review information about the OPD police officer position, including minimum requirements and salary info.
Detailed information about testing for entry level law enforcement testing Frontline National Exam.
Schedule your test time.
Take job simulations in a standardized, fair testing environment.
Employment Disqualifiers Applicant disqualification criteria include various work history, driver’s license, criminal conduct, drug use, driving record, false information, and military service issues. For details, see the posting text.
Important Contacts If you have questions concerning eligibility, contact OPD Recruiting at 407-246-2459 or recruit@orlando.gov. For questions about the position or application process, contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
Qualifications in lieu of degree If the posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience may be used in lieu of a degree: two years for an associate, four for a bachelor’s, six for a master’s, nine for a doctoral.
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