Police Officer/Police Officer Trainee / Police Department #9112

Police Officer/Police Officer Trainee / Police Department #9112

Salary

$74,131.20 - $120,411.20 Annually

Location

CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

9112

Department

Police Department

Division

Operations

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

PO

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: Yes

1st year officers have the opportunity to make over $80,000 with the additional holiday pay and night differential added on. City of Cape Coral Police Department also has the most lucrative retirement program in SW Florida!

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

The Cape Coral Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the citizens of Cape Coral, Florida. Cape Coral, the second largest city in Florida (by land area) and the most populous city between Tampa and Miami, is a beautiful waterfront boating community with over 200,000 full-time residents.

The Cape Coral Police Department is one of the fastest-growing agencies in Florida. The Cape Coral Police Department is accredited at the state level by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA) and internationally by the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). An industry leader in police training, technology, and community engagement, the Cape Coral Police Department is a fantastic place to build a career.

Why Should You Apply?

• Specialized law enforcement opportunities, including Patrol, Investigations, Traffic, K-9, Aviation, School Resource Officers, Marine Unit, SWAT, Crisis Negotiation Team, and Dive Team.
• A comprehensive set of benefits includes health, dental, vision insurance, and a competitive pension plan.
• Up to $3,500 in tuition reimbursement is available each fiscal year.
• Paid Holidays.
• Take-home vehicle program.
• CCPD provides all necessary equipment and uniforms.
• And Much More!

New hires may be eligible for several state benefits under Florida House Bill 3. These state benefits include, but are not limited to:

• A one-time Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus of up to $5,000.
• Terms and eligibility can be found under F.S.S. 445.08

Who Should Apply?

Applicants with the following are encouraged to apply:

• High School Diploma / GED or an Associate degree or sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university.
• Currently enrolled in a Florida-approved Criminal Justice Academy for Law Enforcement (CJSTC)
• Possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification or a current Law Enforcement Certification that is eligible for Equivalency of Training (EOT) with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Possess a current Florida Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer Certification with three (3) years of continuous, uninterrupted full-time service

NOTE: Applicants who do not currently possess an associates degree or sixty (60) college credits may waive this requirement at the date of hire, but will be required to sign an agreement to obtain an associates degree or sixty (60) college credits within five (5) years of their sworn date.

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• Benefits

An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace

Full-time regular City employee benefits:

• Health Insurance (Florida Blue)
• City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.
• Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services

Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life)

• City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death.

Optional Vision Insurance (VSP)

• Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Optional Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life BlueDental)

• Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax.

Supplemental Insurance

• Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction.

Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster

• General Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 10/1/2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 10/1/2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service.
• Fire Plan - Normal Retirement Eligibility: Hired before 6/16/2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 6/16/2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service.
• Benefit Rate Multiplier:
• General Plan - Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20
• Fire Plan - 3.25%

Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers

• Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for Police: 3.25%

401(a) (Mission Square)

• Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a).

Roth IRA (Mission Square)

• Offered through payroll deduction.

Long Term Disability (FCL-a Florida Blue Partner)

• City paid long-term disability insurance.

Leave Time (Sick, Vacation)

• Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service.

Paid Holidays

• City recognizes 11 holidays which include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Leave Sharing

• May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted.

Deferred Compensation Programs

• Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions.

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses.

Payroll Direct Deposit

• Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees.

Leave Buy Back

• Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount.

Employee Assistance Program (ESI)

• City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality.

Pre-Paid College

• Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf.

01

Please indicate your law enforcement status below:

• Possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification
• Current Law Enforcement Officer Certification that is eligible for Equivalency of Training (EOT) with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• Currently enrolled in a Florida CJSTC approved Criminal Justice Academy for Law Enforcement Certification.
• Possess a current Florida Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer Certification with three (3) years of continuous uninterrupted full-time service.
• None of the above

02

Please indicate your education status below:

• I have earned, at least, an Associates Degree or sixty (60) college credits from an accredited college or university.
• I have a High School diploma / GED and am willing and able to obtain an Associates Degree or sixty (60) college credits within five (5) years of my sworn date.
• None of the above

03

Are you a United States Citizen?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you, at least, 21 years of age at time of application?

• Yes
• No

05

Have you received your Florida Law Enforcement certification?

• Yes
• No

06

Select the number of years of Law Enforcement Experience that you possess.

• 7 or more years
• 3 - 6 years
• Up to 2 years
• None

07

Do you understand that you must achieve a passing score on the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) to be eligible for hire if the Law Enforcement academy is required for certification? Note: The CJBAT is not required for current Florida certified officers and EOT eligible applicants.

• Yes
• No

08

You are required to pass a physical agility test and a swim test prior to a conditional offer of employment. Please indicate that you are aware and are willing to comply with this requirement.

• Yes
• No

09

Do you have a valid State of Florida Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

10

Has your drivers license been suspended or revoked in ANY State within the last three (3) years for reasons other than financial responsibility or because of an error?

• Yes
• No

11

Have you received three (3) or more moving violations in any one (1) year period in the past three (3) years?

• Yes
• No

12

Have you ever been a member of the United States Armed Forces? Please indicate Yes or No. If yes, did you ever receive a dishonorable discharge?

13

Have you ever worked for or previously applied to the Cape Coral Police Department? If you answered "Yes" please indicate position and dates below.

14

Please list ALL prior and current Law Enforcement Agencies you were/are employed by.

15

Please list ALL Law Enforcement Agencies you have applied to.

16

Please type your name in the box below indicating you have read, understand, and certify the following statement. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION: THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT REQUIRES THAT ALL APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A MINIMUM OF THE LAST FOUR JOBS YOU HAVE HELD. THIS INCLUDES MILITARY, PART TIME, TEMPORARY, OR VOLUNTEER WORK-EVEN IF THE COMPANY IS CLOSED. IF YOU WORKED IN LAW ENFORCEMENT OR CORRECTIONS EVEN IF PRIOR TO PAST FOUR JOBS, PLEASE LIST THIS INFORMATION. If it is determined that you are a viable candidate and positions are available, your processing will begin. If there are no positions available, your application will be kept on file. You will be notified when we have openings and when testing will be performed.

17

Please list your date of Law Enforcement Academy graduation, or last Law Enforcement Agency you were employed with.

18

Please type your name in the box below to indicate you have read this statement: NOTE: Because you are applying to a Law Enforcement Agency, you MUST include information about any arrest, charge, conviction, or other criminal activity, even if the records are sealed or expunged (Section 943.13(7), F.S. Rule 11B-27.0022).

19

Have you ever been arrested, charged, and/or convicted of a felony and/or misdemeanor crime? If yes, include explanation

20

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury or domestic violence? If yes, provide explanation.

21

If employed by a Law Enforcement or Corrections Agency, are you now under internal investigation? If yes, please provide explanation.

22

Have you used, possessed, or cultivated any illegal controlled substance within the past five (5) years? Please indicate yes or no. If yes, also indicate the date last used (month/year.)

23

Are you a current recipient of an Injunction for protection, and/or a Restraining Order in any state? Indicate yes or no. If yes, provide explanation.

24

Is there any foreign language you can read, write, or speak fluently? If yes, please indicate which language(s).

25

Have you ever been disciplined by any current or past employer? If so, please explain. Military discipline: Please indicate each discipline (i.e. Article 15) employer, dates.

26

Have you ever been terminated or asked to resign from a job? If so, please indicate each employer, reason, and date.

27

Have you ever been involved in the sale of illegal drugs? Indicate Yes or No. If yes-please explain

28

Within the past year, have you tried, used, or experimented with marijuana or any of its derivatives? If yes, please list specifically which form or derivative, amount of times used, and date of last use. If not, please type "No".

29

Within the past 7 years, have you tried, used, or experimented with cocaine any of its derivatives? If yes, please list specifically which form or derivative, amount of times used, and date of last use. If not, please type "No".

30

Have you ever used or possessed heroin, crack, methamphetamine, opium, or any of their derivatives or analogs at any time during your lifetime? If yes, please list specifically which form, analog or derivative, amount of times used, and date of last use. If not, please type "No".

31

Have you ever been arrested or charged with DUI, DWI, or leaving the scene of an accident with injuries? If yes, please list date of charge or conviction, and final disposition ie; guilty, not guilty, nolo contendere, Nolle prosequi, etc. If not, please type "No".

32

Have you ever taken anything from an employer without proper permission? Indicate yes or no. If yes, please explain.

33

Do you have regular or continuous associations or dealings with anyone under criminal investigation or indictment, or who is involved in criminal behavior? Indicate yes or no. If yes, please explain.

34

Do you participate in any Social Media sites? (i.e. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, etc.) If so, please list and include account information.

35

How did you learn about this job opening?

36

Have you previously applied for this position with the Cape Coral Police Department AND been disqualified from the process?

If "Yes", When? (Please provide the Date and Requisition #.)

For what reason? (Please explain in full detail.)

If "No", please enter "n/a".

Required Question

Employer City of Cape Coral

Address P.O. Box 150027

Cape Coral, Florida, 33915

Phone (239) 574-0530

Website http://www.capecoral.gov