Accordingly, you will receive a generous, comprehensive benefit package which includes: A defined-benefit retirement pension plan, free employee City-paid medical benefits, dental and vision benefits, City-paid life insurance and disability benefits, 9 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, sick and vacation leave accruals, and the opportunity to take advantage of the City’s payment of educational/tuition fees for completion of Associate and Bachelors’ degrees for anyone seeking to continue their education after finishing the Academy. The City of Winter Garden Police Department is currently seeking qualified candidates for our Police Officer Cadet Sponsorship Program, which includes (1) being paid as a full-time City employee (40 hours weekly) at an hourly rate of $21.19 while attending training, (2) City-paid Police Academy basic recruit training (includes tuition, books, uniforms, and other learning materials), and (3) full-time benefits as a City employee.