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Salary at $53,320.82
Location: Satellite Beach Police Department

This position is responsible for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of state laws and city ordinances including detection and apprehension of suspected violators.   This work involves an element of personal danger and frequent contact with the public under emergency and non-emergency conditions. This officer may be assigned to various types of duty and shift hours in accordance with department needs. The officer is assigned to a superior officer who they will receive work instructions and assignments from. The officer is required to maintain several certificates as required by F.D.L.E. and department needs including Human Diversity, firearms, and C. P. R. training.

Physical Requirements include, but are not limited to:  Manual and finger dexterity, flexibility of upper body and limbs, general strength in upper and lower body, legs, back, arms, fingers, and hands, coordination in legs, arms, hands, eye-hand; steadiness of hand/arm, physical endurance, quick reflexes, cardiovascular strength, ability to run, walk, swim, climb, crawl, bend/lean over, twist/turn, use of two hands simultaneously, balance/equilibrium, ability to tolerate moderate pain, ability to lift 150 pound objects 100 feet in an emergency.

Minimum Education: Must be a high school graduate or possess a state equivalency diploma.  Certificate of Completion of Certificate of Compliance in basic law enforcement training with the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission or must successfully complete academy training to become certified according to state regulations.

The Satellite Beach Police Department requires that a law enforcement candidate must:

·    Be US citizens, by birth or naturalization
·    Be at least 19 years old
·    Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent 
·    Pass a background investigation
·    Not have any felony convictions nor disqualifying misdemeanors
·    Possess a valid Florida driver’s license
·    Must have documentation of processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency
·    Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner Must pass the vision, medical, psychological, and fitness evaluations and a polygraph test)
·    Must have good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
·    Have an Honorable Discharge (if a military veteran) from the Armed Forces of the United States
(Dishonorable | Bad Conduct | or Other Than Honorable discharges automatically disqualifies a candidate from consideration)

To be considered, please complete a Satellite Beach Police Department Employment Application
located online at: https://www.satellitebeach.gov/media/yp2lq1jo/police-dept-application-2025.pdf 
Email to – SOwens@satellitebeach.gov or HR@satellitebeach.gov  

A paper copy may also be obtained and dropped off at City Hall located at 565 Cassia Blvd, Satellite Beach, FL 32937

CLOSING DATE:   OPEN UNTIL FILLED

For additional information on career opportunities at the City of Satellite Beach, please contact HR@satellitebeach.gov. 

City of Satellite Beach, City Hall
Human Resources
565 Cassia Boulevard
Satellite Beach, Florida 32937
Tel: (321) 773-4407
Fax: (321) 821-1962

Office hours for Human Resources are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

The City of Satellite Beach is a Drug-Free Workplace. Drug Tests are required as a condition of employment.

The City of Satellite Beach values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country. In compliance with Florida Statute Chapter 295, the City of Satellite Beach is committed to providing preference to U.S. veterans and family members of veterans in the hiring, promotion, and retention of all qualified positions as prescribed by the chapter.

The City of Satellite Beach is an equal opportunity employer.  We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.