About the Department

CERTIFIED POLICE OFFICER

***$10,000 Signup Bonus***

Salary up to $74,506.84 (depending on experience) 
 

HOW TO APPLY:

STEP 1:  REVIEW THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• 21 Years of age (candidates may apply 6 months before their 21st birthday)
• United States Citizen
• Certified in the State of Florida as a Law Enforcement Officer. 
• A minimum of 54 accredited college credits
  - Substitutes:
• Military Experience:
• Three Years of active military service can substitute for the college credit requirement.
• Police Experience:
  
• Three Years of full-time law enforcement experience can substitute for the college credit requirement.
• You can review our minimum requirements with more detail using the following link:  Police Officer Minimum Requirements

NOTE: The cost of the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course and the Florida Law Enforcement state exam is the applicant’s responsibility.  

STEP 2:  APPLY ONLINE

• Be sure to answer each question fully.   
• Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

STEP 3:  ATTEND IN-PERSON MEETING 

• Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and police department standards will be scheduled for an in-person meeting.
• During this meeting, applicants will complete paperwork and be provided with additional information about the final steps.
  
  
  VISION ACUITY EXAM
  
  Please complete the vision acuity exam with the appropriate medical professional. You will have time to complete this after orientation; however, completing it as soon as you receive your orientation invitation will help expedite the selection process. Please see the link below.
  
  LINK: Vision Acuity Exam

 DURATION OF SELECTION PROCESS: Approximately 3 to 5 months.   

 REAPPLICATION PROCESS: Interviewed applicants may reapply one year from the date of their online application.

Position Duties

Enforces laws and ordinances of the City, County and State. Performs traffic activities, makes arrests and bookings.

Patrols an assigned area on foot or by vehicle. Performs patrol activities, to include pursuing and apprehending subjects, conducting felony stops, conducting teletype checks, controlling disorderly persons, transporting subjects and prisoners, searching for wanted persons, conducting dwelling and ground checks.

Conducts investigations, to include crime scenes, deaths, abuse cases, domestic violence, traffic accidents, animal calls and non police action calls. Collects disposes and secures evidence. Writes reports and processes paperwork.

Responds to rescue calls. Responds to emergency situations, to include controlling riots and directing evacuations. Performs first aid duties.

Performs other related tasks as required.

Other Qualifications

The City of Coral Gables is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace.