The Vero
Beach Police Department will pay academy costs and non-certified
salary while attending the academy if you are hired prior to starting the
academy. If you are hired while attending a full-time academy, the Vero
Beach Police Department will pay non-certified salary during the academy.
The Vero Beach Police Department will also pay for the Florida State Law
Enforcement Exam. Upon passing the Florida State Law Enforcement Exam you
will receive certified pay.
In
addition to the salaries listed, the officer may be entitled to additional
incentive monies for continued education and Advanced Training Courses.
Police
Officers who have received a College Degree will receive the following:
Associate Degree $
30.00 per month
Bachelor Degree $
80.00 per month
Health Insurance
Blue
Cross Blue Shield PPO Plan. Employees health plan is fully paid by the
City.
Vacation
1-5 years
--------------
80
hours
6-10 years
-------------120
hours
11 years and up-----128
- 200 hours
Holidays
11 paid Holidays a year.
Work Schedule
Officers assigned to the patrol division work a 12-hour shift. Our
current shift format allows an officer to have off a three day weekend
every other week.
Residency
Applicants are required to reside within a 40 mile radius of the city of
Vero Beach.
Education Incentive Program
Career
Development Incentives.
Retirement
Plan
25 years and out.
5 year DROP plan.
Full
medical at retirement for employee only.
Assigned Vehicle program
Take home
vehicles are assigned to officers who qualify.
Equipment
All
equipment, including uniforms, footwear, leather gear, ballistic vest,
and firearms are issued by the Department. The City also pays for
uniforms to be professionally dry cleaned.
The Vero Beach Police Department is
an Equal Opportunity Employer
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1055 20th Street, Vero Beach FL 32960 Phone: 772-978-4600
