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To
apply for employment, click
here.
In order to become an officer with the Sarasota
Police Department, you must:
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Meet
the minimum age (19) required by Florida Statutes |
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Be
a citizen of the United States |
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Possess
a valid driver's license |
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Be
in good physical and mental health as determined
by licensed physicians designated by the City |
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Meet
the vision requirements of 20/100 uncorrected
in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each
eye |
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Have
no felony convictions |
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Have
no misdemeanor convictions involving perjury,
a false statement or moral turpitude |
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If
in the military, you must have an honorable
discharge, you must supply form DD-214, DD-256
or NGB 22 where applicable |
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Successfully
complete the application process |
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Be
of good moral character as determined
by a
thorough background investigation. |
Pay
Scale (Base Pay)
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Level
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Description
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Hourly
Pay
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Annual
Pay
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Level
1
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Entry
level with no prior experience |
$17.5860
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$36,579
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Level
2
|
Florida
certifiable with less than 3 years experience |
$18.7220
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$40,042
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Level
3
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Florida
certifiable with 3 years experience
(Includes Comparative Compliance) |
$19.9122
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$42,587
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Level
4
|
Florida
certified and successful completion of the
Department's Fielding Training Program |
$21.2108
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$45,365
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Police
Officer 2nd Class |
$21.6499
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$46,304
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Police
Officer 1st Class (after 2 years) |
$23.1963
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$49,611
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Maximum
Salary at 20 years |
$30.4559
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$65,138
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This
is a probationary full-time position.
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