Police Officer

Orlando, FL
Orlando Police Department

Salary: $64,656

Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Position Summary:

Performs professional law enforcement work to maintain order to protect the public, maintain law and order in the community, detect and prevent crime, direct and control traffic, and investigate and apprehend suspects involved in criminal activity. Work is performed under general supervision of Police Sergeant.

Requirements:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. Certificate which meets state standards.
  • College coursework preferred.
  • Meet the age requirement in accordance with Florida State Statutes (21 yrs. of age or more preferred).
  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Physical Condition must meet the standards.
  • Meet vision requirements: One eye may be 20/100 corrected to 20/20; the other eye no more than 20/70 corrected to 20/20.
  • Have good moral character, no felony convictions or, misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements as outlined in the Florida State Statute.
  • Must be able to meet the restrictive drug standard.
  • Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License.