***This job posting is for Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers, Out-of-State Certified Law Enforcement Officers, or applicants currently enrolled in a certified Police Academy only.***
WHY CHOOSE THE CITY OF NAPLES POLICE DEPARTMENT:
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$5,000 signing bonus that will be paid in two (2) installments as outlined below:
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$2,500 on newly hired Police Officer’s first paycheck.
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$2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program.
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$400 monthly commuter stipend if not assigned a City-owned take home vehicle.
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Onsite fitness center able to be used while on-duty
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Up to $2,500 reimbursement for moving expenses 100+ miles from Naples
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120 hours of lump-sum holiday pay, plus a separate holiday bonus
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$2/hour shift differential pay
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Up to $4,500 annual specialty pay incentives available for roles such as FTO, SWAT, K9, Marine Unit, Instructors (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, Driving, First Aid), Negotiator, HNT, COP, CVSA Examiner, and more
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Reimbursement of the academy tuition costs to a candidate who paid the cost themselves and has not previously worked for law enforcement agencies. This reimbursement would be contingent upon a 2-year employment commitment. If officer leaves prior to that commitment, he/she will have to pay that amount back to the City (FS 943.16).
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All uniforms and equipment are provided by the department, apart from duty boots.
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Non-probationary officers with one (1) year of service will receive uniform maintenance allowance of $1,000 annually.
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Educational reimbursement of up to $5,000, including tuition and textbooks, per calendar year for college or advanced education courses taken in the pursuit of an associate or bachelor’s degree.
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Longevity pay after 10 years of service with the department
Competitive Pay & Premium Benefits for Experienced Officers
We offer salary premiums for new hires with prior sworn law enforcement or military police experience:
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36–72 months of experience start at Step 2 of the wage scale:
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$75,060 (effective 10/01/2024)
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$79,564 (effective 10/01/2025)
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$84,337 (effective 10/01/2026)
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73+ months of experience start at Step 3:
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$78,250 (effective 10/01/2024)
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$82,945 (effective 10/01/2025)
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$87,922 (effective 10/01/2026)
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
General duty police work responsible for the enforcement of laws and ordinances, prevention, detection and investigation of crime, maintenance of law and order and other duties associated with the protection of life, property and public safety. Law enforcement officers perform duties in accordance with Florida State Statutes, City of Naples policy & procedures and departmental policies & procedures. Position performs essential functions as outlined in the official position description and applicable to assigned functional area. Performs related work as required. Persons hired into this position will be expected to work on an assigned shift, which may include holidays.
ADA COMPLIANCE:
Physical Ability: Tasks may involve the regular and, at times, sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of heavy objects and materials (up to 150 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.
Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, violence, disease, pathogenic substances and/or toxic/poisonous agents.
