Salary
Base Pay......................$64,890*
- Plus additional salary incentives up to $130/month and 2% night shift differential, if applicable. Supplementary 2% for City residents.
- For experienced officers, starting pay is up to $78,750 a year & the City of Casselberry offers up to a $20,000 starting bonus
- New officers in the State of Florida are eligible for a $5000 starting bonus
*** New Officers are eligible for reimbursement of police academy expenses up to $3,600.00 ***
*** If you live a hundred or more miles from the City of Casselberry, we will pay you $2,500 to help you relocate!***
Take-Home Vehicle Program: Members are provided a take-home vehicle upon completion of the Field Training Program.
Healthcare Insurance: The City covers a significant portion of the employee's health insurance premium. Available options include a Copay plan or a HRA plan. Dependent coverage is also available for an additional cost. Employees may qualify for health insurance discounts based on wellness participation, non-tobacco use, and biometric screenings.
Dental & Vision Insurance: Optional dental insurance (DHMO or PPO) and vision insurance for employees and their families.
Supplemental Benefits: Short term disability “STD”, Voluntary and AD&D Life Insurance, Legal Shield, Accident Insurance and Critical Illness with Cancer Insurance.
Long Term Disability: City paid long term disability after one year of employment.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): City paid 1x base salary (maximum of $200,000)
Defined Benefits Pension Plan: The employee contributes 3% of salary and is vested after 8 years. Retirement plan accrues at 3% per year.
College Tuition Reimbursement: The City will reimburse college tuition and expenses up to $2,400 per year after one year of employment.
Equipment: All Officers are provided take-home vehicle, uniforms, weapons, vest, and other necessary equipment during their entire career.
Leave
Annual leave: Employees accrue at 6.66 hours of annual leave per month during the first year of employment. After the first year, the accrual rate increases to 8 hours per month.
Sick leave: Employees accrue at 6 hours of sick leave per month.
Additional Benefits: Employees are entitled to 10 paid holidays each year, as well as paid bereavement and military leave.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Patrol Division, Investigations Section, Traffic Section, DUI Officer, Training Instructor, S.W.A.T., City-County Investigative Bureau, School Resource Officer, Community Response Squad, and Inter Agency Task Forces.
