Recruiting
The City of Ocoee is an equal opportunity employer. To apply follow below:
Testing
Must register with the National Testing Network and complete the Law Enforcement Entrance test
Once the test is passed you must send the scores to the Ocoee Police Department posting to receive an invitation to apply.
Salary
A career with the Ocoee Police Department means receiving a competitive compensation and benefits package and a path of promotional opportunities.
New Officer Salary:
Year 1 $47,000.10
Year 2 $51,500.18
Year 3 $55,166.80
Additional pay for experience, night differential, overtime, Extra Duty Details and bilingual candidates.
Benefits
Competitive health insurance at low premium cost
Access to free clinical care
Uniform allowance
Paid time off
25-year retirement
3.25% pension multiplier with a max percentage of 81.25%
Specialty Units
Day, Evening, and Night Patrol
Traffic Unit/ Motors Unit
Swat
K9
Marine Patrol
Field Training Officer
School Resource Officer
Criminal Investigations
Honor Guard
Unmanned aviation unit
Special Assignments with Local & Federal Task Forces
Employment Qualifications
At least 19 years of age
High School Diploma or equivalent
United States citizenship
Not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a false statement.
Not have pled guilty or nolo contender after July 01, 1981, to a felony or a misdemeanor which involves perjury or a false statement, whether or not adjudication was withheld or sentence suspended.
Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Examinations
Drug screen
Extensive Background Investigation
Oral Board interviews
Physical Exam
Polygraph
Psychological Exam
Written Test