New Port Richey Police Department: Employment


Employment
The New Port Richey Police Department offers a competitive benefits package to officers working for the department. Qualifications to become employed with the New Port Richey Police Department and the benefits offered to our certified personnel are listed below.

Qualifications
Applicants must:
  • Be twenty-one years of age or older.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Possess a current and valid Law Enforcement Certifcation from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
  • Possess a current and valid driver's license at the time of application and a valid Florida driver's license at time of employment.
  • Possess a certified copy of their birth certificate.
  • Possess a Social Security Card.
  • Copy of military discharge (Form #DD214), if applicable.
  • Not have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
  • Pass a physical examination.
  • Have vision that meets the requirements to obtain a Florida Driver's License.
  • Successfully pass a background investigation.
  • Successfully pass a psychological examination.
  • Successfully pass a drug screening.
  • Undergo criminal records check which includes fingerprints.
  • Must be of good moral character.
    • No felony convictions.
    • No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement or domestic violence.


Salary/Benefits:
  • Salary
    • $40,220 (Probationary Officer) to
    • $57,670 (Master Patrolman II)

  • Vacation & Holidays
    • 96-144 Hours of vacation time
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • 4 Floating Holidays
    • 1 Personal Leave Day (2 after five years)

  • Defined Benefit Pension Plan
    • 20 years and out
    • 10 years at age 50
    • Benefit multiplier at 3.5 per year
    • $500/month supplement
    • Employee contributes 4.5% on salary

  • Education Incentive Pay - Up to $130/month
  • Overtime and Court Time paid at 1.5 times regular pay
  • Uniforms and Equipment provided
  • Clothing Cleaning Allowance of $500/year
  • Sick Leave Buyback Program
  • College Tuition Assistance
  • Veteran's Preference


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New Port Richey Police Department
6739 Adams Street
New Port Richey, FL 34652

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