What is the starting salary?
The starting salary for Police Officers on the Treasure Coast is $55,708-$66,631, and for officers with five years of experience, it is $66,631 (based on current three-year contract).
How do I become a police officer?
Learn more about sworn jobs and the application process.
Does the City have tuition assistance?
Yes, the city offers tuition assistance. Full-time, non-probationary employees with a satisfactory job performance record over the past 12 months are eligible for $2,500 each fiscal year.
Do you have a list of local police academies?
There are several public safety training institutions that provide the Equivalency of training available:
The PSLPD will accept applications from individuals with any of the following experience:
- Current sworn officer a city police, county sheriff or state or federal law enforcement agency
- Current Florida Department of Law Enforcement Certification
- Approved or currently enrolled in a Florida Department of Law Enforcement Police Academy
Do you hire retired military, veterans and members of The National Guard?
The PSLPD is actively seeking active or retired military, veterans, and members of The National Guard to serve as police officers. As part of Port St. Lucie's continuing commitment to our veterans, we are working to connect veterans with available services and programs. If you are retiring from active duty military or you were military police, you may be eligible for the Equivalency of Training (EOT). EOT is a modified police academy that focuses on Florida law and high liability, which can be completed in one to two weeks.
Contact a police academy that offers the Equivalency of Training
Additionally, the Port St Lucie Police Department is an approved on-the-job-training facility. This means that upon being hired, you may be eligible to utilize your GI Bill benefits to fund the police academy and supplement the first year of service.
Other benefits for retired military, veterans and members of the National Guard include:
- Compensation & select benefits while in the police academy.
- Paid military leave up to 240 hours
- Eligible to buy back up to 10 years of LEO or full-time military service.
How long is the hiring process?
The entire hiring process generally takes between three to four months, which is dependent on several factors, including how quickly our inquiries are answered by your previous employers, personal references and neighbors.