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With our world-famous hotels, restaurants and cultural events, Miami Beach is a global destination surrounded by inviting beaches and turquoise waters. Our city is synonymous with art deco, elegant living and one-of-a-kind experiences. It is the world’s playground, a place where celebrities come to be seen and to live. So, keeping everyone safe is one of the most important responsibilities we have as a city. Consequently, it takes a special person to become a Miami Beach police officer.

The Miami Beach Police Department strives to enforce laws fairly — sometimes under difficult circumstances — often while managing large crowds. Our officers do their best to de-escalate situations and find peaceful solutions whenever possible. This requires extensive training, self-discipline and compassion.

As a valued and trusted member of the Miami Beach Police Department, you will have an unprecedented opportunity to leave your mark on one of the great cities of the world. The right candidate will not be afraid to make hard choices and serve with honor, integrity and courage, not just on one shift, but every shift.

Base Salary and Additional Supplemental Pay The starting salary for a Miami Beach Police officer is $59,787 but when biweekly supplemental pay is included, the extended annual salary can be as much as $73,844 This does not include the additional compensation provided by possible overtime and off-duty opportunities, including the following:

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  $520 supplemental pay while the department maintains accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
• $720 dry cleaning allowance. • $3,250 hazardous duty pay.
• $2,392 estimated supplemental pay of 4%* for employees who maintain their Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) certification.
• $1,495 estimated supplemental pay of 2.5%* for employees who have passed the 40-hour Miami-Dade Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training.
• $1,560 maximum educational supplement (Biweekly amount varies based on level of academic achievement per section 943.22 of Florida Statutes).
• $1,950 physical fitness assessment pay for employees who pass the annual City of Miami Beach Police Department’s physical fitness assessment.
• $676 quality of life supplemental pay for employees who satisfy the certification requirements set by the City of Miami Beach Police Department.
• $1,495 estimated supplemental pay of 2.5%* for employees who are conversationally proficient in a second language (exam required).

• Our defined benefit pension plan has a generous multiplier of 3% (10.5% employee contribution required).
• Participants in the pension fund become fully vested in ten years.
• You can receive up to 85% of your average highest salary upon retirement based on tenure.
• City employees do not pay Social Security taxes
• Receive regular pay increases based on merit.
• Receive twelve annual days of vacation and sick leave, each accrued on a biweekly basis.
• Receive your birthday as holiday and three floating holidays per year.
• Enjoy ten paid designated holidays per year.
• We offer up to 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Begin accruing vacation and sick leave on your first day of employment.
• Upon your 91st day of employment, you will be eligible to participate in one of the group medical and dental health insurance plans. The cost for single and family coverage is subsidized by the city.
• We offer a tuition reimbursement program
• Employees have an opportunity to participate in a deferred compensation 457 plan
• Ability to purchase supplemental benefits such as disability insurance, pet insurance and additional life insurance.
• For additional benefits questions contact: HR-Benefits@miamibeachfl.gov

• $5,000 upon completion of FTO Program
• $5,000 after completion of Probation
• $5,000 after honorable completion of another full year after probation

• $2,500 upon graduation from academy and passing the state exam
• $2,500 after completion of the FTO program
• $2,500 after successful completion of probation
• $2,500 after honorable completion of another full year after probation

Varies By Position see individual Job Listings

Varies By Position see individual Job Listings

Varies By Position see individual Job Listings