We are an equal opportunity employer 

Police Officer Salary: $65,000 - $92,515 Annually

• Officers with three or more years of law enforcement experience begin with a base pay of $70,304 and will receive a $2,500 sign-on bonus.
• A State of Florida recruitment bonus of $5000 is available.  Click here to access the Recruitment Fact Sheet.
• Annual step increases to base pay
• Off-duty details are available at a rate of $70 per hour.

• Multiple opportunities for additional pay are available:
  • Night Shift Differential.
  • Associate and bachelor’s degree incentive.
  • Field Training Officer Incentive.
  • Detective Incentive.
  • Training Instructor Incentive.
  • Traffic Officer Incentive.
  • Marine Patrol Incentive.
  • K-9 Officer Incentive.
  • Master Patrol Officer Incentive.
  • Traffic Homicide Investigator Incentive.
• Education reimbursement.
• Vacation, holiday, sick, flex, and compensatory time.
• Bereavement leave.
• Deferred compensation (457 plan).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Short-term and long-term disability options.
• Life insurance.
• No-cost annual wellness exams.
• Comprehensive fitness facility.
• Take-home car program.
• All equipment/uniforms provided with a uniform maintenance allowance provided.
• State of Florida Retirement System.

Police Officer Qualifications

• Must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background check, with no conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• Must be a citizen of the United States.
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Be a minimum of nineteen (19) years of age.
• Successfully complete a polygraph.
• Successfully pass a drug screening test.
• Successfully pass a psychological evaluation.
• Undergo a physical examination.
• Prefer candidates be Florida Certified (or Certifiable) in law enforcement. We will also accept applications from out of state Law Enforcement Officers and individuals who are currently enrolled in a certified police academy.
• If applicant is a veteran of an armed service of the United States, must have a minimum of a general discharge.
• Prefer minimum of an associate degree from an accredited college or 60 credit hours.

 To apply, click here to submit a City of Venice Application for Employment

For assistance you may contact:
Human Resources 
Tel: (941) 882-7371
Fax: (941) 483-5966

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Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.