Orlando Police Department
P.A.C.E. Unit

NOW HIRING!

Equal Employment Opportunity Plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Have a High School Diploma or GED

• Have no felony convictions or a history of incidents where the applicant's integrity was in question

HIRING PROCESS:

• Pass a typing test - 35 words a minute

• Reading for Comprehension and Writing Skills Test

• Pass Polygraph

• Formal Interview

• Background Check

• Medical Exam, including Drug Screening

SALARY:

• The beginning salary for a Police Communications Specialist is $10.31 per hour. Employees assigned to the evening or midnight shift receive shift differential of $.80 per hour. Time and a half is paid for hours worked over 40 per week.

• After an initial employment period of one year, employees receive a 7 percent salary increase, and an additional 7 percent promotional increase after completing training in all positions.

LEAVE:

• Three weeks of paid vacation leave per year and six paid holidays.

INSURANCE:

• The City of Orlando offers a variety of insurance options. Dependent coverage is available at an additional cost to the employee.

RETIREMENT:

• The City offers a 401(a) plan in which the City pays certain costs. Partial vested rights after three years of service and early retirement after 55 years of age or 25 years of service.

Interested in the position?

Visit City of Orlando Employment then click APPLY next to “POLICE COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST I”

PACE Employment Questions?

Contact Diane Velazquez 407.246.3973

E-Mail diane.velazquez@cityoforlando.net