Join Our TeamAre you ready to begin your dream career in law enforcement or are you an experienced officer ready to make your next career move? The Hollywood Police Department is the place for you! HPD is currently hiring candidates who qualify in three different ways:Non-certified recruits ready to embark on a challenging law enforcement career with HPD and seeking a department to sponsor their academy trainingCertified candidates who want to be part of an agency committed to the highest level of professionalism and integrity in law enforcementThe Hollywood Police Department is a highly professional law enforcement agency offering exceptional career advancement opportunities that will allow HPD officers to go as far as their determination and skills will take them. The Department offers a full array of specialized units such as K-9, SWAT, narcotics and street crimes, along with top-notch equipment and training.Whether you’re just getting started on the path to a fulfilling law enforcement career, a veteran officer seeking new challenges, or a recently retired officer not ready to stop working—it would be hard to find a better place to build or continue your career.Starting Pay:Certified: $71,664.69-$106,963.10 Non-Certified: $71,664.69 State of Florida has a $5,000 Recruitment Bonus!5% pay increase:every year for first 6 years in addition to yearly contract raises for non-certified officers. For certified officers, it will depend on starting pay.Assignment Pay Available - (up to 5%)Paid time off:13 paid holidays1 personal day2 wellness daysPension:Retire with 22 years of continuous service with 80% of the average monthly earnings with an 8-year D.R.O.P.Annual Leave:1 to 3 years on- receive 80 hours a year4 to 10 years on - receive 132 hours a year 11 to 15 years on - receive 164 hours of vacation 16 to 20 years on - receive 180 hours of vacation 21 and up - receive 220 hours of vacation Up to 240 hours of paid Military Leave of Absence availableSick Leave:Employees accrue 8 hours of Sick Leave per calendar monthHealthcare:No Health care coverage premiums for employees selecting Single coverage with In-Network providers.  Dental and Vision insurance provided along with a Health Reimbursement Account valued at $400 for Single coverage, $600 for single plus one dependent and $1000 for single and two or more dependents Incentives:Vehicle Take HomeSpecialized Units Included: SWAT, K-9, Beach/Marine Unit, Detective Unit, Traffic/Motors Unit, Street Crimes, Vice Unit Call back to duty compensationUniform or clothing allowance and full uniform and equipment issuance and replacementNo cost Annual Wellness physical through City's provider up to $395No cost 100,000 Life Insurance PolicyMost Units work a 4/10 schedule. Four (4) days on with three (3) days off with overtime opportunities. Higher Education Reimbursement: 100% reimbursement when a grade of ‘A’ or ‘B’ is earned. (Max total of $3,000 for tuition annually)One year of probation and then can test for rank of Sergeant after five continuous years of service with additional credit given for college education.Members may buy back four years of military service or prior service as a full-time municipal, county, state, or federal police officerThe City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.