If you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career, please consider law enforcement and the Cape Coral Police Department.

Cape Coral is a rapidly-growing and rapidly-diversifying community. With over 155,000 residents, Cape Coral offers unique law enforcement career opportunities for motivated individuals. The Cape Coral Police Department is at the threshold of a new era, with the advent of many innovative community policing practices coupled with up-to-the-minute technological advances that are carrying the department into the most exciting times in its history.

The police department is looking for qualified applicants to fill current vacancies. If you are a U.S. citizen over 21, possess a Florida Driver License, and have 60 college credits or equivalent work experience, then we want to talk to you! We offer a starting salary of $43,992 and an excellent benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan. Most of all, we offer a challenging opportunity to serve your community.

Interested? We want to hear from you! Minorities and certified law enforcement officers are especially encouraged to apply. The Cape Coral Police Department is an equal opportunity employer.

To find out if you meet the minimum qualifications (minimum score of 60 points), you should complete the self-check matrix included with the pre-application.  This matrix will verify your credentials.  If you meet the minimum score of 60 points, please submit the matrix along with the pre-application form.

Click here to view the Cape Coral Police Department's Recruitment Video

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Conducts routine preventive patrol in designated residential and business areas, and initiates contacts with both business operators and residents to establish open communications, gather and dispense information, and establish the presence of law enforcement within the community.

Responds to calls for police service and takes action upon observing a circumstance or situation requiring police attention such as; the detection and/or prevention of criminal activity, the enforcement of traffic violations, the investigation of traffic crashes, the collection of intelligence, in addition to providing general assistance to the public.

Is responsible for apprehending and arresting suspects in accordance with state and local laws; the preparation and execution of necessary search warrants; transporting of suspects to jail; and testifying and presenting evidence in court.

Provides information and/or assistance to the public, victims, witnesses, and relatives concerning available services in the community and services provided by other city, county and state agencies when applicable.

Responds to domestic disputes and mediates potentially violent or lethal situations involving a wide variety of participants, including family members, neighbors, landlords and tenants, rival youth gangs, etc. in an effort to diffuse the situation and establish a peaceful dialogue between the involved parties.

Performs significant report and record duties such as initial crime reports, felony reports, statements arrest reports, warrant forms, vehicle inventory and search reports, property and disposition forms, and misdemeanor investigation reports.
May act as the first responder in rescue and first aid services to victims of vehicle crashes, natural disasters, and other emergency situations.