The Melbourne Police Department is committed to hiring only the best! We actively seek individuals who want a challenging career in a professional environment. Please contact Communications Manager Cary Sargent at Recruiter@mlbfl.org 321-608-6400 or for more information.

Applicant Process

Competitive Salary

The Melbourne Police Department offers a salary competitive with other local law enforcement agencies. The current starting salary range for Communication Officers is $43,060.68 to $48,790.30 annually ($20.70 - $23.45 hourly). Upon successful completion of the training period, candidates will receive a minimum 5% pay increase. Salary ranges are evaluated annually, and wage adjustments are approved by City Council. The City also provides a 4% shift differential pay for communication officers assigned to evening and midnight shifts after successfully completing training, as well as incentive pay for specialty teams.  

There is a sign-on bonus of $2,500. ($1,500 will be paid upon being hired and the balance will be paid once all required training is completed.)

Excellent Benefits

• Health Insurance (no cost for employee coverage)
• Term Life Insurance policy equal to one times annual salary
• Sick Leave that may be used for the employee or an immediate family member
• Vacation Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• 9 Paid Holidays Annually  
• Purchase of Dental Insurance
• Purchase of Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance
• Purchase of Disability Coverage
• Participation in a Pre-Tax Reimbursement Account for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Florida State Retirement System (FRS)

Specialized Training Opportunities

These include Certified Training Officer, Incident Dispatch Team Members, Peer Support Member, and Critical Incident Stress Management Team Member.