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 our Recruitment Officer at 321-608-6321 or e-mail Recruiter@mlbfl.org for more information.

Open Positions

Application Process

Ride-Along Program

Veterans Preference Organization

The Department is an “Approved for Veteran’s Training” agency. This means that probationary police officers who are qualifying veterans and were Florida LEO certified after January 11, 2007, may be eligible for additional monthly benefits. The “Montgomery GI Bill” supports this on-the-job training benefit. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website or call 888-442-4551.

Police Officer Trainee (Sponsorship)

The Melbourne Police Department offers sponsorships for the police academy. This means having your police academy tuition, books, and uniforms paid for in full, receiving $19.77 an hour full-time, receiving City of Melbourne benefits, and receiving a $2,500 signing bonus upon completion of the academy.

To apply for this position, go to our 'Open Positions' link at the top of the page and look for "Police Officer Trainee." For questions or more information contact our recruiting team at 321-608-6321. 

Salary

The Melbourne Police Department is currently the highest-paid agency in Brevard County.

The current starting salary for entry-level police officers is $52,665, officers with experience can start up to $57,548. As of 10/1/2024, the starting pay for entry-level police officers will be $54,766, and officers with experience can start up to $59,844.

Florida-certified police officers are eligible to receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus. Certified out-of-state police officers are eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus, $4,000 in moving bonuses, and their equivalency of training program paid for in full.

Police academy recruits make $19.77 an hour full-time plus benefits while attending the academy; upon completion, the salary increases to our entry-level police officer salary.

The city also provides paid holidays and a 4% night shift differential pay. For details, please call our Recruitment Officer at 321-608-6321 or email Recruiter@mlbfl.org.

Career Opportunities and Benefits

Lateral and Specialty Units:

• SWAT
• K9
• Dive Team
• Traffic Unit
• Marine Unit
• School Resource Officers
• Training Unit
• Crisis Negotiation Unit
• Field Force
• Special Investigations Unit (Narcs)
• Intelligence Unit
• Criminal Investigations Division

Other Benefits include:

• 25-year retirement with a 3% multiplier, 8-year drop option, and 2% COLA on pension for ten years after retirement.
• A pre-tax Deferred Compensation program to assist you in saving and planning for retirement.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• A tuition reimbursement plan for continuing college education.
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Accrual beginning at 104 hours and up to 200 hours annually
• 96 hours paid annual sick leave
• Salary incentive for education and advanced training courses.
• Off-duty overtime ranging from $50-$60 an hour.
• Take home vehicles after completion of Field Training
• Department issued weapons
• Body-worn cameras
• Load-bearing outer vests with rifle plates (PointBlank)
• A brand new police department being completed this year