join the premier law enforcement agency in central florida

whether you’re an experienced officer, a certified academy graduate, or a potential police cadet seeking sponsorship to attend the academy, the clermont police department has a place for you.


pay & benefits

salary

police cadet during academy: $18.50/hour

starting annual wage - no experience: $63,500

3 years prior experience: $64,770

6 years prior experience: $66,040

sign on bonus of up to $10,000

the clermont police department will cover the cost of equivalency of
training for qualified out-of-state certified applicants

keep more of your money - no state income tax in florida


additional benefits

-TAKE HOME VEHICLE PROGRAM

-VOLUNTARY EXTRA-DUTY DETAIL

-TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

-SUMMER UNIFORMS

-ANNUAL MERIT PAY INCREASE

-LOW-COST HEALTH INSURANCE

-20 YEAR RETIREMENT

-WORK OUT ON DUTY


hiring process

what to expect along your journey to join the ranks of clermont’s finest:

Hiring process: Submit Application, Review Application, Complete Physical Abilities Test, Written Testing, Oral Board, Conditional Offer, Background Investigation, Polygraph, Psychological, and Medical Testing.
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