Become a Communications Officer

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.

Competitive Salary

The Melbourne Police Department offers a competitive salary in line with other local law enforcement agencies. The current starting salary range for Communication Officers is $46,060.82 to $49,412.48 annually ($22.14 - $23.75 hourly), based on experience. Upon successful completion of the training period, candidates will receive a minimum 5% pay increase. Salary ranges are reviewed annually, and wage adjustments are subject to City Council approval. Additionally, the City provides a 4% shift differential for Communication Officers assigned to evening and midnight shifts once they have completed their training.

This position requires a Florida Department of Health 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator certification. The department will cover the cost of the online Public Safety Telecommunicator course and the state exam.

A $2,500 sign-on bonus is offered for those that have no prior 911/dispatching experience, with $1,500 paid upon hire and the remaining balance paid once the candidate has completed the Florida Department of Health 911 Public Safety Telecommunicator course and passed the state exam. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered to those that have a minimum of 2 years of 911/dispatching experience, with $2,500 paid upon hire and the remaining balance paid once they have completed training.

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.

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