Police Officer. To be a Police Officer and a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office law enforcement family means to be committed to hard work, be trustworthy and serve your community.
We hire ethical people who want the challenge of a demanding career and who will give the very best of themselves to our citizens. As a Police Officer, you will have many opportunities to develop skills and grow vocationally in a long term career. After completing two years in patrol, each officer can choose to stay with their zone, or can apply to transition into one of 16 other units;
The Consolidated City of Jacksonville is home to over 850,000 residents. Every individual, family and neighborhood looks to every JSO Police Officer to provide leadership, protection and a true dedication to community service. A Police Officer's base salary is determined by a seventeen year career path. 
Officers start at $37,356 annually, reaching $56,388 after six years and $64,409 after seventeen years. Sergeants earn 17% above an officer's and Lt. 17% above Sergeant. These base salaries typically increase every year in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements. In addition, those in the Police ranks may be eligible to receive education incentives. Other Pay premium include shift differential, working out-of-classification, state career incentives for advanced training, etc. If becoming a member of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office appeals to you, we urge you to apply today.
Salary: $37,356, $39,324, after training 5% increase.
Police Recruiters:
JSORecruiter@jaxsheriff.org
(904) 713-4870
Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center
4715 Capper Road Building P
Jacksonville, FL 32218
