Job Outlook

In a more security-conscious society, police services will become more critical. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics by the U.S. Department of Labor, employment opportunities for police officers are expected to increase 7 percent in the next decade.

Job Potential Earnings

According to the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Labor Market Statistics, starting annual salaries for police officers and sheriff's deputies in the local metropolitan area begin at $43,000. Typical salaries for officers are about $49,500 per year. Experienced officers may earn approximately $58,000 annually. 

Special Notice

Upon completion of this program, the cadet will be eligible to take the Florida State Officer Certification Examination administered by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Candidates may be sponsored by a local law enforcement agency.

Full-time (days) and part-time (nights) academies are available.

State Licensure Information

To determine the state(s) in which the program meets or does not meet the requirements, or if PHSC was unable to determine if the program meets the licensing requirements, see below.

  • Meets: Florida
  • Does Not Meet: Not applicable.
  • Unable to Determine: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands