Benefits
Competitive Salary
Salaries for all positions are competitive with any other law enforcement agency in the state.
Insurance / Health Plans
The current Health Plan is United Health Care (two options available). Dental Plan and Vision Plans are available. New employees are eligible after 90 days of employment.
Dental and Vision Insurance
Dental and vision insurance is available for all St. Petersburg Police Department employees at group rates.
Eligibility: First month following 90 days of employment
Life Insurance
Life Insurance is available through the City at a low and high option paid for by the employee. The City provides $10,000 in Life Insurance for each employee at no cost.
Direct Deposit of Paycheck
Available to any banking institution or credit union.
Eligibility: Immediately
Annual Leave
Employees receive 120 hours of annual leave each of the first five years, as well as accruing extended illness leave. No vacations are permitted during the first six months of employment.
Eligibility: As accrued
Holiday Leave
There are 11 paid holidays per year. Holiday leave can be taken as accrued.
Eligibility: Immediately
Funeral Leave
Up to 5 work days for in-state and up to 10 days out-of-state
Eligibility: Immediately
Military Leave
Up to 240 hours per year for serving your annual military reserve or National Guard obligation.
Eligibility: Immediately
Fitness
Unlimited use of the agency's well-equipped workout room
Credit Union
Credit Union privileges for the employee and his/her family
Eligibility: Immediately
Pension Plan
Vested at 5 years, fully vested after 17 years
Eligibility: As stated
Dress Code
The dress standard for the Emergency Communications Division is business casual. The purpose of a business casual dress policy is to project a professional image while taking advantage of more casual and relaxed clothing. For new employees, business casual includes blouses or shirts with collars and jeans, slacks, or skirts. Once released from training, uniform shirts will be ordered and are required to be worn with jeans, slacks or skirts.
Tattoos on the hands, face, neck, and scalp are prohibited.