The West Palm Beach Police Department takes pride in everything we do to help the people of our growing community. Currently, we have 271 sworn officers, 121 civilians and 3 K-9 dogs. At this time, we are seeking police officers and individuals to fill civilian jobs within our organization.

To become a Florida-certified Law Enforcement Officer, your training must be accepted by the State of Florida. If you have at least one year of continuous service as an out-of-state officer, you may be eligible to attend an abbreviated high-liability academy. To qualify, your training record must be accepted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards & Training Council. If you are interested in becoming Florida-certified, please contact FDLE at 850-410-7225 or by fax at 850-410-7229; they can provide you with information regarding statewide training centers that provide this training.

As of the 1994 Census, the resident population of West Palm Beach was 76,342. As of the year 2000, the City of West Palm Beach was the largest municipality in one of the country's fastest-growing areas: Palm Beach County. Encompassing a geographic area in excess of 56 square miles, West Palm Beach is located on the east coast of Florida, approximately 60 miles north of Miami.

Please visit the West Palm Beach Police Department's Web site at www.wpbpolice.org for more information on employment opportunities.