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Employment - Police Officer

POLICE OFFICER/TRAINEE

Starting Hourly Rate $19.64 ($17.68 trainee)

The University of Miami is now accepting applications for the position of Police Officer.  Applicants do not need be certified in order to apply.  Please apply online at: www.miami.edu/careers   All applicants must have 54 college credits (or 3 years military service/law enforcement experience), be a U.S. citizen, and must pass a thorough background investigation.  Employment includes:

  • $19.64/hr ($17.68 while in academy)
  • $2K retention bonus upon Field Training completion
  • $1168 monthly retirement annuity beginning one year following Field Training completion
  • Step increase (eligible 1 year after FTO completion)
    • 5% step years 1-5
    • 2% step years 6-10
  • Longevity increase
    • 5% at 5 years of service
    • 5% at 10 years of service
  • University-contributed retirement plan (5% of pay) and matching of employee contributions (up to an additional 5%)
  • Annual performance-based merit increase
  • Free meal plan
  • UM tuition remission for employee & dependents
  • Group Medical & Dental insurance
  • Educational incentive
  • Special Unit pay
  • Shift Differential pay
  • UM employee benefits

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