What Fort Myers PD pays
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$70,824
Posting · verified Oct 1, 2026Lateral start
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Not publishedTracked since Oct 1, 2026. We keep every figure a posting has ever stated, so changes show here.
Hiring bonus
$5,000 for new officers, required to be repaid to the city in full, should the candidate leave employment of the city – voluntarily OR involuntarily – within 2 years of the candidates' original hire date.
A $5,000 sign on bonus will be awarded to successful applicants.Job posting · verified Oct 1, 2026 · sourceOpen jobs at Fort Myers PD
Police Officer - Certified
Fort Myers, FLContinuous$5,000 bonus$34.05/hrstarting
Requirements
From the department's postings- Minimum age21
- EducationHigh school or GED
- Certification required to applyYes
- Takes out-of-state lateralsYes
- Lateral termsCERTIFIED OUT OF STATE CANDIDATES THAT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EQUIVALENCY OF TRAINING
- PensionPension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
How Fort Myers PD compares nearby
All 7 Fort Myers & Cape Coral agencies| Department | Status | Starting pay | vs Fort Myers | Bonus | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Myers PD | Hiring | $70,824 | — | $5,000 | |
| Cape Coral PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Sanibel PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Lee County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Charlotte County Sheriff | Not posting | Not published | — | None | |
| Punta Gorda PD | Not posting | Not published | — | None |
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