Gulfport Police Department

The Gulfport Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency located in Gulfport, Florida. The department employs 41 individuals and serves a city with a population of approximately 13,000. The Gulfport Police Department provides a range of law enforcement services to the residents and businesses of Gulfport. These services include, but are not limited to, crime prevention, traffic safety, youth services, and special operations. The department also offers a formalized career development program for all employees, both sworn and civilian, which includes career tracks in latent investigations, covert investigations, administration, crime prevention, youth services, training, special operations, and traffic safety. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, the Gulfport Police Department is one of a select few agencies in Florida to achieve the "Excelsior" designation by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation. This prestigious accreditation reflects fifteen years of professional service, with five consecutive reaccreditation certificates without conditions. Interested individuals can find details on salary, benefits, including insurance, leave, and pension, on the Gulfport Police Department's employment webpage: http://www.gulfportpolice.com/employment.html.