Orlando Police Department Career Development/MPO Program

Orlando Police Department Career Development

Career Development is a program which provides career guidance, recognition of accomplishments and financial incentives for non-supervisory officers at the Orlando Police Department. The Career Development Program provides a distinct career tract for officers who want to go beyond the minimum requirements of their jobs and who want to be recognized and rewarded for their extra efforts. In order to advance through each of the four Career Development levels, officers must meet seniority requirements and earn a minimum number of credits in the area of training, professional achievement and community involvement. Officers receive credits in most cases for being involved in activities that are "above and beyond" the requirements of their current job assignments. Unlike other promotional systems, however, there are no tests that the officer must pass in order to advance in the program and there is no limit to the number of officers who may advance to any level. The program is monitored by a full-time civilian Police Career Counselor. Bonuses are awarded at each level of the Orlando Police Department’s Career Development Program, and are set by the current contract. At the Career Officer I, II, and III levels, a one time bonus is given. Officers who achieve the highest level of Master Police Officer receive annual bonuses. All bonuses in the Career Development Program are pensionable income. In addition to bonuses, Master Police Officers receive promotional benefits over other officers according to the current labor contract. Master Police Officers also wear gold Master Police Officer Badges and collar brass for which they are recognized throughout the department and in the community. The Career Development Office is NOT involved in recruiting and hiring for any positions. If you want to apply for the position of Police Officer please contact the OPD Recruiting Section at 407-246-2459. If you want to apply for any other position at OPD or the City of Orlando please contact the City of Orlando Personnel Office at 407-246-2235. If you have any question about the Orlando Police Department’s Career Development Program, please call our Police Career Counselor at (407) 246-3928.