Career Opportunities
Trust between law enforcement agencies and the people they protect and serve is essential in a democracy. It is key to the stability of our communities, the integrity of our criminal justice system, and the safe and effective delivery of policing services.
Patrol Bureau
Patrol officers provide a uniformed response to calls for service, provide traffic enforcement, act as a visible deterrent to crime, and protect the community. All sworn officers must start on the patrol bureau.
Investigative Services Bureau
The Investigative Services Bureau consists of detectives who conduct complex, sensitive and/or long-term criminal investigations. These detectives work in the following areas:
- Special Victims Unit
- Major Crimes
- Property Crimes
- Financial Crimes
- Vice Investigation and Narcotics
Special Ops Bureau
The Special Ops Bureau comprises personnel with highly specialized training, expertise, and equipment to support other Cape Coral Police Department units.
- K9
- Marine
- Traffic Homicide
- DUI
- SWAT
Community Services
The Community Services division provides safety and educational services to the community, along with providing security checks. Programs include:
- School Resource Officers
- Community Oriented Police (COP) Unit
- Child Car Seat Checks
Professional Standards Bureau
The responsibility of the Professional Standards Bureau is to better serve the community through the following areas:
- Hiring
- Internal Affairs
- Accreditation
Training Unit
The Training Unity is responsible for conducting all Pre-Deployment Training to new recruits, as well as on-going training to all CCPD officers.
Professional Staff
For those who wish to provide their services and knowledge to law enforcement, without being a sworn officer, the following units are available:
- Forensics
- Evidence
- Dispatch