At the June 22, 2026 City Commission Meeting, the Commission will consider a proposal to remove the current 80% discount on the City's Fire Service Assessment for nonprofit-owned institutional properties. This item is being brought forward following direction from the City Commission during a March 23, 2026 Mayor/Commission Work Session. Other Fire Service Assessment rates would remain unchanged.
West Palm Beach City Hall, the Mandel Public Library and the Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of federal Juneteenth National Independence Day. Grassy Waters Preserve Nature Center will reopen at 8 a.m. on Saturday, June 20, 2026, and the Mandel Public Library reopens at 9:30 a.m. City Hall will reopen at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2026.
The West Palm Beach Police Department will be at the Hilton Garden Inn on Staten Island August 25th - 27th. Stop by and meet with our recruiters and learn about the opportunities to work with our team of professionals.
Now Sponsoring Equivalency of Training (EOT) Certification
We are offering to sponsor the EOT class for officers to become Florida certified and join the City of West Palm Beach Police Department. EOT Class: 1-week program at Palm Beach State College
Certified Officers (with experience): $75,921 – $87,888
Top Out Pay: $117,778
Florida Relocation Incentive: $5,000 sign-on bonus offered by Governor Ron DeSantis for out-of-state transferring officers and new officers
There are no state or city income taxes in Florida
Tuesday, August 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Department benefits and overview
Application step-by-step walkthrough
Panel interview on site or scheduled during event days
Swim Test
CVSA
Two ride-alongs
These can be completed in as little as two days
Learn more about the vibrant City of West Palm Beach and see why the New York Post calls us "Wall Street South."
Candidates who successfully complete the hiring process and accept an offer of employment will be required to sign a two-year service commitment with the City.