Applications
The St. Augustine Beach Police Department is always accepting applications for employment. Completed applications can be submitted during business hours, Monday through Friday, at the department’s front office. Alternatively, you can submit your application by mail to 2300 A1A S St. Augustine, FL 32080 or by email to contact@sabpd.org.
This application is for both sworn and non-sworn positions.
Why Join SABPD?
When starting your career with the SABPD, you’ll initially be assigned to Patrol. After successfully completing your probationary period, you’ll have the opportunity to apply for specialized positions, including:
- Investigations
- K9 Unit
- Crime Prevention
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
- Full-time Beach Patrol
Additionally, members can choose to participate in other assigned duties like Bike Patrol, Drone Operator, Honor Guard, and Evidence Specialist. For officers interested in tactical operations, we partner with the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office and the St. Augustine Police Department to offer unified county teams for SWAT, Special Response Team, and Dive Team.
Members will benefit from our commitment to professional development and advanced training. We prioritize readiness through attending elite national training programs as well as completing numerous in-house training sessions on essential skills like firearms, defensive tactics, vehicle operations, ocean rescue techniques, first aid, and use of force.
The St. Augustine Beach Police Department is an extremely active partner with the community. Members will have the opportunity to participate in department sponsored community events where they can positively interact with members of the community. We are proud to have the strong support of both our citizens and city leadership, which is the foundation of our success.
FAQs:
Does SABPD offer academy sponsorships?
The St. Augustine Beach Police Department (SABPD) may sponsor police academy recruits at the discretion of the Chief of Police, based on qualifications, department needs, and available funding. All applicants must complete the standard hiring process.
Sponsorship Benefits
Sponsored recruits are hired as part-time employees and receive:
- Payment of academy tuition
- Minimum wage for time spent in academy training or attending SABPD functions
- Pay and tuition coverage begin after hire. No retroactive compensation is provided.
Service Commitment
- Sponsored recruits must complete two (3) years of service with SABPD after their final tuition reimbursement. Failure to do so requires repayment of all tuition paid.
Tuition Reimbursement
- Tuition covered by grants or other assistance is not eligible
- Issued after completion of each academy program block
Does SABPD offer lateral transfers?
The SABPD does not offer lateral transfers from outside agencies.
Currently certified out-of-state?
Out-of-state certified law enforcement officers must complete the Equivalency of Training (EOT) course before submitting their application.
Volunteer
SABPD volunteers assist personnel with day-to-day administrative operations, community events and agency functions. If you are interested in volunteering with SABPD, contact us at contact@sabbpd.org.