About Miami PD
The Miami Police Department (MPD) is the primary law enforcement agency for the City of Miami, providing comprehensive police services, criminal investigations, and community protection 24/7.
Core Responsibilities
- Patrol Operations: 24/7 patrol coverage of Miami
- Criminal Investigations: Solve crimes and apprehend suspects
- Community Policing: Build community relationships
- Law Enforcement: Enforce local and state laws
- Emergency Response: Respond to 911 calls
- Traffic Control: Manage traffic and enforce violations
Specialized Units
Detective Bureau
- Homicide investigations
- Robbery cases
- Fraud investigations
- Evidence collection
SWAT Team
- High-risk warrants
- Hostage situations
- Tactical operations
- Crisis response
Narcotics Unit
- Drug investigations
- Undercover operations
- Trafficking cases
- Evidence seizure
Traffic Unit
- DUI enforcement
- Accident investigation
- Speed enforcement
- Motorist safety
Requirements
Basic Requirements
- Active FSCRP member
- Minimum age: 15 years old
- Clean record
- Professional conduct
Skills
- Law enforcement knowledge
- Communication skills
- Decision-making ability
- Firearms proficiency
Rank Structure
- Police Officer
- Officer First Class
- Corporal
- Sergeant
- Lieutenant
- Captain
- Major
- Deputy Chief
- Chief of Police
Benefits
- Prestigious law enforcement career
- Comprehensive training
- Strong police brotherhood
- Clear career advancement