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More than a career, it's a calling

This calling requires a commitment of the highest standard to devote yourself to the safety of your community and your support network.

PSLPD offers the highest degree of training available to excel in your goals, while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism, working with a community that welcomes and embraces its police department. 

By joining the PSLPD family, you will find a career that offers excitement, rapid growth opportunities, work-life balance and the chance to make a positive impact in your community. 

About PSLPD

PSL Police Logo Established in 1980, the department had a force of nine officers serving a population of 12,000 residents. Today, it employs 273 sworn officers and 65 civilians, which service a population of over 214,000.

The Port St. Lucie, Florida, Police Department patch displays the state seal, flanked by the U.S. and state flags. Beneath the seal is an inscription of the agency’s core values — courage, knowledge, and integrity.

These words remind each officer of the department’s mission and principles, which are instrumental in the law enforcement profession and tradition of the agency.

Best places to work

Best Places to Work The City of Port St. Lucie has earned the Best Place to Work Award from the St. Lucie County Human Resource Association for the years 2003-2009 and 2015-2023, for providing a first-class work environment for City employees. The award is given to local employers whose personnel practices are considered the best in the county.

Employers are evaluated based on the number of employees, and with more than 1,200 workers, Port St. Lucie is considered a leader in establishing a professional working environment.

Specialized Units

The Port St. Lucie Police Department offers various opportunities to branch off into specialized areas based on training, interests and ambitions. These special assignments include: 

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Us

Our recruiters are available to attend virtual job fairs or have one-on-one conversations with interested applicants to answer and discuss career goals. If you are interested in having PSLPD participate in your company's virtual job fair, email pslpdcareers@cityofpsl.com.

Recruitment Team:

Recruitment team

  • Captain Kacey Donnell, Professional Standards Division
  • Steven Helseth, Training Sergeant
  • Sheila LaGrega, Recruitment Sergeant
  • Adrienne Pietrzak, Recruiter & Background Investigator: 772-871-7305
  • Mike Casey, Recruiter & Background Investigator: 772-344-4061
  • Ashley Seaman, Civilian Background Investigator: 772-871-7304
  • Brittani Dacosta, Civilian Background Investigator: 772-871-7677
  • Jasmin Turcios, Civilian Background Investigator: 772-871-7676
  • Morgan Cundle, Civilian Background Investigator: 772-344-4061
  • Maritza Rosario, Staff Services Administrative Assistant: 772-344-4061