Recruits will work on all three patrol shifts during this time in order to be exposed to as many street situations as possible. Following successful completion of the Field Training Program, recruits will be assigned to a patrol shift. Certified Police Officers and Police Recruits serve a one year probationary period from their date of certification. Police Officers must be willing to work on different shifts, weekends, and holidays. All sworn Police Officers bid annually on the shifts they wish to work.
Bidding is done on a seniority basis.
The Hollywood Police Department has established, through a police union contract, an eight-step pay plan for certified Police Officers. Officers will reach top pay in 7 years. Salary checks are disbursed bi-weekly.