Employment Opportunities With a population of about 58,000 people and a metropolitan area of over 300,000, Pensacola is located on the Gulf of Mexico. Winters are mild and the city averages 343 days of sunshine annually. Pensacola is located in Escambia County, which has a 7 percent tax on retail sales or rentals of tangible personal property. There is no sales tax on groceries or medicines.
Housing can range from rural settings to subdivisions and is available at a wide range of prices.
Potential police officers must be a U.S. Citizen and must be at least 21 or older at time of application. They must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency and possess official certification of compliance issued by the State of Florida or comparable certification from another state. Applicants must have a current and valid motor vehicle operator's license. They also must have ability to meet approved mental, physical, psychological, background and medical requirements. Training Program Psychological Examination Individuals must possess official certification of compliance issued by the State of Florida or comparable certification from another State to apply for a job as a police officer.