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Join the next session of the Citizen Police Academy to find answers to common questions about law enforcement. Our next session, Class 10, will begin in the Spring of 2026. For information, contact Lt. Ed Peck.
Applications are being accepted for Class 10 until full or December 31, 2025, whichever comes first. Class size is limited, SIGN UP TODAY!
The Atlantic Beach Police Department Communications Center operates 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week and is accredited by the Florida Telecommunications Accreditation Commission. Our Emergency Communications Operators receive, screen, prioritize, dispatch, and record over 20,000 calls for service annually.
The Communications Center is responsible for:
- Answering 911 calls
- Answering non-emergency calls
- Gathering critical information
- Transferring calls to Fire/other agencies
- Dispatching police resources
- Monitoring multiple radio frequencies
- Processing requests for warrant & registration checks
- Entering all call information into the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
- Processing walk-in requests
The Communications Center Supervisor is Quiana Brown.
The Atlantic Beach Ocean Rescue organization operates under an Advanced Certification from the United States Lifesaving Association. Members are certified in emergency medical services, and they are capable of providing advanced levels of first aid in emergencies.
Located at 1 Ahern Street 904-247-5883
The staffing of lifeguards on the beach is seasonal (Memorial Day - Labor Day), but the core leadership of the organization consists of long-term dedicated individuals. Selection and training are high priorities, especially during the spring months. During the summer, lifeguards staff and patrol the beach daily, providing guidance and direction relative to hazardous conditions, marine animals and first aid.
The Patrol Unit is the backbone of the agency because they are the first responders for police service calls. Our officers respond to a variety of calls, conduct traffic control and enforcement, and coordinate efforts with the detectives for follow up. The unit is supervised by a Lieutenant and four Sergeants. Our Patrol Unit consists of two squads with a day shift and a night shift.
The goal of Patrol is to deter crime by being highly visible, to maintain public order, respond quickly to emergencies, arrest criminals, aid citizens, and provide safety and security for our community. Our agency and community partner to creatively solve problems together.
Patrol also focuses on traffic issues and enforcement. We have several officers with advanced training in speed enforcement, DUI enforcement, traffic safety, bicycle/pedestrian crash investigation, and other related traffic safety responsibilities.
Our goal is to reduce vehicle crashes within the city and facilitate the orderly flow of traffic on roadways.
Contact the Patrol and Enforcement Lieutenant Chase Jamison
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Employment and Benefit Information Apply with Us Today!
Entrance Requirements
- Salary and Step Plans
- Physical/Agility Test Information
- Written Exam Information
Specialized Unit Opportunities Include:
- Special Response Team
- General Crimes Detective
- Crime Suppression Unit
- Field Training Unit
- Traffic Enforcement Unit
- Bike Patrol
Additional Employment & Benefit Information
The City of Atlantic Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical disability, marital status or sexual orientation.
The police department is very involved in special events within our community.
We ensure public safety while having fun!
Sometimes we are hosting the event, sometimes we are reviewing the public safety of an event plan, sometimes our officers are working the event and sometimes, we are just attending an event to have fun!
Please join us at the many events going on around Atlantic Beach and get to know your neighborhood officers!
The Atlantic Beach Police Department allows citizens to hire off-duty police officers to perform security and traffic control services. Officers are often hired to provide security and traffic control at large and small events, traffic control for projects in the roadway, security, and many other situations.
The hourly rate of pay charged by Atlantic Beach Police Department is $55.00 per hour with a 4 hour minimum for off duty police services, such as: residential parties, estate sales, security jobs and traffic control. Cancellations may be made at any time, however if the cancellation is less than 24 hours before the start of the requested time, a minimum of 4 hours salary will be incurred by the requesting party. The hourly rate of pay on the following days (dates) is $75.00 per hour, with a 4 hour minimum: New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Additionally, any large scale events (more than 200 people) that serve or sell alcoholic beverages will be $ 75.00 per hour/4 hour minimum. Any jobs that require multiple officers from different agencies will be charged at the highest department’s hourly rate.
The requesting party will assume liability for all contractual obligations such as applicable tax obligations, workers’ compensation and/or other insurance requirements as well as responsibility for the acts or omissions of the officer while performing services for them.
If a police vehicle is needed to perform the job duties, an additional $50.00 fee per day/per vehicle is required, payable to the City of Atlantic Beach. A marked police vehicle is required with all traffic related off duty employment such as road construction and repairs. The police vehicle fee is required to offset the cost of the vehicle’s fuel and maintenance. This fee may be waived by the off duty employment supervisor, depending on the nature of the vehicle’s usage.
The City of Atlantic Beach reserves the right to refuse or discontinue off duty police officer services that are deemed to be in conflict with the best interests of the City or the Police Department.
Please fill out the form and drop it off at our station, mail it, or email the form to Commander Layson. If you have any questions, please contact Commander Layson at (904) 247-5859.
Volunteer Program Information and Application
The Atlantic Beach Police Department is looking for outstanding citizens to work as volunteers alongside our dedicated employees. The police department is continuously growing and responding to the needs of our citizens and would greatly benefit from caring citizens who have the desire, time, talents, and knowledge to assist us.
As a volunteer you will be working with officers and staff, helping in areas such as:
- Data entry
- Inventory tracking
- Traffic duties
- Receptionist duties
- Animal Control kennel
- Crossing Guard
- Assisting with our Citizen Police Academy
- Parking enforcement
and much more…….
The Volunteer Program enhances our ability to provide quality services to our community, as well as provides opportunities to work alongside our wonderful residents. We ask for a minimum of 8 hours of volunteer service per month. If you are interested in becoming an Atlantic Beach Police Department volunteer, please print and complete the Application Packet and turn in to the Atlantic Beach Police Department at 850 Seminole Road.
Contact Sgt. Mason Shaffer for additional information about our volunteer program.