JASON DOWTY: ‘Being a Cocoa Police Officer is the Best Job in the World!’
By Space Coast Daily // October 10, 2025
PUBLIC SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
BREVARD COUNTY • COCOA, FLORIDA – Officer Jason Dowty joined the City of Cocoa as a police officer trainee, earning a full salary while completing the police academy, an opportunity available to recruits who want to begin their law enforcement careers with the Cocoa Police Department.
Before pursuing policing, Dowty worked briefly in computer information technology, but soon realized his true calling was serving his hometown community.
After meeting several Cocoa police officers, he was inspired by their passion and professionalism and decided to make the career change.
“Every day is an adventure,” he says, describing what drew him to the job.
A Cocoa native, Dowty grew up as an only child in a family that fostered 16 children, all of whom he considers siblings.
His deep community roots and family values reflect the kind of dedication and compassion that define the Cocoa Police Department.
Now serving as an officer for just over a year, he proudly shares, “Being a Cocoa Police Officer is the best job in the world!”
If you’re looking for a rewarding career that offers purpose, growth, and the chance to make a difference every day, consider joining the Cocoa Police Department, where people like Officer Dowty turn their passion for service into lifelong careers.
Learn more at JoinCocoaPolice.com.














