Your interest in the City of Tampa as a prospective employer is sincerely appreciated. The Police Officer in this position is responsible for performing tasks of average difficulty involving the protection of life and property. After completion of an initial training period, the employee is responsible for enforcing federal, state and local laws, and performing related police activities.
Please answer the following questions to your experience. Failure to do so may eliminate your application from consideration.
Are you at least 21 years of age and a United States Citizen?
Yes, I am at least 21 yrs old and a US Citizen
No
Select one of the following education/work experience requirements that you meet (Please note that your work and education must be documented in the, "Work," and "School," tabs of the application):
Possession of an associate’s degree or completion of 2 years of college coursework from an accredited college or university (60-semester or 90-quarter hours)
High-school diploma and three (3) years of prior law enforcement or corrections experience at a department of medium-to-large size
High-school diploma and three (3) years of full-time, active military experience
High-school diploma and five (5) years of experience as a member of the Tampa Police Department Reserve Force
An equivalent combination of college education, related work experience, or TPD Reserve Force experience
None of the above
Which of the following applies to you?
Current State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as a Law Enforcement Officer
Currently enrolled and attending a Florida Criminal Justice Training Commission sanctioned Law Enforcement Academy, having completed firearms, vehicle operations and defensive tactics training
Enrolled in or currently attending a State of Florida Equivalency of Training Course
None of the above
Have you uploaded either:
Option 1 #: Proof of State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as a Law Enforcement Officer
OR
Option 2 #: Proof of current enrollment in a Florida Criminal Justice Training Commission sanctioned Law Enforcement Academy via the following 3 documents:
Copy of Florida Basic Abilities Test (FBAT)
Copy of current academy Physical Abilities Test (PAT results)
Letter of Good Standing from academy director or authorized designee on official letterhead (the letter must include anticipated graduation date and confirmation of successful completion of firearms, vehicle operations and defensive tactics training)
Option 1 #
Option 2 #
None of the above
If you have previously served in the military, have you attached your DD214 to this application?
Yes
No
Not applicable- I have never been in the military
Have you uploaded a copy of your birth certificate?
Yes
No
Have you uploaded a copy of your Florida driver's license?
Yes
No
Do you have a college/university degree? If so, have you uploaded a copy of your transcript/degree to this application?
Yes- I have uploaded a copy of my transcripts/diploma
No- Not applicable (I do not have a college degree)
If you have not attended college/university, have you uploaded a copy of your High School diploma?
Yes, I have attached a copy of my High School diploma
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