Above and beyond any other consideration, truthfulness is the most important factor in the employment process and in a law enforcement career. Any indication that an applicant is not completely truthful, open, and candid on any application form, in the interviews, or in a phase of the application process, will result in immediate disqualification.
*The date of application should be used as the basis to answer the following questions, below.
2
Within the last twenty four (24) months, have you used marijuana in any forms?
Yes, within the last twenty four (24) months, I have used marijuana in any form.
No, within the last twenty four (24) months, I have NOT used marijuana in any form.
3
Within the last two (2) years, have you used any other illegal drugs? Please check all that apply.
cocaine
crack
heroin
ecstasy
spice
amphetamines
barbiturates
steroids
ISD
PCP
THC
hashish
designer drugs
any other illegal drugs
None of the above - I have NEVER used ANY drugs
4
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that has not been sealed or expunged?
Yes, I have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that has not been sealed or expunged.
No, I have NOT been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony that has not been sealed or expunged.
5
Is your driver’s license currently suspended or revoked?
my driver's license is currently suspended
my driver's license is currently revoked
my driver's license is currently in good standing - N/A
6
Do you have any permanent tattoos on your face, neck, or hands? (Please check all that apply).
I have permanent tattoos on my face
I have permanent tattoos on my neck
I have permanent tattoos on my hands
I do NOT have any permanent tattoos anywhere on my body - N/A
7
If you have served in our military’ have you had anything other than an honorable discharge? (Please check all that apply)
I have a medical discharge
I have an other than honorable discharge
I have a bad conduct discharge
I have a dishonorable discharge
I have an honorable discharge
I have never been in the military - N/A
8
Within the last 12 months, have you been disqualified from a position that you have applied for a at Tampa Police Department?
Yes, I have been disqualified within the last twelve (12) months, from a position I applied for, at the Tampa Police Dept.
No, I have not been disqualified within the last twelve (12) months from the Tampa Police Department, for any position.
No, this is my first time applying to a position with the Tampa Police Department
9
Have you ever sold marijuana, prescription drugs, or any other narcotic?
Yes, I have sold marijuana.
Yes, I have sold prescription drugs.
Yes, I have sold other narcotics.
No, I have never sold marijuana, prescription drugs or any other narcotic.
10
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
11
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 45 credit hours from an accredited college or university or current enrollment in the remaining credit hours which will meet or exceed the required educational level (must have 60 credits at the time of being appointed a police officer)
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 full-time, active military experience
High-school diploma and five (5) years of experience as a member of the Tampa Police Department Reserve Force
High-school diploma and Military Reservist with no college and 6yrs experience as a reservist.
An equivalent combination of college education, related work experience, or TPD Reserve Force experience
None of the above
12
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
13
Have you uploaded a copy of your birth certificate?
Yes
No
14
Have you uploaded a copy of your Florida driver's license?
Yes
No
15
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)
16
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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