Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline

Police Sergeant

Recruitment #210407-007457-001

Introduction

Please read the entire Job Posting as it will provide important information regarding the application process and promotional exam.

Nature Of Work

An employee in this class is responsible for supervisory tasks of average difficulty involving planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of detectives, police officers or other personnel. Under general supervision, employees must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks to include performance appraisals, investigation and adjustment of grievances, and discipline of subordinates. The employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and be able to make accurate decisions and give advice to subordinate officers calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Considerable knowledge of: civil and criminal laws, police rules and regulations and standard operating procedures; modern police procedures, methods and terminology.

Some knowledge of: supervisory and administrative techniques; police personnel administration; basic psychology; the operation of electronic surveillance equipment may be required. Ability to: perform complete and thorough investigations; give directions and act calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations; write clear and accurate reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, supervisors, officials and recruits as necessary.

Skill in: the use and care of firearms and other standard police equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

For Examination Participation:  

  • Four (4) years of experience with the Tampa Police Department; and
  • Must currently be assigned as a Corporal or Detective  

 NOTE: Experience must be obtained prior to midnight, August 11, 2021.    

 

For Promotion Consideration:  

In accordance with TPD SOP 504.10 effective April 2021.    

NOTE: Applications and associated documentation must be received no later than 4:00PM on June 14, 2021.  All submissions received after this date will not be processed. 

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid drivers license required.

Examination

Date of the Written Test: 08/11/2021, 1:00PM (location TBD).  

Examination Sources:  

  • Tampa Police Department Operations Manual and Rules and Regulations-Latest editions and updates through December 31, 2020.
  • Police Administration (Structures, Processes, and Behaviors) 9th Edition (by Swanson, Territo & Taylor) ISBN-978-0-13-375405-6 (Chapters 1,2,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,15)
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (October 1, 2019-September 30, 2022)  

Examination Scoring: 

  • 100% Written Test (80 multiple choice; 20 In-Basket questions)
  • Education-up to 10 points
  • Seniority-up to 20 points  

The written test will be a combination of 80 multiple choice questions and 20 multiple-choice in-basket questions. Candidates must attain a minimum passing score of 70% on the written test. Employees who earn a passing score on the written test, will be granted education and seniority points consistent with Article 35.3.5.  As previously determined, seniority will be calculated up to the date of the examination, August 11, 2021.  Candidates who qualify for Veterans' Preference based on the required documentation will have the appropriate points assigned based on their category after earning a passing score per current Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines (http://floridavets.org) Additional information related to source material question breakdown will be communicated in the invitation to sit for the exam.

Comments

Education Points (to receive education points, the college attended must be accredited as recognized by the FDLE salary incentive program):

  • No degree = 0 points
  • Associate's Degree = 3 points
  • Bachelor's Degree = 5 points
  • Master's Degree = 8 points
  • Doctorate Degree = 10 points

Candidates participating in this promotional process for the first time must submit a copy of their degree or official transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) to Employment Services prior to the closing date/filing deadline. Candidates who participated in the 2019 promotion process will have points awarded based on the degree currently on file in Employment Services and/or verified by the TPD Personnel Unit.  

If an attained degree is not on file with TPD Personnel, it is the candidate’s responsibility to forward a copy of the degree or official transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) showing the degree has been awarded.  All forwarded education documents must be received prior to 4:00PM on June 14, 2021 to receive consideration for education points. The transcript or diploma may be scanned and attached via upload to the online application or forwarded via email to careers@tampagov.net.  If the file you are uploading exceeds the attachment size allowed, you can try a free file compression tool online such as http://pdfcompressor.com/ to reduce the size of your upload.

Sample Candidate Examination Score:

 Component

Your Score 

Possible Points 

 

 

Converted Score   

 Multiple Choice

 51

 80

 

 

 51%

 In-Basket

 19

 20

 

 

 19%

 

 

 

 

Total Written Score 

 70% (PASS)

 Component 

 Your Score

 Possible Points 

 Written

 70

 100

 Education

 3

 10

 Seniority

 5

 20

 Final Score

 78

 130

 

 

Selection Plan

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  4:00PM on June 14, 2021