TPD Employment: Tampa Police Department One Police Center 411 N. Franklin St. Tampa, FL  33602

Annual salary range for officer......................................$34,236-$55,619 (10/00)       Annual salary range for officer......................................$35,256-$57,283 (10/01)       Annual salary range for officer......................................$36,316-$59,009 (10/02)

Requirements for employment:

1.   Must be a U.S. citizen
2.   Must have a valid Florida driver's license, or be qualified to obtain one.
3.   Must be at least 21 years of age.
4.   Able to pass Physical Agility's Test (PAT)
5.   Associate's Degree or equivalent (60-semester hours or 90-quarter hours) - OR - current enrollment in an accredited college or university for the total amount of remaining college credit needed to meet the education requirement. (Proof of current course registration is required to process the employment application. A transcript and/or grade results of current coursework is required to be eligible for
   employment).
6.   Current State of Florida Certification as a Law  Enforcement Officer, completion of
     all certification requirements, or proof of current enrollment in the Basic Recruit
7.   Training Program
8.   Evaluation of training and experience
9.   Pre-employment wellness test (pass/fail); Physical Abilities Testing (pass/fail)
10.   B-Pad - Video based test of interpersonal skills and judgement (pass/fail)
11.   Character and background investigation
12.   Polygraph examination
13.   Psychological examination
14.   Medical examination administered by City designated physicians

15.   Drug screening
    

Benefits

1.   Paid Life insurance
2.   Retirement  (10 yrs. @ 25% of salary up to 100% with additional service length)
3.   Medical insurance
4.   Holiday pay (11 annually)
5.   Overtime (150% hourly rate)
6.   Paid vacation leave (98.8 hours annually)
7.   Uniforms & equipment provided
8.   Longevity bonus, Financial & Annual Leave (beginning at 5 years)
9.   Paid sick leave (98.8 hours annually)
10.   Court appearance (Paid as overtime/min. 2 hours)
11.   Educational Incentive pay up to $130 per month
12.   Tuition reimbursement $1,000 annually (after probation)
13.   Shift Premium pay for adverse working hours (.60/hour in addition to regular rate)
14.   Extra-Duty (off-duty) pay rate $20/hour)

 

Further information:

Inquiries should be directed to the City of Tampa Personnel Division office, 2nd   City Hall (corner of Kennedy Blvd. and Florida Ave.) Tampa, Florida 33602, telephone (813) 274-8911.  Applications are accepted without regard for race, color, religion, sex or political affiliation.

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