Top 54 Police Jobs in Tampa, Fl

Law Enforcement Deputy Pre-Certified
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 - $43.53 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Detention Service Aide
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $19.86 - $30.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Law Enforcement Deputy Trainee
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Military
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
Police Officer
Tampa International Airport —Tampa, FL
- From $28.20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Military
Detention Deputy Trainee
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
POLICE OFFICER - RECRUIT
City of Pinellas Park —Pinellas Park, FL
- $20.47 an hour
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
Police Communication Specialist
University of South Florida —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Police Cadet or Police Officer
City of St. Petersburg —Saint Petersburg, FL
- $67,000 - $117,125 a year
- Online Application
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Police Telecommunicator I
City of Clearwater —Clearwater, FL
- $53,662.26 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- US work authorization
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Detention Deputy Pre-Certified
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $33.13 - $43.53 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Mechanic III (Law Enforcement Facilities)- 15422
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $23.52 - $35.97 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Police Cadet - Academy Sponsorship
City of Largo, FL —Largo, FL
- $28.76 an hour
- Overtime
- Military
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Training Specialist
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- $29.92 - $45.92 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
Public Safety Dispatcher III
Tampa International Airport —Tampa, FL
- From $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
POLICE OFFICER - CERTIFIED
City of Pinellas Park —Pinellas Park, FL
- $31.51 an hour
- Military
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Contingent Worker
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office —Tampa, FL
- Full-time
- Entry level
Variable Police Aide
City of Clearwater —Clearwater, FL
- $19.25 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Police Officer (Certified EOT Candidates or Certified Cadets)
City of Largo, FL —Largo, FL
- $32.76 an hour
- Overtime
- Military
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
Upcoming: Recruit - Law Enforcement Deputy
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL) —Largo, FL
- $68,960 a year
- 12 hour shift
- English
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
Police Dispatcher
University of South Florida —Saint Petersburg, FL
- $43,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Law Enforcement Deputy Pre-Certified

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -
Tampa, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$33.13 - $43.53 an hour

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
State-specific police officer certification

Full Job Description

Why choose HCSO? We have a history of stability and excellence. We continue to maintain and cultivate the highest level of standards and professionalism. We are unlike any other. Join the HCSO family!

Compensation Range

$33.13-$43.53

Starting Salary Range

33.13-38.33

Job Description Summary

Perform law enforcement duties to maintain law and order in designated areas of Hillsborough County.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Note: Depending on assigned responsibilities, employees may perform some or all of the duties below.

Patrol assigned areas to detect and monitor possible criminal activity and interrogate suspicious persons.
Respond to emergency calls to provide assistance.
Investigate incidents for civil or criminal law violations.
Apprehend and arrest suspected law violators to ensure public safety.
Prepare and preserve evidence in accordance with directives to maintain chain of custody.
Testify in court to provide an accurate account of investigation findings.
Control activities at traffic accident scenes by assisting victims or maintaining traffic flow.
Enforce traffic laws by observing violations and issuing citations.
Provide information and assistance to the public.
Prepare and submit daily activity reports in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) and directives.
Transport prisoners to court, medical, or prison facilities.
Maintain patrol car, weapons, and other law enforcement equipment to ensure operational readiness.
Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws pertinent to law enforcement.
Working knowledge of law enforcement guidelines and criminal investigation methods and techniques.
Working knowledge of traffic accident control measures and investigation methods and techniques.
Working knowledge of court procedures.
Skill in the use and care of firearms and other law enforcement related equipment.
Skill in administering Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and first aid.
Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to act quickly and correctly in emergencies.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to enforce the law courteously, tactfully, firmly, and impartially.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a computer and related software.
Ability to meet specific physical requirements as may be established by competent authority.

Working Conditions

Working within an office environment within a law enforcement agency, courthouse/court complex, and/or corrections facility.
Working outdoors in a subtropical climate in potential adverse weather conditions.
Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time at a scene, event, or workstation.
May be required to engage in heavy physical exertion (e.g., lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight from 160 to 180 pounds).
May be required to work non-standard hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Required to wear a Sheriff’s Office provided uniform.

Minimum Education & Experience

A high school diploma or possession of a GED certificate.
Possession of a valid certification by the State of Florida as a law enforcement officer.

Additionally, the following are required:

21 years of age or older.
United States citizen.
Of good moral character.
Six months tobacco/nicotine free at time of application.
Live within Hillsborough County or within Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Lake, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, or Sumter County as long as the residence is located within the 60-mile parameter of Falkenburg Road Jail at that time of appointment/employment.

Required Pre-Employment Testing

Successful completion of pre-employment testing.
Successful completion of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Physical Abilities Assessment (PAA).

Note on the PAA: The course consists of (1) a 130-foot run to scale a 4-foot high stationary, solid wall; (2) a 100-foot run to a cone with another 40-foot run to a stair to complete a 70-step stair climb (1 step = 1st foot up, 2nd foot up, 1st foot down, 2nd foot down); (3) a 100-foot run to climb through a 3-foot high window; (4) a 50-foot run to navigate through cones in a serpentine manner, keeping cones on left or right as indicated on the cone; (5) a 20-foot movement (e.g., push, pull, drag, walk) of a 180-pound sled back and forth 5 times for a total of 100 feet; and (6) a 20-foot drag of a 160-pound dummy. Candidates must complete the course in 5:48 minutes or less in the proper attire (i.e., t-shirt, cargo pants, boots)

Additional Job Requirements

Attendance at the specified Sheriff's Office work location is required.
Depending on assignment, employees may be required to possess a valid Florida Driver License at time of employment. Driving history will be thoroughly reviewed and may be grounds for disqualification.
No visible tattoos on face. Tattoos on hands, neck, or arms must be covered with white, black, or neutral colored covering.
No illegal drug sale within lifetime.
No illegal drug use within the past 36 months. No marijuana use within the last 12 months.
No felony convictions within lifetime.
No misdemeanor convictions involving perjury, false statement, or domestic violence within lifetime.
No dishonorable discharge from any branch of the United States Armed Forces, the United States Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserve Forces.
Successful completion of a background investigation including criminal, reference, employment, and neighborhood checks; polygraph; medical evaluation; and drug screening.

The duties and responsibilities on this job description represent the essential functions that an employee must be able to satisfactorily perform with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodations shall be made upon request to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue agency hardship. The Sheriff’s Office retains the right to change or assign other duties to this job as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

An associate’s degree or equivalent (60 semester or 90 quarter hours of study) from an accredited institution of higher education

Three years of US military duty, active or reserve.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe that diversity and inclusion among our applicants and employees is critical to our success as a community partner. We seek to offer employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical/mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, and military/veteran status.

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