TAMPA, Fla. – The Tampa Police Department is looking for the best of the best—people who want a starring role in changing their community for the better.
This career is jam-packed with great perks: competitive pay, excellent health benefits, and early retirement.
The Tampa Police Department was founded on July 15, 1887. It is the second-largest police department in Florida and among the top 50 largest police departments in the United States, with just over 1,000 sworn officers and approximately 350 civilian support staff positions.
Tampa PD serves approximately 391,000 residents with a per capita ratio of 2.66 officers per 1,000 residents.
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Newly employed police officers are assigned to a four-month comprehensive field training program. This work/training environment develops job confidence and expertise under the direction of qualified training officers.
To speak with a recruiter during business hours Monday through Friday, please call Tampa Police Department Personnel at 813-276-3429 or email JoinTampaPD@tampa.gov.
You can also speak one-on-one with a recruiting officer by contacting either of the following officers:
Master Patrol Officer Frank Noel, Frank.Noel@tampagov.net Office Phone: 813-276-3349
Officer Nabil El Mehdaoui, Nabil.ElMehdaoui@tampagov.net Office Phone: 813-276-3391
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