Police Recruit Scholarship - Paid Training & Certification

Tampa Police Department; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition paid

Uniforms provided

Training program at Hillsborough CC

State incentive up to $1,560/yr

Job summary

Tampa Police Department invites applications for the Police Recruit Scholarship program. Selected candidates will attend the Basic Recruit class at Hillsborough Community College to train for Florida certification as law enforcement officers.

The City pays tuition, uniforms, equipment, and books, with pay and benefits during training. Recruits who complete the program and pass the state exam will be reclassified as Police Officers, with full labor contract benefits on sworn-in.

Qualifications

• Citizen must be a United States citizen.
• Character and physical condition must be suitable for law enforcement work.
• Candidate must pass the City's background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Attend Basic Recruit class at Hillsborough Community College.
• Receive training for Florida certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Be hired as a City of Tampa employee during training and receive pay/benefits.

Skills

Citizenship: US citizen

Physical fitness

Background check clearance

Education

Associate degree / 60-90 credit hours

High school diploma + military service

High school diploma + City of Tampa employment

High school diploma + Explorer experience

Job description

Tampa Police Department invites applications for the Police Recruit Scholarship program. Selected candidates will attend the Basic Recruit class at Hillsborough Community College to train for Florida certification as law enforcement officers.

The City pays tuition, uniforms, equipment, and books, with pay and benefits during training. Recruits who complete the program and pass the state exam will be reclassified as Police Officers, with full labor contract benefits on sworn-in.