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Ways To Join

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Available Opportunities

Police Officer

Protect and serve the citizens of Tampa as a Police Officer.

911/Dispatch

Are you ready to answer the call and be the calm voice in times of crisis?

Explorer Program

Learn about a future career in Law Enforcement. Open to those 14-20 years of age.

College Intern Program

Intern with the Tampa Police Department in a variety of areas of the agency.

Bonus Program

TPD offers generous hiring bonuses to qualified applicants.

Reserve Force

Patrol the streets & neighborhoods of Tampa, side by side with officers.

Police Recruit Scholarship

Learn more about the opportunity to be hired as a “Police Recruit.” 

Civilian Employment

Learn about civilian jobs in the Tampa Police Department and the City of Tampa.

Equal Opportunity Employer