Two horse-mounted police officers at Tampa Convention Center waterfront

Ways To Join

Available Opportunities

Join the Tampa Police Department

Police Officer

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

Become an Officer

911/Dispatch

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

Become a Dispatcher

Reserve Force

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

Become a Reserve Officer

Civilian Employment

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

Become a Civilian Employee

Explorer Program

Learn about a future career in Law Enforcement.

Open to those 14-20 years of age.

Become a Police Explorer

Volunteers

Support the mission of the police department through volunteering

Become a Volunteer

Police Recruit Scholarship Program

LIMITED TIME: Open October 1 - 31, 2021

Here is an opportunity to be hired as a “Police Cadet” and be paid an hourly wage while attending the Police Academy (tuition and equipment provided). Click on the link for details.

Police Recruit Scholarship Program