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Ways To Join

Available Opportunities

Are you ready for a change? JOIN TAMPA PD

Police Recruit Scholarship Program

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Here is an opportunity to be hired as a “Police Recruit” and be paid an hourly wage while attending the Police Academy (tuition and equipment provided). 

Learn more about the Police Recruit Scholarship Program

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

College Intern Program

Intern with the Tampa Police Department in a variety of areas of the agency, working side-by-side with sworn officers and support staff. 

Intern with the Tampa Police Department