IRC66442<br>Police Cadet or Police Officer

September 23, 2026

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This is police work involving the protection of life and property through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. The Department is accepting applications for Police Officer (Florida Certified Law Enforcement Officers) and Police Cadet (Full Academy Sponsorship Program -or- Equivalency of Training Academy Sponsorship for out-of-state Certified Law Enforcement Officer). Certified Police Officer candidates may be eligible for a new hire incentive payment and a higher pay grade for prior law enforcement experience. This position requires supplemental application information and documents. Applicants will only be considered after submitting required documents. Applicants will be invited to participate in the pre-employment process once an application is submitted. Information regarding the St. Petersburg Police Department, Cadet training program, new hire incentive information, benefits, and selection standards, can be found using the links on the following webpage: Police Cadet Salary: $67,000 Police Officer Salary: $71,864 - $117,125 Close Date: Continuous Recruitment / Open Until FilledTo Qualify Qualified applicants must possess and maintain a State of Florida Class "E" Driver License; are at least 19 years of age; must meet the education requirement of 45 semester hours (for full academy sponsorship), 60 semester hours (for Out-of-State and Florida Certified law enforcement officers) or the requirements for exemption of college hours based on three (3) years of military or two (2) years of sworn law enforcement experience; and must meet all criteria of the City's current "Selection Standards for Police Officer Positions". Selection standards and position requirements are listed on the above-mentioned webpage. Selection Process Selection Process: Candidates that meet all the selection standards may be invited to participate in the pre-employment screening process to determine the most qualified applicants. The process includes a Physical Abilities Test, Background Investigation, Polygraph, Departmental Interview, Psychological Evaluation and post-offer employment Medical Exam and Drug Test. If you do not receive an e-mail from or a text message from the Police Background Investigation unit within three (3) business days of submitting your application, please reach out via e-mail to PublicSafetyJobs@stpete.org or text message to 727-354-3990. How To Apply Apply online at - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans' Preference at the time of submission of any job application. LocationSaint Petersburg, FL, USMinimum Salary67000CurrencyUSDAmount of TravelWork At Home

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