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Police Corporal/Detective

Recruitment #250206-007453-001

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Introduction

Please read the entire Job Posting as it will provide important information regarding the application process and promotional exam.

Nature Of Work

An employee assigned to this class is responsible for performing tasks of average difficulty involving routine police duties as well as functioning in an administrative, lead or other specialized capacity. These positions differ from police officers in that most corporals act in a lead capacity and assume the duties of a sergeant as required; others perform work of a specialized nature. Under general supervision of a sergeant or other police supervisor, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing as administrative corporal or lead field instructor, and in acting as liaison between the sergeant and other members of the squad. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and self control in performance of duties, and must be able to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of: modern police procedures, methods and terminology; civil and criminal laws, police rules and regulations, and standard operating procedures; local geography.

Some knowledge of: supervisory techniques; effective training techniques.

Ability to: train and evaluate subordinate employees; perform complete and thorough investigations; analyze problems and objectively deal with people; observe and record incidents clearly and completely, and write clear and concise reports; give directions and act calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations; perform the duties of sergeant as required; establish and maintain effective working relationships with trainees, other officers, supervisors, officials, and the general public.

Skill in: the use and care of firearms and other standard police equipment; the operation of motor vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

For Examination Participation

· One (1) year of experience with the Tampa Police department in a sworn capacity.  

 

NOTE: Experience must be obtained prior to midnight, May 23, 2025 

 

For Promotion Consideration:    

In accordance with TPD SOP 504.10 effective April 2021.

 

 

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license required.

Examination

Date of the Written Test: 7/22/2025, 10:00am & 1:00PM (For Officers working the Night Shift) 


Please Note: 

The new venue requires use of a City issued employee ID card, with photo employee ID number, for admittance.  Employees who do not possess a City ID, must obtain one, prior to the exam.

Your City of Tampa ID card and car keys are the ONLY Items, you are allowed to bring into the testing center.  DO NOT bring: water bottles, phones, wallets, purses, hats or sunglasses. 


Location: USF Library

   4101 USF Apple Drive

   Tampa, Fl 33620

 

Time: Multiple Choice: 2 hours (Two hours)

  

Examination Sources:  

 

· Tampa Police Department Operations Manual and Rules and Regulations-Latest editions and updates through February 10, 2025.

· Police Administration (Structures, Processes, and Behaviors) 9th Edition (by Swanson, Territo & Taylor) ISBN-978-0-13-375405-6 (Chapters 1,2,5,7,8,10,11,13,14,15)

· Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Tampa and Tampa Police Benevolent Association, Inc. (October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025)  

 

Examination Scoring:

 

· 100% Written Test (100 multiple choice)

· Education-up to 10 points (must be submitted prior to application closing date)

· Seniority-up to 20 points

 

The written test will be a combination of 100 multiple choice questions. Candidates must attain a minimum passing score of 70% on the written test. Employees who earn a passing score on the written test, will be granted education and seniority points consistent with Article 35.3.5. As previously determined, seniority will be calculated up to July 21, 2025 at midnight. Candidates who qualify for Veterans' Preference based on the required documentation will have the appropriate points assigned based on their category after earning a passing score per current Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs guidelines (http://floridavets.org) Additional information related to source material question breakdown will be communicated in the invitation to sit for the exam.

Comments

Education Points (to receive education points, the college attended must be accredited as recognized by the FDLE salary incentive program):

 

· No degree = 0 points

· Associate degree = 3 points

· Bachelor's Degree = 5 points

· Master's Degree = 8 points

· Doctorate Degree = 10 points

 

Candidates participating in this promotional process for the first time must submit a copy of their degree or official transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) to Employment Services prior to the closing date/filing deadline.  Candidates who participated in the 2023 promotion process will have points awarded based on the degree currently on file in Employment Services and/or verified by the TPD Personnel Unit.

If an attained degree is not on file with TPD Personnel, it is the candidate’s responsibility to forward a copy of the degree or official transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) showing the degree has been awarded.  All forwarded education documents must be received prior to 4:00PM on May 23, 2025 to receive consideration for education points. The transcript or diploma may be scanned and attached via upload, to the online application or forwarded via email to careers@tampagov.net.  If the file you are uploading exceeds the attachment size allowed, you can try a free file compression tool online such as http://pdfcompressor.com/ to reduce the size of your upload.  

 

Sample Candidate Examination Score:

 Component 

 Your Score

 Possible Points 

 Written

 70

 100

 Education

 3

 10

 Seniority

 5

 20

 Final Score

 78

 

130


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