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Police Sergeant

Recruitment #250206-007457-001

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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 in this class is responsible for supervisory tasks of average difficulty involving planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of detectives, police officers or other personnel. Under general supervision, employees must exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing assigned tasks to include performance appraisals, investigation and adjustment of grievances, and discipline of subordinates. The employee must also exercise tact and courtesy in dealing with the public and be able to make accurate decisions and give advice to subordinate officers 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

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

Some knowledge of: supervisory and administrative techniques; police personnel administration; basic psychology; the operation of electronic surveillance equipment may be required. Ability to: perform complete and thorough investigations; give directions and act calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations; write clear and accurate reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, supervisors, officials and recruits as necessary.

Skill in: the use and care of firearms and other standard police equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

For Examination Participation:  

· Four (4) years of experience with the Tampa Police Department; and

· Must currently be assigned as a Corporal or Detective  

 

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 drivers license required.

Examination

Date of the Written Test: 07/24/2025, 1:00pm 

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 to 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 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 23, 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

 


Comments

During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

Conclusion

HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: Please register before you begin the application process. This will enable you to view and re-use information from previously submitted applications to complete and submit any future applications. Please make certain your application is complete and the information you provide clearly demonstrates that you possess the minimum job qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Resumes can be submitted in support of an application, but not in lieu of an application. Resumes and copies of certifications or other required documents may be attached to your online application.



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