MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED
- At least 19 years of age
- A citizen of the U.S.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement
- Must not have received a dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces
(For full list of State requirements please refer to F.S.S. 943.13)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Current Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certification
- Completion of Florida Law Enforcement Academy, crossover training or comparative compliance course
- Successful completion of the state exam.
The Temple Terrace Police Department also offers a variety of specialty units, including:
- Criminal Investigations
- Crisis Response Team
- SWAT Team
- Canine Unit
- Marine Unit
- Training Instructor
- Traffic Fatality Investigator
Officers work 12-hour shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays.
For more information or for an application, call the Professional standards division at 813.506.6510 to speak with a recruiter.