The Largo Police Department is a state and nationally accredited police department of excellence. The city of Largo is centrally located within Pinellas County, Florida, with a population of 84,000 residents. The Largo Police Department is considered to be a medium sized department consisting of 159 sworn officers. The department offers several specialty units which include: SWAT, K9 Unit, Detective Division, Traffic Safety, Honor Guard, Crime Scene Investigation, Problem-Oriented Police Unit, Special Incident Response Team and School Resource Officer.
Police Officers hired with our department must meet eligibility requirements:
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- A citizen of the United States of America
- Minimum of 60 college credits or prior LE/Military
- Valid Florida Drivers License (Class E)
- No felony or misdemeanor of character convictions
Largo PD Pay Scale and Benefits include:
- Starting Salary $63,003 ($30.29/hr.)-$90,646.40 ($43.58/hr.)
- $5000 Bonus for first-time Florida Law Enforcement Officers
- $1000 relocation expenses
- 5% and 10% signing bonuses available
- Salary incentives for lateral entry, AA or higher degrees, shift differential, Specialty unit pay
- 25-year pension at a 2.75% multiplier with a 7-year DROP
- All equipment is provided (beards, visible tattoos, and outer vest carriers permitted)
- Out-of-county take home vehicle
- Paid dry cleaning for all duty attire
- Tuition reimbursement
- Insurances plans and benefits packages- www.Largo.com/lifeline
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Contact us: Nicusuma@largo.com or call: 727-588-1650
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
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Sixty (60) semester credit hours from an accredited college or university. Accredited college, university, or community college” means a college, university, or community college that has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, another regional accrediting agency, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, or an accrediting agency or association that is recognized by the database created and maintained by the United States Department of Education. The 60 credit hours will be waived for applicants with at least two years prior, sworn law enforcement or corrections experience, or two years active military duty.
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Ability to successfully obtain a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Certification. Applicants certified in other States must meet compliance standards as enumerated in Florida Statute 943.13.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ability to understand the principles and practices of police work, and to understand and enforce laws and ordinances.
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Ability to analytically and objectively observe situations and to report and record them clearly and completely.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
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Ability to meet the minimum standards for employment as a Police Officer established by Florida Statute 943.13 and meet background and personal history standards as established by the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) 11B-27.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work Environment: 15% inside a climate controlled building; 85% outside which includes driving.
Physical Requirements: The essential functions of the job require; sitting approximately three (3) hours, standing approximately four (4) hours, and walking approximately three (3) hours during the course of a 10 hour shift. The job also requires frequent: bending/stooping, grasping, reaching, and lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 15 pounds, with occasional: fine manipulations, pulling/pushing, and repetitive motion. On rare occasions the work requires: climbing, crawling, kneeling, and lifting/carrying objects weighing 15 pounds or more.
Sensory Requirements: Hearing: Ability to hear alarm signals, radio transmissions, understand what others are saying in normal conversation, and detect specific noises or voices during group conversations. Speaking: Ability to communicate orally with others in person, via radio and telephone transmissions, and during formal presentations to groups. Seeing: Ability to operate a vehicle, read fine print and normal print, and observe numbers, license plates, and street signs at night.
Driving Requirements: Requires frequent driving and possession of a valid Florida Class Driver’s License and appropriate endorsements.
Technology: The work requires ability to operate telephones, smart phones, tablets, photocopiers, printers, desktop and/or laptop computers, calculators, video recording devices, and all associated software.
Tools: The work requires proficiency with standard police tools.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Yes - DRUG TESTING (Safety Sensitive)
No - CHILDCARE FINGERPRINTING
Yes - CREDIT CHECK
Yes - FDLE AND CJSTC SECURITY CLEARANCE: As mandated by the FDLE, CJSTC and the Largo Police Department, this position may be subject to additional security clearances due to access to the police department facility or police department's electronic data.
Elements of the Selection Process:
1. Review of applications for selection of individuals to be interviewed
2. Schedule those applicants selected to be interviewed
3. Selected applicants will interview with the panel
4. Selected applicants who pass the interview will move onto a scenario board
5. Conduct criminal background checks and driving history records on top applicants
6. Schedule polygraphs for selected top applicants
7. Schedule physicals for top applicants
8. Verification of three (3) personal references
9. Schedule the applicant to report to sign in at Human Resources on the first day of work
Duration of The Process:
The expected duration of the interview selection process for filling the position should take approximately three (3) to four (4) weeks or longer, depending on the size of the applicant pool.
Agency's Policy On Reapplication:
Applicants who complete the process but have yet to be selected will be placed on an eligibility list for one year and/or may reapply in subsequent hiring processes. Applicants who are rejected for sworn employment due to background concerns or not meeting threshold performance during any phase of the process may not reapply for one year from the date of rejection.
The City of Largo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
** If you are interested in joining the Largo Police Team, please apply today**