Pinellas Park Police Department

The Pinellas Park Police Department has an authorized strength of 102 full time police officers. The Recruiting Unit is responsible for the recruitment and background investigation of all candidates who request consideration for employment as police officers.

In addition to our own in house investigators, the agency also utilizes the services of Police Applicant Screening Services (PASS) to conduct preliminary background investigations on all potential police candidates. The completion of the PASS process is necessary to be considered for employment as a police officer with the Pinellas Park Police Department. For more information on the PASS process and to link directly to their web site, please click the link above.

Qualifications

Be at least 19 years of age.

Be a citizen of the United States.

Be a high school graduate or its equivalent.

Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.

Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.

Be of good moral character.

Possess a valid driver's license.

Have completed at least 60 hours at an accredited college, be in good standing (not on probation) during your last attendance and have an overall GPA of at least 2.0 (on a 4 point scale)

Be in good physical condition as determined by a physician's examination and successfully pass analysis for controlled substances.

Selection Process

As a candidate for the position of police officer, you will be expected to successfully complete and or pass the following:

Completion of the PASS process. Dimaculangan Dusting For Prints

Background Investigation

Oral Interview

Patrol Ride Along Evaluation

Oral Board Interview

Polygraph Examination

Psychological Examination

Physical Examination

Drug Screen

Salary

Starting Salary $38,526 - Maximum Salary $58,622

$30 per month additional for a 2 Yr. College Degree

$80 per month additional for a 4 Yr. College Degree

Advanced training incentive pay

Overtime Pay

Off-Duty Overtime Details - Available to supplement officers' Salaries

Court Standby Overtime

Benefits

Health Insurance at low Cost to Employee

Spouse and Dependent Health Coverage Available K9 Apprehension

Dental Coverage Available

Spouse and Dependent Dental Coverage Available

Life Insurance Available

Supplemental Insurance Available

Direct Payroll Deposit

Pension Plan (81.25% @ 25 Years)

Deferred Compensation Available (457 Program)

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Paid Training Programs

Uniforms and Equipment Provided

Credit Union Membership

24-Hour Fitness Center

84 Hours of Paid Vacation (Additional Hours Accrue with Longevity)

10 Holidays per Year

3 Personal Days

96 Hours Paid Sick Leave per Year

Long Term Sick Leave

48 Hours Paid Family Illness Leave (effective 10/1/05)

Funeral / Bereavement Leave

Paid Jury Duty

Military Leave

4 Day - 10 Hr Work Week

Take Home Cruisers (35 miles from the city limits)

For additional information on the selection process or to learn more about the job opportunities a t the Pinellas Park Police Department, please contact us at Pinellas Park Police DepartmentRecruiting Unit

ATTN: Officer Lauren McBride

7700 59 Street North

Pinellas Park, FL 33781

(727) 541-0861 (Recruiting Office)

(727) 541-0889 (Fax)

E-Mail: Lmcbride@pinellas-park.com