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1. How do I apply for a Firefighter position?

To apply for a Firefighter position with the City of Pinellas Park, you must apply through the National Testing Network (NTN); phone number 425-423-9922. Applicants applying for a Firefighter position must meet the following requirements:

• Possession of a current State of Florida Firefighter Certification and a current State of Florida Emergency Medical Technician Certification or better
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Applicants must not have used any form of tobacco products for one year prior to the date of State of Florida Firefighter certification

2. How do I apply for a position as a Police Officer?

To apply for a Police Officer position with the City of Pinellas Park, you must:

• Apply through the Police Applicant Screening Service (PASS) to find out about their procedures and fees at:
  3200 34th Street South
  St. Petersburg
• Please call 727-864-3822 for more information.
• Once a file is established with P.A.S.S., you may contact the City of Pinellas Park Professional Standards office at 727-369-7828.

3. How do I apply for a position with the City of Pinellas Park?

The City of Pinellas Park accepts applications only for positions that are currently open. You may also call the City’s Job Line at 727-369-0703. To apply for a current opening, complete and submit an Application for Employment to Staffing and Benefits. You may also stop in our office to apply in person at:

Community Development
6051 78th Avenue North
Pinellas Park

4. How long are applications kept on file?

Three months.

5. Is the City of Pinellas Park part of the Florida Retirement System?

No. All full-time employees who meet established pension requirements participate in the City of Pinellas Park pension plans.

6. What kind of benefits does the City of Pinellas Park offer?

Review the competitive benefits and employee programs offered by the City of Pinellas Park.

7. Will I be notified of my application status?

If you are interviewed, yes. If you are a qualified veteran who claimed Veterans' Preference, yes (whether or not you were interviewed).

You can also call Staffing and Benefits at 727-369-0633 for the status of your Application for Employment.