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Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline

Auxiliary/Reserve Officer Extra Duty

Recruitment #150211-008735-001

Nature Of Work

What do Reserves Officers do?    

  • Patrol the streets and roadways of Tampa, side by side with Tampa Police Officers
  • Work Special Events alongside Tampa Police Officers 
  •  Have opportunities to work paid extra-duty assignments for $25.00+/hour  

The Tampa Police Reserve Forces' primary purpose is to provide additional manpower for special events or during emergencies.  Reserve Officers also augment patrol divisions assisting with calls for service.  Civic minded, volunteer Reserve Officers give back to the community by helping maintain public order and fostering a positive image.  

Minimum Qualifications

Requirements:
• US Citizen
• 21 Years Old
• High School Diploma or the Equivalent
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Social Security Number
• Pass Polygraph Examination
• Pass Psychological and Physical Examinations
• Pass Drug Screening
• Pass Character and Background Investigation

Police Academy:
An Academy is provided at no cost to participants at the Hillsborough Community College. The Academy is held Monday-Thursday from 6 pm to 10 pm and on Saturdays, 8:00am-5:00pm and will start June 5, 2017.  

Uniforms:
All uniforms and equipment are provided by the City at no cost with the exception of footwear.

Training:
Newly appointed Reserve Officers are assigned to a comprehensive Field Training & Evaluation Program.

Volunteer Requirements:
Reserve Officers are required to work a minimum of 15 hours per month of volunteer time including a monthly training class. Meetings are mandatory unless approval is obtained through the Reserve Force Chain of Command.

Compensation:
Reserve Officers are “non-compensated” employees covered under the same benefits as a full-time officers while on-duty. Extra-duty assignments are compensated for Reserve Officers at the same rate of pay as full-time officers.

Conclusion

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