Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline
Tampa Skyline

Police Corporal/Detective

Recruitment #170501-007453-001

Nature Of Work

An employee assigned to this class is responsible for performing tasks of average difficulty involving routine police duties as well as functioning in an administrative, lead or other specialized capacity. These positions differ from police officers in that most corporals act in a lead capacity and assume the duties of a sergeant as required; others perform work of a specialized nature. Under general supervision of a sergeant or other police supervisor, the employee is required to exercise initiative and independent judgment in performing as administrative corporal or lead field instructor, and in acting as liaison between the sergeant and other members of the squad. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and self control in performance of duties, and must be able to make decisions calmly and quickly in emergency or hazardous situations. Most positions require the employee to work on rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays. Work is reviewed through reports submitted, observation and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications

For Examination Participation

-One (1) year of experience with the Tampa Police department in a sworn capacity; and

-One (1) year of college credits (30-semester or 45-quarter hours);

 

NOTE: Experience must be obtained prior to midnight, October 19, 2017. Individuals with less than the required education may sit for the exam but will not be eligible for promotion until proof of completed education is provided.  Proof of education submitted after the closing date will only be accepted from those who had education in progress on the closing date and the education will only be applied towards meeting promotion qualifications and not additional points.  

For Promotion Consideration: · 

·         One (1) year of experience with the Tampa Police department in a sworn capacity; and · 

·         One (1) year of college credits (30-semester or 45-quarter hours); and  a rating of satisfactory or higher on the most recent performance evaluation.  

All candidates must submit a copy of their degree or official transcript (with signature and/or seal affixed) prior to the closing date. This also applies to candidates who may have applied for past examinations. The transcript or diploma may be scanned and attached via upload to the online application or forwarded via email to careers@tampagov.net.

NOTE: Applications and associated documentation must be received no later than 4 pm on July 31, 2017. All submissions received after this date will not be processed.

 

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid Florida driver's license.

Examination

·         80% Written Test (Weighted - 80% multiple choice; 20% In-Basket)

·         10% Education

·         10% Seniority

The written test will be a combination of a 80 multiple choice questions and 20 multiple-choice in-basket questions. Candidates must attain a minimum passing score of 70% on the written test.  Employees who earn a passing score on the written test, will be granted education and seniority points consistent with Article 35.3.5.   Additional information related to source material question breakdown will be communicated in the invitation to sit for the exam.

Date of the Written Test: October 24, 2017. Time and location TBD.

Selection Plan

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 4 PM July 31, 2017