A CAREER WITH OPPORTUNITY... |
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The Lakeland Police Department has been recognized as one of the most professional and innovative departments in the state of Florida. In the recent past, the agency has received numerous national, state, and regional awards for excellence and outstanding achievement. Lakeland Police Department is proud of its progressive reputation and is dedicated to the concept that quality people make a quality department.
Employment Information
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Sworn Specialty Assignments Include Among Others: |
Special Weapons And Tactics
School Resource Officer
Hostage Negotiator
Aviation Unit
K-9 Team
Traffic Unit
Crime Scene Specialists
Community Oriented Policing
Criminal Investigations
Special Investigations
Narcotics And Vice
Street Crimes Unit
Criminal Intelligence
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Police Officer Requirements |
Perhaps no professional group other than Police is subjected so continuously to the range of physical and mental stress under hazardous conditions which is common in police work. Each applicant must be measured in all dimensions, including mental ability, social skills, character and psychological health, as well as physical health, fitness, and stature.
- U.S. Citizen
- Excellent health
- Weight proportionate to height
- Vision 20/20 (corrected or uncorrected)
- Normal hearing in both ears
- Be 19 years of age at date of appointment (no maximum age)
- High school graduate (2.0 GPA) or valid GED certificate (+30 college credits) recognized by the State of Florida or 3 years military experience, or 3 years prior police experience
- Have no disqualifying deformities or injuries
- Have used no illegal drugs in the past 12 months
- Have never committed, been involved in or convicted of a felony or serious misdemeanor
- Be of good character and reputation and have a stable work record
- State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification
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Links To Other Requirement Information |
State Requirements Regarding Officer Qualifications for Employment
Polk Community College Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety
City of Lakeland Civil Service Current Openings
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Contact The LPD Recruiter |
| For more information regarding these and other career opportunities with the Lakeland Police Department, e-mail the Recruiting Officer, call 863-834-6900 or write to: Recruiting Officer, General Services Section, Lakeland Police Department, 219 North Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland, Florida 33801. |
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Lakeland Police Department
219 North Massachusetts Avenue
Lakeland, Florida 33801
863-834-6900
E-Mail The Lakeland Police Department
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