Upcoming Event

The Lakeland Police Department will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room at the Lakeland Police Station, 219 North Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland. This event will include opportunities for those interested in law enforcement or a civilian career in our 911 Emergency Communications Center. Recruiters and human resource professionals will on site to answer questions about the hiring process, benefits, academy sponsorships, training, and more! Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with 911 Communications professionals and take a tour of the Emergency Communications Dispatch Center.  

More information about becoming a law enforcement officer, including the necessary qualifications and the hiring process, can be found at www.joinlakelandpd.com. The Lakeland Police Department in an equal-opportunity employer. 

More about the Lakeland Police Department:

The Lakeland Police Department was established as a career department in 1885. Today, the agency employs 270 sworn officers and 121 civilian support personnel. Dedicated members provide public safety services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for service. The men and women of LakelandPD serve approximately 117,000+ people inside the city limits of Lakeland, Florida. The Lakeland Police Department hold accreditations both nationally and with the State of Florida.

Firmly committed to the philosophy of community policing, the Lakeland Police Department is consistently engaging with residents through outreach events, preventative public education, and transparent, open dialogue. To learn more about the Lakeland Police Department, visit www.lakelandpd.com and follow LakelandPD on social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.