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Start Your Career with the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»PD
The Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our campus community. Our team provides a wide range of services, including 24/7 patrol and emergency response, traffic safety enforcement, criminal investigations, and specialized units trained for crisis response and critical incident management.
Explore Open Positions
Current job openings with the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department can be found through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Human Resources job portal at sfcollege.edu/hr. If no positions are currently listed, we welcome you to submit a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department Application for Employment to be considered for future opportunities.
Discover Employment Benefits with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»
As a member of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as participation in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) and other retirement plans. Visit the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» HR Benefits page at sfcollege.edu/hr/benefits for more details.
Why Join Our Team?
Thank you for your interest in joining the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department! We pride ourselves on being a forward-thinking, community-focused agency committed to excellence in service. Our department consists of highly trained sworn law enforcement officers, communications specialists, and support staff, working together to provide full-service policing to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» community. Our divisions include Patrol, Traffic Safety, Criminal Investigations, and specialized response teams prepared to handle emergencies with professionalism and care.
Ready to Apply as an Officer?
To join our team as a police officer, you must meet the following minimum qualifications:
- Required: A high school diploma or equivalent and must be eligible to take the State Officer
Certification Examination within the next six months and receive a passing score.
Additional Requirements: Applicants must have a valid Florida driver license and be authorized to drive for the College. Must successfully pass the background investigation, physical examination, drug testing, and polygraph. - Preferred: An associate degree in criminal justice or a relevant field is preferred, as is knowledge of crime prevention and/or community policing concepts.
If you meet these requirements and are ready to take the next step, follow the application instructions below. For additional questions or assistance, contact our recruitment team at 352-395-5185 or email human.resources@sfcollege.edu.
Is the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department Hiring?
Check for current openings on the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Human Resources job portal at sfcollege.edu/hr. If no vacancies are listed, you may still submit a Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department Application for Employment to be considered for future hiring needs.
How to Apply
A complete application includes the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Employment Application. Submit this online application through the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» HR job portal at sfcollege.edu/hr. This step is required for all college employment.
What Happens After You Apply?
Once your application is submitted and reviewed:
- If complete and free of disqualifying factors, your application will be placed in our candidate pool for police officer positions.
- If incomplete or disqualifying information is found, you will be notified in writing.
Our Hiring Process
Our selection process ensures we hire candidates ready to serve our community with excellence. Steps include:
- Interview Panel
A formal interview with members of the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Department leadership team. - Background Investigation
A thorough review of your history if recommended after the interview. - Conditional Offer of Employment
Based on departmental needs, conditional offers may be extended, pending successful completion of:- Psychological evaluation
- Drug screening
- Additional required screenings
- Physical Agility Test
A timed exercise assessing your ability to perform essential law enforcement tasks. Eligible applicants will be contacted with scheduling details.
Starting Salary and Career Growth
The starting salary for Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» Police Officers is competitive and aligns with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s pay structure. For current salary details and incentives, refer to the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³» HR Compensation page at sfcollege.edu/hr/. Annual raises, when approved by the college, will apply.