Required Documents
All applicants must electronically submit copies of the following documents along with the completed applicant packet. Use the checklist to confirm you have provided the necessary documents.
Required Documents List
- Birth Certificate (Government issued) or Certificate of Naturalization or current U.S. Passport
- Social Security Card
- Valid driver's license
- High School Diploma or State-Issued GED Certificate
- Unofficial College Transcript(s) or College Degree(s)
- CJBAT OR LE Academy Curriculum and documentation verifying 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience
- Successful completion of the CJBAT prior to applying. Not required if you have an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces or associate degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
The following documents are also required (if applicable):
- Marriage Certificate (for current/most recent marriage)
- Divorce Decree(s) (for all divorces)
- DD214 (AND Letter of Good Standing for current National Guard members)
- Veteran's Preference documents (if applicable)
- Bankruptcy discharge including list of creditors
- Final court disposition of any/all arrest(s) (if ever arrested or required to appear in criminal court)
- Arrest report(s) for any/all arrest(s)
- Out of State 5-year driving record (if licensed during that time outside the state of Florida)
Police Officer
Questions?
Please contact our Recruitment Department with any questions regarding the hiring process. (727)892-5555 Police.recruiter@stpete.org