Qualifications, Minimum Training & Experience

• Former sworn member of the Tallahassee Police Department.
• Be a current certified law enforcement officer.
• Possess a valid driver license and have a satisfactory driving history.
• Have vision correctable to 20/20, with color distinction and depth perception within an acceptable range.
• Have no convictions for any felony, perjury, false statement, or domestic violence offense.
• Have no DUI convictions in the past ten years. Other arrest histories are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Have no pending criminal charges.
• Be able to pass a drug history review: No use of marijuana within one year of application. No use of prescription medication or other legally obtainable substance in a manner for which it was not intended within three years of application. No use of any other drugs (including anabolic steroids) within seven years of application. No sale, distribution, manufacture, or transportation of any illegal drugs (as defined by F.S. 893.03).
• Be able to pass a background investigation.

Compensation, Schedule & Job Description

Benefits

• Weapons, equipment, uniforms, soft body armor and shoes are provided.
• Free uniform cleaning

How to Apply for a Reserve Police Officer

Thank you for your interest in re-joining the Tallahassee Police Department. Before continuing with the TPD Online applications, download and complete the documents below.

Forms to be downloaded, completed, and attached to your TPD Online Job Application

The following document should be downloaded, completed and saved to your computer desktop. Then attached to your TPD Online Job Application when submitted for consideration for re-employment.

• TPD Reserve Officer Personal History Statement (Word)

Additional Required Documents

Mail, or hand deliver, the following documents to the Employee Resources Office, Tallahassee Police Department, 234 East Seventh Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32303.

1. Birth certificate – an official copy from the Bureau of Vital Statistics in the state of your birth.
2. Social Security Card – a photocopy of your card.
3. Driver license – a photocopy of your current driver license (front and back if renewal information is located on the back).
4. High School Diploma or, GED or proof of Minimum 30 Semester hours or 45 quarter hours of college (Official College Transcript) Official transcripts may be sent directly from the institution or may be included with your application in a tamper evident envelope that was sealed by the institution (if applicable).
5. Copy of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Form CJSTC 516 indicating that you have PASSED the State Officer Certification Examination (if applicable).
6. Proof of name change (if applicable).
7. U.S. Military Record – DD214 (Member 4 Copy) reflecting character of service/type of separation for each tour of duty (if applicable).
8. All male applicants under age 27 must submit a copy of their Selective Service Registration or Exemption card.
9. Naturalization Papers (if applicable) Federal law prohibits copying of naturalization papers. The actual papers must be presented at the time of application.

The above listed documents need to be submitted within two weeks of application date.