Police Officer Employment
Largo Police Officers perform general duty police work in the enforcement of laws and ordinances. An officer is responsible for the protection of life and property, for the prevention, detection, and investigation of crime, and for maintaining law and order. Specific assignments are received as a result of calls for police service and from superior officers and are carried out in accordance with established rules and procedures. However, officers must be able to act without direct supervision in meeting emergencies and unusual situations.
- Must be at least 19 years of age
- A citizen of the United States of America
- Minimum of 60 college credits or prior LE/Military
- Valid Florida Drivers License (Class E)
- No felony or misdemeanor of character convictions
- No objectionable/offensive tattoos visible in a police uniform
- See employment application for specific requirements
- Apply Online via the City of Largo job portal at Largo.com/Jobs
- If no openings are available, sign up for job alerts and be the first to know when new career opportunities are on the horizon. To sign up for alerts, visit Largo.com/Jobs and click the "Sign In" link then "Create Account."
- Complete a Police Applicant Screening Service (PASS) Application
- Participate in an Oral Board Interview, Scenario Testing, Ride-Along, Chief's Interview
- Psychological Evaluation
- Medical Examination and Drug Screen
- Successful candidates must complete a one-year probationary period from date of hire
- TAC Team (SWAT)
- K9 Unit
- Detective Division
- Traffic Safety/DUI/Motor Unit
- Honor Guard
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Problem-Oriented Police Unit
- Special Incident Response Team (SIRT)
- School Resource Officer (SRO)
Salary incentives for lateral entry, AA or BA Degrees, Shift Differential, Specialty Unit Pay. All equipment is provided to hired officers.
The City of Largo provides outstanding benefits including medical, paid holidays, and a team member wellness program.
The City of Largo provides outstanding benefits including medical, paid holidays, and a team member wellness program.
- Single/family Heath and Dental Insurance
- Basic Life Insurance
- Post-employment Health Savings Plan
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Dry Cleaning for Uniforms
- In- and Out-of-County Take-Home Vehicle Program
- Annual Sick, Vacation, and Personal Leave
Potential Applicants
I'm applying with...
No prior law enforcement experience, but have completed the academy or will be completed by the start date
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$28.20 an hour / $58,656 a year
No prior law enforcement experience, but have completed the academy or will be completed by the start date
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$28.20 an hour / $58,656 a year
I'm applying with...
5 years or more of full-time, sworn LEO experience within FL
Your hourly/salary pay will be...
$32.86 an hour / $68,358.80
5 years or more of full-time, sworn LEO experience within FL
Your hourly/salary pay will be...
$32.86 an hour / $68,358.80
I'm applying with...
Less than 5 years of full-time, sworn LEO experience within FL
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$28.20 an hour / $58,656 a year and a possible 5% or 10% signing bonus based off scoring criteria
Less than 5 years of full-time, sworn LEO experience within FL
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$28.20 an hour / $58,656 a year and a possible 5% or 10% signing bonus based off scoring criteria
I'm applying with...
10 years or more of full-time, sworn LEO experience out-of-state
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$32.86 an hour / $68,358.80
10 years or more of full-time, sworn LEO experience out-of-state
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$32.86 an hour / $68,358.80
I'm applying with...
Less than 10 years of full-time, sworn LEO experience out-of-state
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$28.20 an hour / $58,656 a year and a possible 5% or 10% signing bonus based off scoring criteria
Less than 10 years of full-time, sworn LEO experience out-of-state
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$28.20 an hour / $58,656 a year and a possible 5% or 10% signing bonus based off scoring criteria
I'm applying with...
Anticipation of being hired while in the academy
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$24.20 an hour – After academy graduation and pass the state exam then $28.20 an hour. Academy tuition reimbursed half upon hire, the other half after FTO successfully completed
Anticipation of being hired while in the academy
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$24.20 an hour – After academy graduation and pass the state exam then $28.20 an hour. Academy tuition reimbursed half upon hire, the other half after FTO successfully completed
I'm applying with...
Anticipation of being sponsored before an academy starts
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$24.20 an hour – After academy graduation and pass the state exam then $28.20 an hour. All tuition and expenses paid for.
Anticipation of being sponsored before an academy starts
Your hourly/salary pay will be…
$24.20 an hour – After academy graduation and pass the state exam then $28.20 an hour. All tuition and expenses paid for.
