The view at sunrise

Tropicana Field
Home of the Devil Rays

Salvador Dali Museum

University of South Florida

The City of St. Petersburg is located in the southern portion of Pinellas County, along Florida's west coast. It is bordered by Tampa Bay to the east and the Gulf of Mexico on the west. The city has a population of more than 250,000 permanent residents. The population increases by several thousand temporary residents during the winter months. St. Petersburg is governed by a full-time mayor and eight city council members.

Residents and visitors enjoy a climate of year-round tropical weather. The weather, and the accessibility to large bodies of water, create a community which is rich in recreational opportunities. Typical temperatures range from the low 50's to high 90's.  The Tampa Bay area is rapidly establishing itself as a national sports center. The Tampa Bay area is home to the National Football League's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Arena Football League's Tampa Bay Storm, and National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lighting. The Toronto Blue Jays, St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds also use the Tampa Bay area for spring training.

The home field for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays is conveniently located within walking distance from downtown St. Petersburg. Several private and public universities, including the University of South Florida, Stetson College of Law, St. Petersburg College and Eckerd College, are easily accessible to residents. The city's downtown area supports many museums and cultural events, including the Salvador Dali Museum, Florida International Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, and International Folk Fair Society.

The police department employs more than 500 sworn law enforcement officers and more than 200 non-sworn employees. Under the direction of Chief Charles "Chuck" Harmon, the department provides a full range of police services within a 60 square mile area and also covers an additional 142 square miles of surrounding waterways. The police department is housed in one main building that is located near downtown. In addition to the main police building, residents are served at several Community Resource Centers that are staffed by volunteers. The department has been involved in community policing  since 1989 and is recognized nationally as a leader in Problem Solving Policing.  The St. Petersburg Police Department is committed to fulfilling organizational goals and a community oriented philosophy based on respect, accountability and integrity.

The officers of the police department have many opportunities and benefits not traditionally provided by other agencies, such as programs to provide financial aid for officers who elect to continue their post graduate studies. The city offers full-time sworn personnel $14,000 in funding to lower interest mortgages, to purchase, or remodel an existing home within the City limits of St. Petersburg.

For more information about the City of St. Petersburg, the area, housing and things to do, click here.

Send all employment and recruiting questions to:
General Recruiting Information

Recruiters:
Sergeant Cynthia Davis
Cynthia.Davis@stpete.org
727-892-5555
or
Officer Gabiel Lopez
 Gabiel.Lopez@stpete.org
727-892-5270

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability or other non-merit factors.