Lakeland Police Department Hiring 911 Emergency Communications Professionals

Lakeland Police Department Hiring 911 Emergency Communications Professionals

LAKELAND, FL (October 2, 2025) - On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Lakeland Police
Department will begin accepting applications for 911 Emergency Communicators. The job
posting will go live at 8:00 a.m. and will remain open to the first 50 qualified applicants.

No Experience Required - All training will be provided for qualified candidates.
Candidates with experience may start at a higher salary.

POSITION DETAILS:
Application Opening Date: Monday, October 6, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
Application Deadline: The posting will close upon receipt of the first 50 qualified
applicants or on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Starting Salary: Over $51K annually. Applicants with experience may start at a
higher rate of pay
Additional Compensation: Includes holiday pay, night shift differential, salary
incentive pay, longevity pay, and more.

Benefits: Pension plan, deferred compensation 457, tuition reimbursement, paid
holidays, overtime opportunities and on-duty workout.

Applicants must meet one of the eligibility requirements:
High school diploma from an accredited school or a GED.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which
provides the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies necessary for
success in the target position may be considered.

How to Apply:
Visit www.joinlakelandpd.com beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 6, 2025 and
click on the apply now link. A full job description can be found at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/classspecs/795274

Contact Information:
For further inquiries, please contact:
Officer Wakesha Phidd
Recruiting Officer
Phone: 863-834-6918
Email: [email protected]

The Lakeland Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly
encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

More about the Lakeland Police Department:
The Lakeland Police Department was established as a career department in 1885.
Today the agency employs 278 sworn officers and 122 civilian support personnel.
Dedicated members provide public safety services 24 hours a day, seven days a
week, 365 days a year, responding to emergency and non-emergency calls for
service. The men and women of LakelandPD serve approximately 125,000+ people
inside the city limits of Lakeland, Florida. The Lakeland Police Department holds
accreditations from CALEA and CFA, demonstrating its commitment to excellence in
law enforcement and public safety services to the Lakeland community.

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