By Kyle Coppola
Tavares Police Department Is Now Hiring Full-Time Police Officers
The Tavares Police Department is actively recruiting full-time police officers to serve and protect the growing community of “America’s Seaplane City.” Whether you’re a recent academy graduate or a seasoned law enforcement professional seeking a supportive environment where you’re more than just a badge number, Tavares PD could be your next home.
With a starting salary of $55,855, not including built-in overtime, holiday pay, or night shift differential, first-year officers average around $65,000 annually. Officers will also enjoy the benefits of working in a department that values community engagement, professional development, and work-life balance.
(Credit – Tavares Police Department.)
Why Join Tavares PD?
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🔵 Florida Retirement System (FRS) – A secure and reliable future
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🔵 Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
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🔵 Night Shift Differential – Earn more while working nights
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🔵 Built-In Overtime Pay
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🔵 13 Paid City Holidays
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🔵 Indoor Gun Range for year-round training
Units
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Criminal Investigations Division
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Marine Unit
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K9 Unit
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SWAT Opportunities
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Honor Guard
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Traffic Homicide Investigations
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Tavares PD officers also play an active role in community events, including parades, concerts, and public outreach.
“Located in Lake County, Tavares offers a unique blend of small-town charm and big opportunities. Join a close-knit team that takes pride in professionalism, camaraderie, and making a real impact in the lives of residents.” the Police Department said in a social media post.
🚨 Apply now: https://www.tavaresfl.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=78&From=All
Kyle Coppola was born in Newton, Massachusetts and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in Communications from Curry College in 2016. After traveling to Florida on a family vacation, he decided he could not get enough of the warm weather and made the move from snowy Massachusetts to central Florida 8 years ago.
For the last decade Kyle has gained valuable experience in social media content creation, marketing and sales, writing, video production, sports announcing and even broadcasting for local radio stations, such as FM 102.9 in The Villages and FM 91.5 in Massachusetts. Every year he volunteers at The Villages Charter High School as a play-by-play sports announcer for the football games as well as a public address announcer for the basketball games, including the annual Battle at The Villages Tournament.
Outside the office Kyle is a husband and father to two beautiful girls along with their cat. In his spare time he likes to spend time with his family, travel, play golf and swim. He is also a huge sports junkie and even bigger motorsports fan and loves to attend racing events when he can.
