The Lakeland Police Department is inviting certified law enforcement officers to apply for positions with the department, according to a recruiting post from Lakeland PD.

Application details

Applications will open Monday, July 6, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. and close Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00 p.m., the post said.

Compensation and benefits listed

The department said additional compensation includes holiday pay, night shift differential, off-duty detail opportunities, salary incentive pay, longevity pay, and more.

Benefits listed include a pension plan, deferred compensation 457, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays, overtime opportunities, and on-duty workout.

How to learn more

The post directed applicants to Joinlakelandpd.com for more information.

Contact

For further inquiries, the post provided contact information for Officer Wakesha Phidd, Recruiting Officer: 863-834-6918 and joinlakelandpd@lakelandgov.net.

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

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