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12/17/2024 Topic: SWAT Operator Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The SWAT Team is conducting a selection process in order to fill Operator position vacancies and to establish an eligibility list. Tryouts will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 0800 hours. Tryouts will begin at the St. Petersburg Police Department’s Obstacle Course, located at 3200 22nd Street South. Following the obstacle course, candidates will respond to Bill Jackson’s pool at 9501 US Highway 19 North for a swim test. Once the swim test is complete, candidates will finish with firearms qualifications and shooting courses at the PCSO Firearms Range. All interested members must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Sergeant Diebold via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than January 1, 2025.
12/17/2024 Topic: Patrol Field Training Unit Sergeant Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau is accepting memos to fill an upcoming vacancy and establish an updated eligibility list for the position of Patrol Field Training Unit Sergeant. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and Application/Data Sheet, the member requesting appointment shall contact Sergeant Blake, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. Closing date for applications will be no later than December 24, 2024. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 12/17/2024
12/17/2024 Topic: Community Policing Unit – Central District Station – Sergeant Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Community Policing Unit – Central District Station is accepting memos for the position of Community Policing Sergeant. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall notify Lieutenant Ryan Buckley at rbuckley@pcsonet.com. Closing date for applications will be no later than December 24, 2024.
12/17/2024 Topic: Airport Unit Sergeant Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Special Services Section is accepting memorandums to fill an upcoming vacancy for the position of Airport Unit Sergeant. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Lieutenant Kimon Koungras via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than December 24, 2024.
12/18/2024 Topic: SWAT Armored Vehicle Operator Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau- SWAT Team is accepting memorandums to establish an eligibility list for the SWAT Armored Vehicle Operator (AVO) position. The AVOs are responsible for operating, caring, and maintaining the Rook and GPV armored vehicles. All interested members must complete a memorandum through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Sergeant Diebold via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Members who meet the minimum qualifications will attend an 8-hour tryout/interview process scheduled for January 21, 2025. The closing date for applications will be no later than January 2, 2025.
1/8/2025 Topic: Captain Mike Leiner's Retirement Plaque Presentation- Thursday January 9th, 2025 @1330 in SAB rm 161 Shannon Mercado	Congratulations to Captain Mike Leiner on his upcoming retirement! He will be presented with a retirement plaque on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 1330 hours in SAB Read-off Room 161. Please join us in celebrating his achievement of 31 years of dedicated service.
1/13/2025 Topic: Patrol Operations Bureau Corporal Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau is accepting memorandums to fill multiple vacancies and to establish an eligibility list for the position of Patrol Operations Bureau Corporal. Additional questions can be directed to the Patrol Operations Bureau Captains. All interested members must request transfer and/or appointment through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting appointment shall contact Captain Melvin Jackson, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. Closing date for applications will be no later than January 26, 2025.
1/22/2025 Topic: NDS Community Policing Deputy Posting Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau – Community Policing Unit – North District Station is accepting memorandums to fill a vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for the position of Community Policing Deputy. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting their memorandum and CPO Application/Datasheet, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Tom Montgomery via email. The closing date for applications will be no later than February 05, 2025.
1/27/2025 Topic: School Resource Officer Unit – Deputy Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Youth Education and Administrative Services Division - Youth Education Section - School Resource Officer Unit is accepting memos to fill an upcoming vacancy and to establish an updated eligibility list. All members who have applied previously must reapply. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Sergeant Brett Mowatt at bmowatt@pcsonet.com. Closing date for memorandums is *February 9, 2025.*
2/18/2025 Topic: Marine and Environmental Lands Unit Corporal Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau, Special Operations Division, Patrol Support Section, Marine and Environmental Lands Unit is accepting memorandums to fill an upcoming vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for the position of Marine and Environmental Lands Unit Corporal. All interested members must request transfer through their Chain of Command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and PCSO Application and Data Sheet (unless member is a current Corporal), the member requesting appointment shall contact Lt. Jason Schmittendorf, via e-mail, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in the position. Closing date for applications will be no later than March 3, 2025.
2/26/2025 Topic: Habitual Offender Monitoring & Enforcement (H.O.M.E.) Sergeant Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau-Youth Education and Administrative Services Division, Youth Safety Section is accepting memorandums to fill an opening for the position of H.O.M.E. Task Force Sergeant. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Timothy Kelly at 727-582-6641. Closing date for memorandums will be March 3, 2025. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 2/26/2025
3/24/2025 Topic: Canine Unit Deputy Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau, Special Operations Division, Patrol Support Section is accepting memos to fill an opening and establish an eligibility list for the position of Deputy Sheriff for the Canine Unit. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will email Sergeant Michael Kilian at mkilian@pcsonet.com to schedule an interview. Closing date for applications will be no later than April 7, 2025. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 3/24/2025
5/8/2025 Topic: Sergeant Brian Diebold Plaque Presentation - Friday May 16th @ 1100am Shannon Mercado	Congratulations to Sergeant Brian Diebold on his upcoming retirement! He will be presented with a retirement plaque on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 1100 hours in SAB Read-off Room 161. Please join us in celebrating his achievement of 25 years of dedicated service. edited by PCSONET\smercado on 5/8/2025 edited by PCSONET\smercado on 5/8/2025
5/13/2025 Topic: Major Accident Investigation Team Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Major Accident Investigation Team is accepting memos for assignment to the team for the position of team member and to establish an eligibility list. Prior to the interview, applicants will be required to pass a basic mathematics exam with a passing score of 70%. Applicants are encouraged to provide copies of 3 separate crash reports that best demonstrate their ability to conduct crash investigations. All members interested must submit a memorandum requesting an interview for the position of M.A.I.T. Member directed to Major Nick Lazaris, via their chain of command. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer will contact Sergeant John Mullins via email to schedule an exam date. Closing date for applications will be no later than May 26, 2025.
5/13/2025 Topic: Patrol Field Training Deputy Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau is accepting memos to establish an updated eligibility list for the position of Field Training Deputy. Members on the current eligibility list need not re-apply. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and Application/Data Sheet, the member requesting appointment shall contact Sergeant Blake, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. The closing date for applications will be no later than May 26, 2025.
5/13/2025 Topic: Airport Unit Deputy Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau-Special Operations Division- Special Services Section is accepting memorandums to fill an upcoming vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for the position of St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport Unit Deputy. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member shall contact Sergeant Christopher Giles at cgiles@pcsonet.com, notifying him of the applicant's interest in the position. Closing date for memorandums is *May 26, 2025*.
5/16/2025 Topic: Community Policing Unit – Central District Station – Deputy Eligibility List Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau - Community Policing Unit – Central District Station is accepting memorandums to establish an eligibility list for the position of Community Policing Deputy. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, Patrol Operations Bureau. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Paul Langlais at planglais@pcsonet.com. Closing date for applications will be no later than May 30, 2025.
5/30/2025 Topic: Habitual Offender Monitoring & Enforcement (H.O.M.E.) Deputy Eligibility List Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau, Youth Education and Administrative Services Division- Youth Safety Section is accepting memorandums to establish an eligibility list for the position of H.O.M.E. Task Force Deputy. All members that have applied in the past will have to re-apply. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum, the member requesting the transfer shall contact Lieutenant Timothy Kelly via email. Closing date for memorandums will be June 3, 2025.
6/2/2025 Topic: Patrol Field Training Unit Sergeant Position Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau is accepting memos to establish an updated eligibility list for the position of Patrol Field Training Unit Sergeant. All interested members must request transfer through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris. Upon submitting the memorandum and Application/Data Sheet, the member requesting appointment shall contact Sergeant Blake, via email, notifying him of the applicant’s interest in this position. Closing date for applications will be no later than June 16, 2025.
6/9/2025 Topic: Crowd Management Team Opening Shannon Mercado	The Patrol Operations Bureau – Crowd Management Team is accepting memorandums to fill vacancies and establish an eligibility list for the position of Crowd Management Team Member. Applicants from IOB may apply with IOB Bureau Commander Approval. All interested members must complete a memorandum, through their chain of command to Major Nick Lazaris, requesting consideration to become a member of the Crowd Management Team. Upon submitting their request, the member will contact Lieutenant Paul Langlais via email notifying him of the member’s intention. This is a continuous posting and will remain open until the vacancies are filled.