The Clearwater Police Department has many non-sworn positions that offer patrol support as well as administration functions.

The Support Services Division is charged with providing administrative and support functions to the police department. The division is commanded by a captain who oversees the property and evidence function, the fiscal services, the records section, computer operations, and the differential response unit. The Support Services Division serves as the infrastructure of the police department.

The Records Section stores all offense reports and traffic crash reports and provides license and permit services to the public. The Records Section Manager responds to public records requests for reports and data held by the police department. The Records Section also provides reports and information to businesses, other governmental agencies and the public.

The Differential Police Response (DPR) Unit handles calls for service which do not require the response of a police officer. Reports are taken either via telephone or in-person from citizens at the police department front counter. The DPR Unit handles approximately 30% of all police calls for service, thereby increasing the availability of sworn officers to respond to more serious incidents.

The Computer Operations Unit is managed by a civilian professional and supports all of the police department's computer systems, both hardware and software. The Computer Operations Unit is responsible for administering the department's strategic technology plan, including the acquisition of new technologies and the maintenance and upgrade of existing systems.

The Property Unit provides for the storage and retrieval of all property and evidence placed into police custody prior to 1993. Since 1993, the police department has contracted with the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office to handle all property and evidence. The Property Unit maintains liaison with the Sheriff's Office in matters relating to property and evidence. The unit is also responsible for the maintenance of police department facilities.

The Fiscal Services Unit prepares the department's employee payroll, coordinates purchasing within the department, administers the fiscal reporting requirements for grants awarded to the department, and assists in the preparation of the annual budget.

CPD also offers many opportunities and programs for young adults interested in law enforcement.

Americorps Clearwater:
AmeriCorps Clearwater members (program participants) work hand-in-hand with community policing officers, school resource officers, crime prevention officers and staff of local community service agencies to help prevent/reduce crime and increase public safety in targeted neighborhoods. Many AmeriCorps Clearwater members are criminal justice degree-seeking students at the Southeastern Public Safety Institute of St. Petersburg College.