Minimum Requirements


Certified Law Enforcement/Corrections Positions

We require you to:

  • Be a minimum of 19 years of age.
  • Be State of Florida Certified in Discipline related to position.
  • Be a Citizen of the United States.
  • Be a High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D. Certificate.
  • Possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
  • If discharged from the Military under honorable conditions (if applicable), provide a valid DD 214.
  • No convictions of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury, false statement, or crime of domestic violence.
  • Be of good moral character.
  • Successfully complete our fitness assessment.
  • Pass a medical examination, drug screen and eye examination.
  • Meet the drug policy standards.
  • Undergo a polygraph, background investigation, and psychological test.

Civilian Non-Certified Positions

We require you to:

  • Be a minimum of 18 years of age.
  • Be a Citizen of the United States or resident alien.
  • Be a High School Graduate or possess a G.E.D. Certificate.
  • Possess a valid Florida Driver's License.
  • No convictions of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
  • If discharged from the Military under honorable conditions (if applicable), provide a valid DD 214.
  • Type 50 wpm for Secretarial positions, 35 wpm for Clerical positions and 25 wpm for Communications and Teletype positions.
  • Meet the drug policy standards.
  • Pass medical examination. In addition, Communications applicants must pass a hearing examination.
  • Undergo a polygraph and background investigation. (CPS applicants will be required to pass a Psychological Exam.)

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