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Sworn-Officer Hiring Prerequisites

All police applicants must meet the following criteria:

  •  Must be a United States citizen at least 19 years of age.
     

  •  Possession of an Associate’s Degree or 30 college credits from an accredited institution coupled with at least two years of honorable, active military service.  Graduation from an accredited Florida Police Academy preferred.
     

  •  If military must have received an honorable discharge.
     

  •  Must have a valid Florida drivers license, or the ability to obtain one.
     
  •  Must submit to a polygraph and psychological screening exam.
     
  •  Must submit to a complete physical examination including drug screen, Lumbar X-ray, and EKG  is required.
     
  •  Must meet the minimum standards of the Department approved physical ability test.
     
  •  Must meet all the requirements for certification as a law enforcement officer by Florida CJSTC.
     
  •  Successful completion of the Florida Police Certification Exam may be waived until such time  the exam is offered.
     
  •  Must be tobacco free.

 

 

The Vero Beach Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

1055 20th Street, Vero Beach FL 32960 Phone : 772-978-4600