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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. Graduation from an accredited Florida Police Academy.
     

  •  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