STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Section 943.13, F.S., an individual employed or appointed as a full-time, part-time, or auxiliary law enforcement shall meet to the following requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Employment

• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be a citizen of the United States
• Be a high school graduate or equivalent
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to, or is found guilty of a felony, or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not-withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Never have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Pass a physical examination by a licensed physician
• Have a good moral character
• Successfully passed a background investigation, to include drug testing
• Successfully completed the Florida Basic Recruit Training Program for the respective discipline, or equivalent
• Achieve a passing score on the State Officer Certification Examination
• Complied with mandatory retraining for continuing training or education requirements