The Winter Haven Police Department offers great career opportunities in the field of law enforcement. Whether you want to become a sworn member or have what it takes to be in a support role as a civilian member, your talents could be just what we need.

Sworn Positions - Minimal Requirements

• Must be 19 years of age
• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess a United States high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Must not have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States
• Must be in good physical condition
• Be of good moral character; no felony arrest(s) or misdemeanor convictions involving moral character, perjury or false statements and must not have been convicted of a crime involving domestic violence
• Must pass a medical examination as required by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement
• Must pass psychological screening program
• Must undergo a background investigation including a polygraph examination 
• Will be tested for controlled substances prior to employment and may be tested for controlled substances during employment in this classification
• Must complete our hiring process
• Florida Police Academy Graduate
• Pass the Florida State Law Enforcement Examination

Civilian Positions - Minimal Requirements

• High school graduate or GED
• 18 years old
• Honorable discharge, if a veteran
• Pass a background investigation  including a polygraph examination
• Pass an Oral Review Board
• Pass a drug test

Contact Us

Email Personnel Selection Coordinator Eileen Morse or call 863-291-5858, ext. 2243.