Police Officer
Application
One of the following documents must be submitted with application:
College Transcripts showing a minimum of 30 academic credits
Proof of Military Service (DD214, etc)
Proof of employment with a Law Enforcement agency with 200+ Sworn Officers (experience must be on the road as a Law Enforcement Officer)
Copies of the following documents must be submitted with application:
Birth Certificate
Driver’s License
High School Diploma
Florida Police Officer Certification (Police Academy)
Florida Officer Certification Examination Score Report indicating an overall passing score Lakeland Police Department Pre-Screen Questionnaire
Police Affidavit
Testing Procedure
Applicants must take and pass the Civil Service written test. Upon passing the Civil Service test a Physical Abilities Test will be given at the Police Training Center located at 3030 East Lake Parker, Lakeland. Applicants should wear proper clothing and shoes for the test. Test is administered on a pass/fail basis.
Selection Process
Police Officer Application Procedures
Please contact Recruiting Officer George Vidal at (863) 834-6918 or via e-mail with any questions or visit Lakeland Police Department’s website for additional information.
Training
Polk Community College is the designated Police Academy for all law enforcement agencies in Polk County. The curriculum includes approximately 18 weeks of instruction. Visit the Polk Community College Criminal Justice Training Center online for more information or click here for a summary of the training program.
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