A career in law enforcement can
be an exciting, rewarding opportunity. It takes dedication and commitment
to become a good officer and the Winter Park Police Department looks
for individuals who are up to this challenge. We are a full-service,
professional Agency, with 90 full-time sworn positions who work
in a modern and progressive atmosphere. If you are interested in
a position with our Department, please read the information provided
below.
The completion of a Civil Service
Exam is the very first step for all applicants seeking employment
at the Winter Park Police Department. Employment applications
will not be given out, nor will resumes be accepted, until the applicant
has completed the Civil Service Exam.
Applicants must meet at
least one of the following requirements to be eligible
to take the Civil Service Exam:
Be currently
employed as a law enforcement officer in the state of Florida
Be currently employed as a law
enforcement officer in another state
Have successfully completed
a law enforcement academy in the state of Florida
Be currently attending a law
enforcement academy in the state of Florida
If you would like to register for the next Civil
Service Exam, please click the link below.
Next Testing Date: None Scheduled at Present
Applicant Disqualifies
The following is a list of some
background disqualifies that are set forth by established rules,
polices and procedures. If you meet any
of these, you will not be considered for application.
Conviction of any felony crime
Commission of a felony crime within five (5)
years of date of application
Convicted of a misdemeanor involving "moral
turpitude"
Used or possessed any controlled substance as
defined in Chapter 893 F.S.S. within one (1) year, the possession
of which would constitute a felony offense under Florida Law
Any illegal delivery of a controlled substance,
whether or not for profit
Two (2) or more convictions within five (5) years
for D.U.I., Driving while license suspended or revoked, Reckless
Driving, or Attempt to Elude the Police
Five (5) convictions singly or in combination
within three (3) years of any traffic violation which demonstrates
a pattern of carelessness or driving negligence
Has not possessed a valid operator's license
for more than one (1) year
Dishonorable discharge from the military
For information about career opportunities contact
Ofc. Jim Whitman (407) 599-3311 or
Email: jwhitman@cityofwinterpark.org
This City is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance
with laws and prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color,
sex, age, marital status, religion, national origin, or disability.
The
Winter Park Police Department hiring standards are strict
and employees are compensated accordingly.
Starting Salary of $38,559.05
Roll-call differential pay when assigned
to Uniform Patrol
Annual base salary increase if merited
Annual medical bonus pay plan based upon
the number of unused medical leave hours
Longevity pay after 5 years
Paid Overtime
Minimum 2 hour call-out pay
Incentive pay of a maximum $1,560.00
per year for College Degrees and approved career development
courses.
Generous 20 yr Retirement Plan with various
officer-selected options including the ICMA Deferred Compensation
457 Program and the "Drop Plan"
Special Detail Pay - $25.00 per hour
The
Winter Park Police Department offers an excellent benefit
program which includes:
Health Care for employees
Vision Care for employees
Dental Care for employees
Optional dependent health, vision,and
dental coverages available
Credit Union availability
Comp time. Employee can accumulate 160
hours in lieu of overtime pay
Paid uniform dry cleaning
College tuition reimbursement
20-year Retirement plan
Workers compensation insurance
Deferred compensation Plan 457
Hazardous duty pay for specific assignments
Uniforms, firearms, and shoes provided
Take-home vehicle when eligible
The Winter Park Police Department
rewards it's employees with generous holiday and vacation/leave
to include:
8 1/2 Standard Holidays
1 Floating Holiday
Personal Leave. 3 weeks first year. Hours
increase with each year of service. 5 weeks after 10 years.
Long term sick leave up to 80 hours,
year; maximum of 1000 hours
Bereavement time up to 5 working days
for immediate family members
Quality leave, up to 4 hours for exceptional
performance.
Paid military leave, not to exceed 17
days per calendar year
Compassionate Leave bank
To
be considered for employment with the Winter Park Police
Department you must be:
Be 19 Years of age
Be A U.S. Citizen
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Possess a valid Florida drivers license
Meet vision requirements binocular and
monocular vision of 20/50 uncorrected & 20/30 corrected
Have no problems with color vision
Be of good moral character
Pass a fingerprint check
Have no felony or misdemeanor convictions
involving "Moral Turpitude"
Have an honorable military release (if
applicable)
Pass an In depth background check
Pass preliminary examinations
Several requirements
must be met in order to qualify as a department recruit.
They include:
Passing a F.D.L.E. accredited basic law
enforcement academy
Passing the written State of Florida
Police Officer Certification examination
Passing a written Winter Park Police
Department Civil Service examination
Passing an in-depth background check
Passing a credit check
Passing a physical agility test
Passing a polygraph examination
Psychological examination
Physical & drug screen
Oral interview
Once these requirements have been completed
with success and you are approved for hire, you must complete
a fifteen week field training program and a one year probation
period.
The Winter Park Police Department offers
a great opportunities for a long and fulfilling career.
The Career potential is highly competitive with other police
departments. After completion of probation as a police officer,
you are eligible to apply for assignments to specialized
units or duties including but not limited to:
