All applicants must:
- Be nineteen (19) years of age at time of application
- Be a citizen of the United States at the time of application
- Be a high school graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED
- Have the ability to possess a valid Florida Driver's License by time of employment
- Be of good moral character
- Have no felony convictions
- Not have committed any acts of violence
- Not have been dishonorably discharged from the military
- Pass a background investigation
- Pass a physical examination and drug screening
- Pass a psychological screening
- Possess an FDLE certificate or proof of comparative compliance (if certified)
- Complete and submit personal history questionnaire
- Pass a B-PAD (Behavioral Personal Assessment Device) video assessment
- Achieve a pass on the C.J.B.A.T (Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test) test
