Great News we are NOW accepting applications for:

• Non-Certified Police Officers - Closes January 25
• Certified Police Officers- November 23rd

Updates to our Police Applicants include:

• Removal of the swim test requirement

• Removal of the sixty (60) college credit requirement

• Applicants are also eligible to receive two (2) preference points if:

•  they have resided in the City of Fort Lauderdale for at least one year or the applicant has worked for the City of Fort Lauderdale for longer than one year.
• Points for city residents who are also city employees can be combined for a maximum of four (4) total points.

Here at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department we don’t ask... “Do you have what it takes?”

...instead we make the declaration that

“We have what you’re looking for!”

Are you tired of Google-searching "South Florida police departments hiring" or "police jobs in Florida"? Well, we have some good news: the City of Fort Lauderdale Police Department, South Florida's Premier Law Enforcement Agency is always looking for qualified people to work with.

If you are out of state, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section for more information on the process.

Visit our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Pages (@ftlauderdalepd) for more information on what to expect and how to get ready for the initial phases of the application process.

For additional information please contact FLPD Recruiter

Detective Eric Perez at (954) 828-FLPD (3573) or (954) 828-4791

or via email: recruiter@flpd.gov

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The City of Fort Lauderdale is an equal opportunity employer.

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