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 successfully completed applicants, are approved for hire and must then complete a fifteen week field training program and a one year probation period.