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.