Career guide · Florida
How to Become a Female Police Officer in Florida
15 active openings· pay $62k–$65k/yr
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See exactly where you stand against Police PAT standards before you apply. Built for women, scored against real numbers.
Get your free Police Officer readiness assessmentFlorida Police Officer requirements
The core documents and certifications most Florida departments expect from police officer candidates:
- ✓Valid driver's license
- ✓Birth certificate or passport
- ✓High school diploma / GED
- ✓Physical agility waiver signed
- ✓CPR / First Aid certification
- ✓Written exam confirmation
- ✓Polygraph authorization form
- ✓Psychological eval clearance
- ✓Background check authorization
Police PAT fitness standards
Physical Agility Test (PAT) benchmarks. Women pass these at high rates when they train to them specifically — here are the minimum and target numbers:
| Event | Minimum | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Push-Ups (1 min) | 18 reps | 35 reps |
| Sit-Ups (1 min) | 25 reps | 40 reps |
| 1.5-Mile Run | 16:00 | 13:30 |
| 300-Meter Sprint | 82 sec | 65 sec |
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Open police officer jobs in Florida
15 live openings, updated weekly from agency boards and job aggregators.
Deputy Sheriff
Okaloosa County Sheriff · Shalimar, FL
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Hernando County Sheriff's Office · Brooksville, FL
POLICE OFFICER UNCERTIFIED (POLICE CADET)
City of Plantation, Florida · Plantation, FL
Deputy Sheriff
Okaloosa County Sheriff · Shalimar, FL
Police Officer
City of Jacksonville Beach · Jacksonville Beach, FL
Police Officer
City of Clermont, FL · Clermont, FL
Police Cadet - Non-Certified Recruit
Village of Pinecrest, FL · Pinecrest, FL
Police Department: Non-Certified Police Officer *$15,000 Hiring Bonus
City of Pembroke Pines · Pembroke Pines, FL
Deputy Sheriff
Lake County Sheriff's Office · Tallahassee, FL
Cadet to Deputy Sheriff (Certified)
Escambia County Sheriff-Florida · Pensacola, FL
Police Officer
City of Ocoee · Ocoee, FL
Deputy Sheriff
Polk County Sheriff's Office · Winter Haven, FL
State Trooper — Take-Home Car, Service & Safety
Florida · Tallahassee, FL
Police Officer Cadet
City of Sanford, FL · Sanford, FL
Police Officer (Secret Service Police) - $50,000 Recruitment Incentive
The United States Secret Service · Fort Myers, FL
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