OK, so you think you want to be a police officer.
First no one source can answer every question, and I readily admit I do not have all the answers, far from it. But I will talk about general issues that apply to most departments, and cover State of Florida issues in detail. Have you really thought this through? Have you thought about what it really means to be a police officer anywhere?

Chris Wagoner (Academy Commander)

• So you want to be a cop? (FREE pdf)

South Florida > Broward County > Plantation Police Department Job Openings $53,367 – $75,696 (Certified and Non-Certified) Police Officer Job (pdf)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Be a United States Citizen past the 19th birthdate as of the date of application. Proof of date of birth must be submitted with application. (Driver’s license will not be considered as proof of date of birth).

Currently possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Florida Driver’s License with an overall good driving record. No single suspension of driver’s license within the past two (2) years and no more than two (2) suspensions within the past five (5) years history (except if suspension was due to insurance error or Clerk of Court error).

Possess an Associates Degree, or 60 semester hours (with minimum 2.0 GPA) or 90 quarter hours (with minimum 2.0 GPA) of college course work accredited by a recognized accrediting agency and/or an honorable discharge from service in the U.S. Armed Forces and/or related law enforcement work experience.
Never have been convicted of a felony or other crime, which would indicate a lack of good moral character.