Employment/Volunteering
Do I have
to be a U.S. citizen to become a police officer?
Yes, this is required by law.
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Where can I find out about becoming a sworn
member of the Orlando Police Department?
Please go to the Recruiting Section of our website
here.
Most of your questions should be answered and there is an email link there that
you can communicate directly with our Recruiting Section. You may also call them
at 407-246-2741 or write to:
Orlando Police Recruiting Section
PO Box 913
Orlando, FL 32802-0913
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What opportunities are there for someone
interested in working within the Communications Division of the Orlando Police
Department?
Please go to the Civilian Recruiting Section of our website
here.
Most of your questions should be answered and there is an email link there that
you can communicate directly with our Recruiting Section. You may also telephone
them at 321-235-5313 or write to:
Orlando Police Communications Division Communications Recruiting
PO Box 913
Orlando Police Department 32802-0913
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What other employment opportunities are there
within the Orlando Police Department?
Community Service Officers (CSO): CSOs are uniformed members that respond to
calls-over-with, such as vehicle accidents, burglaries when the suspect is not
present, etc. The CSOs complete accident and crime reports, process crime scenes
for evidence and many other tasks routinely associated with law enforcement but
not requiring a sworn presence. CSOs cannot arrest people nor do they carry
firearms. For information about becoming a CSO, you may review the City of
Orlando’s Personnel Management Web page
here or
contact them by writing:
City of Orlando
Personnel Management
PO Box 4990
Orlando, FL 32802-4990
407-246-2235
407-246-2019 Fax
407-246-2065 TDD
Crime Scene Technicians (CST): Crime Scene Technicians are responsible for the
collection, preservation and documentation of physical evidence at crime scenes.
They must possess good communications skills as well as photography skills. In
addition, they need to be well versed in forensics and stay up-to-date on recent
technology and crime scene processing techniques. For information about these
and other positions, you may review the City of Orlando’s Personnel Management
Web page
here or contact them by writing:
City of Orlando
Personnel Management
PO Box 4990
Orlando, FL 32802-4990
407-246-2235
407-246-2019 Fax
407-246-2065 TDD
Administrative/Clerical: The Orlando police Department has numerous
administrative and clerical positions. Our Records Department, Evidence Section,
and administrative offices are just a sampling of where a vacancy may be
available. For information about these and other positions, you may review the
City of Orlando’s Personnel Management Web page
here or
contact them by writing:
City of Orlando
Personnel Management
PO Box 4990
Orlando, FL 32802-4990
407-246-2235
407-246-2019 Fax
407-246-2065 TDD
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I want to be a detective (…bike officer…K-9 Handler).
At the Orlando Police Department, every sworn member starts in one of the
Uniform Patrol Divisions. This is where they learn their trade, the city and the
intricacies of our Department. During this time, the officer is also being
evaluated for their personal drive, attention to detail, and abilities in the
criminal justice system. Special positions, such as Detective, K-9 Officer,
Mounted Officer, and Bike Officer are filled through a competitive process,
competing against the other sworn members of our Department. We are fortunate,
in that there has always been a lot of lateral movement within our agency,
making for many opportunities. Most officers are considered viable candidates
for our specialized positions within a couple years.
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What can I do to improve my chances of being
hired by the Orlando Police Department?
Generally, the Orlando Police Department looks for a college education (at least
an A.A. degree), military experience, minimal traffic citations, a clean
criminal record with no drug usage. If selected to process, other positive
indicators include being on time for your appointment, being prepared, and
dressing professionally. If you are requested to bring certain documents with
you, be sure to bring all of them. (Make extra copies for yourself beforehand.).
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How can I volunteer for the Orlando Police Department
and what are the opportunities?
There are numerous volunteer opportunities within the Orlando Police Department.
Please view the following web pages which will explain many of these
opportunities, what is required of you, and how you apply: http://www.cityoforlando.net/police/Crime_Prevention/cp_volunteer.htm
and http://www.cityoforlando.net/police/Crime_Prevention/cp_citizen.htm .
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