Requirements

Requirements

The Florida Highway Patrol is a leader in professional law enforcement career opportunities. We are a Nationally Accredited Agency offering excellent benefits.

State Trooper Requirements
To be eligible to apply for employment you must have one of the following:
• IRL Active, Reserve or Retired Military Service
• IRL Certified Law Enforcement/Corrections
• IRL Employment with Law Enforcement Agency in Civilian Capacity
• Certificate in Public Safety, Criminal Justice/Law
• 30 days of service with a law enforcement agency in St. Petersburg Project
• 30 days of Service as a Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary Trooper

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Auxiliary State Troopers
As a Florida Highway Patrol Auxiliary State Trooper you will be part of a professional Law Enforcement Agency that consistently strives to maintain the highest caliber of personnel dedicated to providing service to the public. An Auxiliary Troopers’ responsibilities increase as the member completes advanced training. Presently, we are fully equipped in the same manner as our brother State Troopers.

Auxiliary Requirements
To be eligible to apply for the all-volunteer auxiliary program you must have one of the following:
• Full time civilian of the State of Florida
• Full time member in the Broward County Regional Communications
• Sworn full time officer of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Full time member of Mantee County Fire Rescue

You may not be a reserve law enforcement officer in any other department (i.e.: Sheriff's Office/Police Department)