1. Do you hire those applicants who are Military Police or possess a law enforcement certification in another state?

A current Florida Law Enforcement Certificate is required for employment with the Division of Law Enforcement.  For information regarding the Equivalency for Certification for those applicants with training and experience from either the federal government or another state, visit the Florida Department of Law Enforcement website at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/cjst/officerrequirements/equivalency.html. The Equivalency for Certification must be obtained prior to submitting an application for employment.


2. Do you have to be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of Florida to apply?

Yes, a current Florida Law Enforcement Certificate is required for employment with the Division of Law Enforcement. You must have completed a basic recruit academy in Florida and pass the state examination to be certified in Florida.




DEP Division of Law Enforcement's Mobile Command Unit .

3. When are applications accepted for vacant positions?

The Division of Law Enforcement only accepts applications which are submitted for specific, advertised vacancies.  Our vacancies are maintained on the Division's website at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/careers/vacancies.htm.  The Division does not maintain an applicant pool; therefore, previous applications will not be considered for future vacancies.  You will need to reapply for each vacancy that becomes available for which you are interested in applying.  Only completed applications will be considered as outlined in the application process.


4. What benefits are available for employees of the Department of Environmental Protection?

• Paid overtime, annual leave, sick leave, and a personal holiday.

• Excellent health, vision, dental, life, and many other insurance packages are available. Visit http://myflorida.com for additional information.

• Tuition Waiver - The State of Florida encourages continuing education by paying for college courses at state universities or community colleges.

• Salary incentives for those law enforcement officers who possess a degree or have completed state-approved Salary Incentive Courses.

5. What equipment is issued to sworn law enforcement personnel?

• All uniforms, leather and nylon duty gear, weapons, first aid equipment, law books and much more is provided by the department.

• Police bicycles, all-terrain vehicles, boats, and fully equipped emergency vehicles are assigned to uniformed members based on the requirements of the assigned patrol area.

• State of the art computer equipment.

6. Will DEP hire non-certified applicants and provide sponsorship to academies?

No. At this time, DEP does not hire non-certified applicants or pay for tuition to local academies.


7. What jurisdiction do sworn law enforcement personnel have with the Department of Environmental Protection?

Officers and agents in the Division of Law Enforcement are sworn state law enforcement officers with full powers of arrest. In addition, they are capable of providing assistance in both natural and man-made disasters and are available for call 24 hours a day to respond in the event of hurricanes, civil disorder, or other threatening conditions that may endanger life or property.

Our current vacancies may be viewed at http://www.dep.state.fl.us/law/careers/vacancies.htm.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.