Benefits
In addition to joining a great team in an awesome community, FT Windermere Police Department employees enjoy the following benefits:
- Retirement (Deferred Compensation)
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick and Annual Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Professional Career Path for Police Officers (I,II,III)
If you have any questions about FT Employee Benefits, please contact HR Administrator, Debbie Wilson 407-876-2563 ext 5326.
Current Opportunities
The Windermere Police Department will be taking pre-applications for full time officer positions through February 14, 2021. Those interested please ensure that you meet all the criteria listed in the pre-screener application process. Allow yourself 15 minutes to complete the application in full. Once you begin the pre-screener application you must complete it in full. The pre-screen application can be found here.
Requirements
DAVID A. OGDEN, CHIEF OF POLICE
DETECTIVE JOHN ALLEN, BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR
620 Main Street
Windermere, Florida 34786
407-876-3757
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Windermere Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.
POLICE AND RESERVE OFFICER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum age of 21
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Two (2) years of accredited college, two (2) years of military, or two (2) years of law enforcement experience preferred
- Must possess a Florida Law Enforcement Certification
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver License
- No more than three (3) moving violations within the past three (3) years
- No DUI convictions within the past ten (10) years
- Other driving history will be evaluated on a case by case basis
- No felony convictions
- No misdemeanor convictions involving moral turpitude, false statements, perjury, or domestic violence
- No marijuana usage in the last five (5) years
- No other illegal drug usage in the last ten (10) years
- No dishonorable discharge from the United States Armed Forces
- Good physical condition
- Preferred no tobacco usage for one (1) year prior to application submission and no tobacco usage after being hired
- Limitations on body ornamentation and tattoos
AGENCY PROCESSING
- Completion of pre-screening application
- Application packet
- Written examination and/or report or resumé review
- Oral review board/Panel interview
- Complete background
- Polygraph examination
- Psychological Evaluation
- Drug screen
- Medical exam
**The Chief of Police reserves the right to modify requirements based on positions available**